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Chapter 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................1
1.1 Description of manual ..................................................................................................................1
1.2 System description ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.2.1 Analyzer assembly .........................................................................................................1
1.2.2 Electronics assembly ..................................................................................................... 1
1.2.3 Sample conditioning system (SCS) ................................................................................2
1.3 Functional description ................................................................................................................. 2
1.4 Software description ....................................................................................................................3
1.4.1 Embedded GC firmware ................................................................................................ 3
1.4.2 MON2020 .....................................................................................................................4
1.5 Theory of operation ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.5.1 Thermal conductivity detector ......................................................................................5
1.5.2 Flame ionization detector ..............................................................................................7
1.5.3 Liquid sample injection valve .........................................................................................7
1.5.4 Methanator ...................................................................................................................8
1.5.5 Data acquisition ............................................................................................................ 9
1.5.6 Peak detection .............................................................................................................. 9
1.6 Basic analysis computations .......................................................................................................10
1.6.1 Concentration analysis - response factor .....................................................................10
1.6.2 Concentration calculation - mole percentage (without normalization) ........................11
1.6.3 Concentration calculation in mole percentage (with normalization) ........................... 12
1.7 Glossary .....................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2 Equipment description and specifications .................................................................... 15
2.1 Equipment description .............................................................................................................. 15
2.1.1 Front panel assembly .................................................................................................. 15
2.1.2 Upper compartment ................................................................................................... 19
2.1.3 Lower compartment ................................................................................................... 19
2.1.4 Mechanical pressure regulators ...................................................................................20
2.2 Equipment specifications ...........................................................................................................21
2.2.1 Utilities ........................................................................................................................21
2.2.2 Electronic hardware .................................................................................................... 22
2.2.3 Airless analytical oven ................................................................................................. 23
2.2.4 Software ..................................................................................................................... 23
2.2.5 Corrosion protection ...................................................................................................24
2.2.6 Archived Data Storage Capabilities ..............................................................................24
Chapter 3 Installation and setup ...................................................................................................27
3.1 Precautions and warnings ..........................................................................................................27
3.1.1 Installation considerations .......................................................................................... 29
3.2 XA mounting arrangements ...................................................................................................... 29
3.2.1 Wall mount ................................................................................................................. 30
3.2.2 Pole mount ................................................................................................................. 31
3.2.3 Floor mount ................................................................................................................ 32
3.3 Gas chromatograph wiring ........................................................................................................ 33
3.3.1 Power source wiring ....................................................................................................33
3.3.2 Signal wiring ............................................................................................................... 33
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