New Lancom 4 from Land Instruments handles all boiler and pollutant gas applications - monitors up to 9 gases and 17 key measurement parameters

A compact portable flue gas analyser that can monitor up to nine different gases and 17 measurement parameters has been introduced by Land Instruments International, a unit of Ametek, Inc. The new Lancom 4 analyser weighs only 6 kg and is housed in a single robust enclosure for ease of use and reliability in harsh boiler and stack environments. The unit provides high accuracy analysis of combustion efficiency and monitoring of emissions in boiler servicing, power generation, cement kilns, paper mills, glass manufacturing, municipal waste incineration, oil and gas pipelines and refineries. It can be used as a backup in situations requiring continuous monitoring, allowing operations to continue in the event of failure in the primary system.

A widescreen high colour display allows ease of use, and USB communication allows easy transfer of data to a PC or memory stick. Multiple languages are supported, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese; additional languages are available. Nine gas measurements include: CO (low), CO (high), O2, CO2, NO, NO2, SO2, H2S and Total Hydrocarbons. Key measurements include combustion efficiency, excess air, oxygen normalisation, loss and total NOx.

A wide range of sample probe types and lengths is available to accommodate many different measurements and assure that they are taken at the optimal position within the stack.

The analyser is very simple to operate: turn it on, connect the probe and begin taking measurements. An advanced sample conditioning system assures high accuracy and 0.1 ppm measurement resolution. Dual rechargeable batteries provide up to eight hours of continuous use. A built-in remote communication capability allows the analyser to be upgraded in the field when application requirements change.

Land Instruments International designs and manufactures monitors and analysers for industrial infrared temperature measurement, combustion efficiency and environmental pollutant emissions. It is a unit of Ametek, Inc., an NYSE listed global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of US$2.5 billion.

(Ravi M, Ametek. Tel: 080-6782 3232. Email: ravi.m@ametek.com)