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CALIDUS

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201 micro Gas Chromatograph

GC analysis for virtually any fixed gas and hydrocarbons up to C

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for laboratory, at-line,

transportable or online use

CALIDUS Model 201 -

comprised of 4 modules

A single Sample Processing Unit with a standard split/splitless injection port (1:1 up to 1:200) suitable gas and liquid

samples via either syringe through the septum injections, optional gas, liquid or headspace auto-sampler, or

automated sampling valves. The inlet includes septum purge to prevent bleed components from entering the

system.

Two Programmed Temperature Column Modules (PTCM) in series containing the resistively heated steel capillary

chromatography column with necessary hardware, software and electronic control to enable temperature

programming from 0.1

o

C to 5

o

C per second from 5

o

C above ambient to 350

o

C depending on the maximum

temperature capability of the column material selected. Each column module is independently controlled by the

method and can be any of the available column types.

A single Detector Module incorporating either a micro Flame Ionization Detector (FID) or micro Thermal Conductivity

Detector (TCD) with the necessary hardware, software and electronic control to provide detector temperature

control, digital output signal and additionally for proper FID fuel supply pressure and auto-ignition.

The micro FID is a fully digital carbon/hydrogen bond detector using the hydrogen flame to burn the sample

components. It uses an electrometer to sense the current changes in the flame cell due to chromatographic

component elution. The data rate is 100 Hz.

The micro TCD is a fully digital, universal detector. The TCD consists of a constant temperature filament that

senses change in power required to hold the filament temperature constant when chromatographic

components elute. The power measurement is used to determine the amount of the component eluting

from the column. The data rate is 50 Hz.

CALIDUS is controlled with ChromPerfect chromatography data system fully integrated with LineUp running on a

Windows PC.

100 AEI Drive

Fairlea, WV 24901

P.O. Box 518

Ronceverte, WV 24971

Phone: 304-647-5860

Fax: 304-645-4006

E-mail:

info@falconfast.net

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE

The Model 201 provides a simple ultra-fast analysis (10 to 50 times faster than conventional lab

or process GC’s) of fixed gases and hydrocarbons to C

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. Use of two different PTCMs in series,

for example one polar and one non-polar column material enables leveraging the selectivity

differences for enhanced separations. Secondly, using two identical PTCMs virtually doubles

the column length.

The analyses are used for product specifications testing, product safety, environmental

measurements, process control, catalyst protection, educational tools, spot checks of fuels and

many more.

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