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November, 2010 
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Mass Flow and Pressure

Measurement and Control

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Abridged Analysis of an Analytical Application
Gas Chromatography

 

Gas chromatography is a widely used analysis technique which allows the qualitative and quantitative characterization of a sample. Such sample is injected through a sample injector in a flow of carrier gas. The gas flow is controlled using a high accuracy mass flow controller.  Each analyte will generate a different peak, enabling a sample's constituents to be identified.

 

       GC Schematic 

Chemical plants frequently use these analyzers to check process parameters in real time, thereby requiring faster run times.

 

Promoting flow rate variations based on pressure control will achieve faster flow rates whenever possible and slower flow rates when necessary to preserve the analyzer's sensitivity.

 

Most integrators need space saving solutions involving instruments with analog or digital (RS232/RS485) communication. Furthermore, customized compact modules, pre-tested for plug and play integration, and reliable instruments able to guarantee low cost of ownership are preferred.

 

The Bronkhorst instruments recommended for this OEM application are the IQ+FLOW mass flow controller, the IQ+FLOW pressure controller, or the IQ+FLOW Manifold which offers the following optional modules: Flow meter, Pressure meter, Control valve, Three-way valve, Shut-off valve, Filter and a Mixing chamber.

          

IQ+FLOWIQ+PRESSUREIQ+MANIFOLD

 

 
See Us in the Spring 
Exhibitions for Early 2011 
 
 

Yes, it really is getting close to the end of 2010 and we are looking forward to our exhibition schedule for the spring.

 

Pittcon 2011In 2011 Bronkhorst USA is committed to exhibiting at PITTCON 2011.  This is the premier exhibition for the Analytical industry. We will be in Atlanta, GA from the 13th to the 18th of March.

 

SVC TechCon 2011Bronkhorst USA will also be exhibiting at the SVC TechCon 2011.  You can see us in Chicago, IL from the 16th to the 21st of April.

 

 

 

More details coming soon.



Good to Know 

IP Rating and NEMA Rating

 
IdeaThe IP Rating (Ingress Protection Rating) of an instrument consists of the letters IP followed by two digits and an optional letter.  As defined in international standard IEC 60529, it classifies the degrees of protection provided against the intrusion of solid objects including body parts like hands and fingers, dust, and accidental contact (the first digit after IP), and water (the second digit after IP) in electrical enclosures.

 

        IP Rating Chart 

 

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) in the United States also publishes protection ratings for enclosures similar to the IP rating system published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). NEMA however also dictates other product features not addressed by IP codes, such as corrosion resistance, gasket aging, and construction practices.

 

        NEMA Rating Chart 

 

For this reason while it is possible to map IP Codes to NEMA ratings that satisfy or exceed the IP Code criteria, it is not possible to map NEMA ratings to IP codes, as the IP Code does not mandate the additional requirements.

 

        IP to NEMA Chart