The new Gas Data portable gas analysers include the GFM 400 series analysers, the Gazoscan and the Inspectra. Combined, these instruments will provide Ashtead’s customers with a choice of technologies for the measurement of methane and other gases in applications such as landfill, biogas, contaminated land, petrochem, gas leaks, gas utilities and wastewater.
These instruments are able to measure methane, the main component of natural gas and biogas, so it is essential for leaks to be identified and prevented. The Gazoscan employs a laser to identify leaks and sources over long distances, and the Inspectra fulfils a similar function but with a sampling rod and/or wheel for surveying and pinpointing gas leaks.
The GFM 400 series enable users to choose the instrument that best suits their application. For example, the GFM 406 has an option for hydrogen measurement. Other options include lower explosive limit, carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S); the latter being useful in odour investigations at petrochemical and wastewater plants.
With a fixed configuration measuring and logging methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, H2S and CO, the GFM 426 is suitable for landfill applications. The GFM 436 offers similar capability with the additional capacity to analyse volatile organic compounds; offering the versatility of use in both landfill and contaminated land applications.
Graham Sanders, sales director at Gas Data, says: “By combining the knowledge and expertise of our companies we will enable customers worldwide to optimise their operations by accessing market-leading products and solutions for monitoring pollutants and greenhouse gases.”