The GAS Ammonia Analyser provides a reliable and flexible solution for ammonia measurement across a wide concentration range, from low ppm levels to high percentage concentrations. Ammonia plays a critical role in fertiliser production, chemical manufacturing, biogas process control, and emerging hydrogen carrier and energy applications, requiring analytical systems capable of handling both trace and concentrated ammonia streams with high accuracy.
The analyser is based on proven gas chromatography technology and can be configured on either the Thermo Trace GC1600 or CompactGC4.0 platform. A Gas Sampling Valve (GSV) introduces the sample into the system, where ammonia is separated using dedicated packed or capillary columns and quantified by a Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD). To prevent adsorption and ensure accurate measurements, the entire sample path is treated with Sulfinert® (SilcoNert® 2000) passivation, providing excellent peak shape, reliable quantification, and long-term stability.
The system is specifically engineered for aggressive ammonia streams and delivers excellent repeatability, low maintenance requirements, and fast analysis times. Depending on the selected platform, analysis can be completed in as little as 60 seconds while maintaining high measurement accuracy. Integrated Chromeleon chromatography software provides intuitive operation, automated data handling, and comprehensive reporting capabilities.
Designed for both laboratory and online process applications, the GAS Ammonia Analyser offers dependable performance, long analyser lifetime, and scalable configurations suitable for industrial, environmental, and energy-sector applications.
Benefits:
Wide Concentration Range: Accurate measurement from low ppm concentrations up to high percentage ammonia levels using a single analytical platform.
Low Detection Limits: Achieve detection limits below 50 ppm using Thermal Conductivity Detection, suitable for demanding industrial applications.
Fast Analysis Time: Analysis times as short as 60 seconds on CompactGC4.0 and approximately 5 minutes on Thermo Trace GC1600.
Detector Flexibility: Proven TCD-based configuration offers robust and reliable performance for both trace and high-concentration ammonia measurements.
Designed for Aggressive Samples: Sulfinert®-passivated sample paths and durable GC components provide excellent resistance to ammonia adsorption and corrosion.
High Repeatability: Consistent results with repeatability better than 1%, ensuring reliable process control and quality assurance.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Analyser Type | Gas Chromatography Ammonia Analyser |
| GC Platforms | Thermo Trace GC1600 or CompactGC4.0 |
| Injection System | Gas Sampling Valve (GSV) |
| Detector | Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) |
| Column Type | Packed or Capillary Column |
| Data System | Chromeleon Chromatography Data System |
| Analysis Time | 5 minutes (Trace GC1600) / 60 seconds (CompactGC4.0) |
| Minimum Detectability | < 50 ppm NH₃ |
| Repeatability | < 1 % |
| Sample Path Treatment | Sulfinert® (SilcoNert® 2000) Passivation |
| Measured Component | Ammonia (NH₃) |
| Application Range | ppm to High Percentage Concentrations |
PEM Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Carrier Applications: Monitor ammonia concentrations from trace levels to high percentages to protect PEM fuel cells, hydrogen cracking systems, and hydrogen carrier infrastructure from contamination and performance degradation.
Fertiliser Synthesis and Chemical Production: Measure ammonia in production streams and process gases to ensure product quality, process efficiency, and safe plant operation.
Biogas Process Monitoring: Analyse ammonia as an important process parameter in anaerobic digestion and biogas production facilities to optimise process stability and operational efficiency.
Renewable Energy and Power Generation: Support ammonia-fuelled engines, turbines, and emerging ammonia-based energy storage systems through reliable ammonia concentration monitoring.
Laboratory and Online Process Analysis: Perform rapid and accurate ammonia measurements in both laboratory environments and continuous process monitoring applications.
- Suitable for industrial ammonia monitoring applications.
- Designed for fertiliser, chemical, biogas, hydrogen carrier, and energy sector requirements.
- Built on proven GC technology using Thermo Trace GC1600 and CompactGC4.0 platforms.
- Chromeleon CDS compliant data acquisition and reporting environment.
- Sulfinert® passivated sample path for accurate ammonia quantification and long-term stability.
