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3 Operation
3.2.6
Ethane analysis
Selecting
Ethane analysis
from the menu opens an overview of
the gases that can be detected. The device automatically returns
to measuring mode.
Note:
The ethane analysis cannot be started with the
Ethane analysis
menu item.
Information about carrying out the ethane analysis can be found
Area of use
– Distinguishing between natural gas and swamp gas
Symbol
Unit
–
ppm (parts per million)
– % vol.
Measuring range
Infrared sensor
(hydrocarbons C
X
H
Y
)
0.0 to 100 % vol.
Infrared sensor
(carbon dioxide CO
2
)
0 to 30 % vol.
Electrochemical sensor
(oxygen O
2
)
0.0 to 25.0 % vol.
Gas chromatograph /
gas-sensitive semiconductor
1 ppm to 1.2 % vol.
