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FAQ

Can I calibrate a SIL-certified instrument?

No, end user is not allowed to calibrate SIL instruments. Calibration must be performed by authorized personnel.

Can LaserGas™ II MultiPass measure wet samples?

No, dry samples only.

Direct absorption or second harmonic?

Direct absorption gives a better dynamic range.
Second harmonic is obtained by using sinus modulation and gives a better signal-to-noise ratio.

Do I need to calibrate the instrument upon arrival?

Instruments are calibrated at factory. When installed the calibration needs to be verified annually.
The exception is dust monitors that needs to be calibrated at each individual site.

How do I set the correct purge flow?

There is no correct answer to this as it can vary with different factors in the process and the mechanical setup of the installation.
As a rule of thumb we start with 10% of the process velocity and adjust from that.

How does TDLAS work in principle?

The measuring principle is infrared single-line absorption spectroscopy, which is based on the fact that each gas has distinct absorption lines at specific wavelengths.
The laser wavelength is scanned across a chosen absorption line of the gas to be measured. The absorption line is carefully selected to avoid cross interference from other (background) gases. The detected light intensity varies as a function of the laser wavelength due to absorption of the targeted gas molecules in the optical path between transmitter and receiver.

What are ICLs and QCLs?

Interband Cascade Lasers (ICLs) and Quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) are tunable lasers emitting light in the mid-infrared spectral region. They can be used the same way as laser diodes in the NIR.

What does in situ mean?

Instrument measures directly across the process instead of using extractive sampling.

What does N in Nm3 stand for?

N stands for “Normal”.
In this connection, it means a temperature of 0 degrees Celsius and a pressure of 1.013 bar abs(1 ATM).
This is the conditions at which one mole of an ideal gas has a volume of 22.413837 liters.

What does Optical Path Length (OPL) mean?

Optical Path Length (OPL) means the distance the laser beam has to travel between two points that one wants to measure across.
When using a Transceiver and retro-reflector unit, e.g. as LaserGas™ iQ2, the OPL will be 2 x OP as the laser beam will go back and forth across the OP.

What does TDLAS stand for?

Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy

What does the abbreviation OP mean?

When talking about NEO Monitor products, OP means Open Path.
For example LaserGas™ III Open Path HF Gas Detector or LaserGas™ II OP NH3 monitor.

What is a LASER?

LASER is an acronym standing for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”. Important unique properties of lasers are that they emit only a single wavelength and the light can be directed easily using optics like lenses and mirrors.

What is a wetted part?

Any part that is in direct contact with the process gas.

What is considered high pressure range?

Everything above 0.5 bar gauge, which is in accordance with the PED directive.

What is cube corner?

A cube corner is a mirror reflecting the light 180 degrees back to the transceiver.
It is used because of its ability to reflect all light back regardless of the angle the light is hitting the cube corner.

What is flue gas?

Flue gas is the gas exiting to the atmosphere via a flue, which is a pipe or channel for conveying exhaust gases from a fireplace, oven, furnace, boiler or steam generator.
Measurement is performed directly in the process, across the duct/stack without sample extraction.

What is NIR and MIR?

The wavelength region between 700 nm and 3000 nm is typically called Near-Infrared (NIR), the region between 3000 nm and 12000 nm Mid-Infrared (MIR).

What is the difference between a FISC and ISSC?

FISC is an abbreviation for Fixed Internal Sealed Cell, while ISSC is an abbreviation for Internal Sealed Span Cell.
FISC is used for line tracking only. ISSC is used for span validation.

What is the difference between special tuning and expert tuning?

Special tuning: Calibration in a different background. Tuning that involves more labor from the test engineer.

Expert tuning: If an instrument is to be equipped with a new laser or is to be placed in a new application, never done before.

What is the difference between TDLAS, TDLS, TDL, TLAS?

They are all acronyms for the same technique. Most common is the usage of TDLAS.

What is the life expectancy of a laser?

A laser has a typical lifetime of more than 10 years.

What is the PED-directive?

PED (Pressure Equipment Directive) is an EU directive (2014/68/EU) which applies to the design, manufacture and conformity assessment of stationary pressure equipment with a maximum allowable pressure greater than 0,5 bar.

What material is the High temperature probe made of?

Special alloy, RMA 253

What quality of purge gas do I need?

The air quality should conform to standard set by ISO 8573.1, Class 2- 3. This means particles down to 1 micron should be removed, including coalesced liquid water and oil, and a maximum allowed remaining oil aerosol content of 0.5 mg/m3 at 21°C. (instrument air).

Note that some instruments require nitrogen purging, e.g. O2 instruments for high temperature or pressure applications, some H2O instruments etc.

Where is the transition point between using scattered light and direct light for a LaserDust™?

200mg/Nm3

Why do I need an isolation flange?

Isolation flange is used for two reasons:
– Protection against high pressure.
– Protection from toxic, acid and dangerous gases.

Why do we need purge?

There are three reasons for applying purging:
1) Purging of instrument for Ex-purposes and explosion prevention.
2) Purge for cooling of instrument and electronic that are placed at sites with high ambient temperatures.
3) Prevention of contamination of flanges and windows.

Why is AR-coating necessary?

AR-coating is used for its anti-reflective properties, mainly to avoid noise.
Type of coating used is dependent on laser wavelength.