The SRA Instruments μPGC Bio-CH4 micro gas chromatographic analyzer is an innovative solution that continuously monitors the composition of Biogas, Biomethane and Biomethane added to Hydrogen.
Thanks to the instantaneous calculation of the calorific value, the system allows you to check the energy quality of the gas in real time, ensuring full compliance with international regulations.
Furthermore, an additional analysis option is available that allows the monitoring of terpenes, which are problematic because they mask odorants (analysis performed according to the EN ISO 2614:2023 standard). Thanks to its modular configuration, μPGC Bio-CH4 guarantees rapid maintenance interventions and reduced management costs.
Data control and processing are carried out via Agilent PROstation Web
Browser based software.
Key Features:
- Instant Calorific Value calculation: In less than 90 seconds the system provides the energy value of Biomethane, ensuring timely operational decisions compliant with ISO 6976:2016
- Terpene analysis option: Possibility to activate a dedicated channel
for monitoring terpenes, compliant with the EN ISO 2614:2023 method
- Integrated web access: View and control the system from any device
(PC, tablet, smartphone) via LAN and WiFi connections
- Autonomous analysis management: Sequence programming, automatic calibration, alarm management and immediate data transmission via industrial protocols (MODBUS RTU/TCP, RS485, 4–20 mA, FTP).
Benefits:
- Online analysis where the operator does not handle the sample, reducing both human error and analysis time
- Fully autonomous analyzer, with no need for manual intervention during routine operation
- Continuous real-time monitoring, ensuring immediate detection of variations in gas composition and improved process control
- Minimized downtime and product posses
- Early detection of anomalies or off-spec gas allows for faster corrective action.
Applications:
- Quality Control of Biomethane or blend with
Hydrogen introduced into the Gas Network
- Control of the Upgrading process (analysis
of terpenes, mercaptans and H2S in Biogas)
- Fiscal analysis of calorific value.