They operate on the principle of tunable diode laser adsorption spectroscopy (TDLAS), which uses highly tuned wavelengths of laser light from permanently fixed diodes in a cross-stack system to measure the concentration of gas species at the parts per billion (ppb) range. Leading continuous gas analyzers may also be capable of quantitively assessing the temperature, pressure, and velocity of observed samples.
TDLAS continuous gas analyzers can optically select measurements from samples across a single absorption line. A laser diode situated at one side of a stack scans through the gas stream and is detected by a receiver at the opposite side. This data is then analyzed at the near infrared (NIR) spectral range to determine the rate of absorption caused by sample gases. Intuitive software can then calculate the gas concentration and transmission rates within the stack for highly-automated in situ gas analysis and maintenance prediction. Assessing NIR spectra negates the likelihood of cross-sensitivity from alternate gas species that are incident to the measuring requirements.
The LS25 is ABB’s proprietary in situ cross-duct continuous gas analyzers. This blog post will explore the capacities and applications of these components in further detail:
Utilizing a transmitter/receiver configuration, the LS25 laser analyzer is designed to be diametrically mounted across a gas stack to measure gas concentration across a singular absorption line. The laser diode is temperature stabilized and the receiver is equipped with an automatically focusing lens to enhance the photo acquisition properties of the component.
The LS25 continuous gas analyzer is integrated into the modular Advance Optima system. This comprehensive gas analysis solution is equipped with an extensive range of data acquisition technology, including in-line tunable diode lasers for absorption spectroscopy and trace oxygen analyzers. It was engineered for practical use with potentially dangerous gas species and is approved to international certifications for application in hazardous locations.
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