Each year, livestock produces billions of tons of waste and is estimated to reach at least 5 billion tons per year by 2030. The USA processes approximately 34 billion gallons of wastewater every day. Wastewater treatment plants produce biomethane by produce biogas.
Panametrics process analyzers and flow measurement devices have been ensuring customer and process safety for decades. As a recognized leader in measuring and analyzing moisture, oxygen, liquid, steam, and gas, you can be sure that we provide the best combination of technology and expertise to ensure accurate process measurements. Panametrics process analyzers and flow meters are designed for complex applications that require maximum reliability and measurement accuracy.
Reach our team of experts to learn how Panametrics' smart sensor technologies can optimize your biogas upgrading processes. Learn how our experts can ensure your Renewable Natural Gas is ready for combustion or entry into the grid.
Moisture, Oxygen, and Hydrogen Sensor Solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s)
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Features
- Measurement ranges up to 100 percent oxygen in gas applications
- Explosion-proof and flameproof enclosure with weatherproof protection allows sensor to be remotely mounted at the measurement point
- Push-button, single or dual gas calibration
- Compact, rugged sensor design with no moving parts provides long term reliability and trouble-free operation
- Dual-bridge measurement circuit compensates for variations in background gas composition
- Unique dual-chamber, temperature-controlled cell design provides resistance to contamination and flow fluctuation
- Accuracy is 1 percent of span and linearity better than 0.5 percent of span
Features
- Extremely stable, glass-coated thermistors
- Push button calibration
- PC interfaces for digital output
- Weather and/or explosion proof version
- EX version ATEX/IECEX II 2 G Exd IIC T6 Gb C-US Class I Div. 1 Groups A, B, C & D
- Analog output 4-20 mA, isolated, 800 Ω max., programmable in the field
- Power supply 24 VDC ± 2 VDC, max. 1.2 A
Features
- Range -110 to +20°C dew/frost point
- 12 to 30 VDC, loop powered
- Internal calculation of ppmV
- Intrinsically safe design ATEX II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4* IECEX Ex ia IIC T4*
C-US Class I, Division 1, Groups A ,B, C & D, Type 4X
- Built-in temperature and pressure sensors
- Calibration traceable to national standards
- Complete program control via a six-key keypad
- Operating pressure up to 345 bar
- Protection class IP67, NEMA4X
Features
- Hand-held portable design
- Intrinsically safe
- IP67 rated
- Large graphic display
- Internal data logger
- IrDA® communication with PC
- Stores up to 60 log/site files
- Simple programming via a graphical user interface
- Compatible with all Panametrics moisture probes
- Lightweight hand-held sample system
The Aurora is built upon a heritage of moisture measurement, calibration, and sample system expertise. It provides a sealed laser source with glass window separating the laser from the process gas, superior background gas compensation, pressure and temperature compensation, and hands-free operation, living up to its specifications as stated.
Take the expertise that went into the design of the Aurora and package it without loss of features, benefits, or measurement fidelity and you can proudly call this Aurora TransPort.
Range
- 0 - 5000 ppm measurement range, for CO2 applications: 0 - 1000 ppm
- Dew/Frost Point: -97º to 27.3ºF (-71º to -2.6ºC) frost point @ STP of 25ºC, 14.696 psia
- Absolute Humidity: 0.095 to 237 lbs/MMSFC (1.52 to 3,803 mg/m3)
Accuracy
- ±1% of reading or ±2 ppm, whichever is greater; for > 1000 ppm, ±5% of reading
- Response Time: Optical system <2 seconds
Hazardous Area Certifications
- USA/Canada: Explosion-proof for Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, D
- EU and Elsewhere: ATEX and IECEx: Ex de IIB+H2 T6 -20°C to +65°C Flameproof with increased safety compartment
About the ZxG
- Industrial designed flowcell to minimize flow disturbances at optimal chord locations.
- New T19 high performance transducers with improved acoustic isolation for improved signal to noise (SNR)
- Advanced diagnostics to not just measure flow but understand meter performance and validate process conditions and stability
- 1% of measurement typical accuracy (two path), 1.5% accuracy (one path).
- Dedicated biogas algorithm to measure CH4 concentration accuracy 2%. This measurement requires the input of an external temperature probe.
- Analog, Pulse, Frequency, HART, and Foundation Fieldbus for communications
- Available for 2” to 16” (50mm to 400mm) sizes standard (other sizes available up request
- MOC of carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex stainless steel(other materials available upon request)
- Flange ratings from 150# to 600# or PN10 to PN63 (other flanges sizes available up on request
- Shares a Panametrics heritage of engineering design and global Baker Hughes field service support
Smart sensor technologies to optimize upgrading your biogas to biomethane
Resources
| Type | Name | Language | |
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| Application Notes |
Biogas for Oxygen Analyzers Application Note
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English | |
| Application Notes |
Biogas Measurement from Wastewater to Power Plant App Note
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English | |
| Case Study |
Oxygen Content in Wastewater Digester Gas Application Note
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English | |
| Application Notes |
PanaFlow Z1G Biogas App Note
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English | |