Land Instruments Lancom 4 portable flue gas analyser

A compact portable flue gas analyser that can monitor up to nine different gases and 17 measurement parameters has been introduced by Land Instruments International, a unit of Ametek. The Lancom 4 analyser weighs 6 kg and is housed in a single robust enclosure for ease of use and reliability in harsh boiler and stack environments.

The unit provides analysis of combustion efficiency and monitoring of emissions in boiler servicing, power generation, cement kilns, paper mills, glass manufacturing, municipal waste incineration, oil and gas pipelines and refineries. It can be used as a backup in situations requiring continuous monitoring, allowing operations to continue in the event of failure in the primary system.

A widescreen colour display allows ease of use, and USB communication allows easy transfer of data to a PC or memory stick. Multiple languages are supported, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese and additional languages are available.

Nine gas measurements include: CO (low), CO (high), O₂, CO₂, NO, NO₂, SO₂, H₂S and total hydrocarbons. Key measurements include combustion efficiency, excess air, oxygen normalisation, loss and total NO_x.

A wide range of sample probe types and lengths are available to accommodate many different measurements and assure that they are taken at the optimal position within the stack. A sample conditioning system provides high accuracy and 0.1 ppm measurement resolution. Dual rechargeable batteries provide up to eight hours of continuous use.

A built-in remote communication capability allows the analyser to be upgraded in the field when application requirements change.