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PLGC II
GAS CHROMATOGRAPH

GAS COMPOSITION INCLUDING

BTU/HEATING VALUE CALCULATION
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CALCULATION

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PLGC II GAS CHROMATOGRAPH FOR

PIPELINE AND PROCESS APPLICATIONS
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5 The PLGC II is a compact and low cost gas chromatograph equipped with a universal
1 thermal conductivity detector. The unit offers a wide range of applications where
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hydrocarbon gas or fixed gas analysis is required, such as in BTU measurement for the
natural gas industry.

6 The PLGC II can be used in many measurement applications where an isothermal TCD
scheme is suitable. It is a fully automated system designed to perform on-line, real time
7 analysis. The Windows® based configuration software allows the user to view most
8 recent or saved chromatograms as well as configure the analyzer.

6 The PLGC II calculates the following for up to 8 streams:

• Heating value • Compressibility

• Specific gravity • Specific heat ratios
• Wobbe index • Component concentrations
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Features:
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• 24 volt DC operation • No instrument air required

• Division II electrical classification • Low helium consumption
standard (Div I optional) • Reliability
• Thermistor TCD detector • Low maintenance
1 The TCD measures the concentration of the
components of the sample gas based on
changes in the thermal conductivity of the DETECTOR
components.
The detector is a temperature type TCD selected for high sensitivity at ambient
2 The excitation board provides power for temperatures and short response time. It consists of a heated filament contained in a
the thermal conductivity detector. stainless steel block. Gas flowing through the block loses heat to the block depending
on the concentration and the thermal conductivity of the gas.
3 The individual components are separated in
the column by process of adsorption and The detector is in a temperature controlled enclosure to minimize the effect of ambient
temperature changes. To further reduce temperature and flow effects, a reference
diffusion. Up to two columns are supported.
filament is used in a wheatstone bridge configuration.
4 The micro volume diaphram valve is
actuated by carrier gas to perform the TCD Detection 8 Milliamp Constant Current
sample injection. 4

Analyzer Detector
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5 Customer connections for helium carrier T T

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Filament Support 525

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gas, calibration gas and sample gas. A-A Mount

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Output to Pre-amp

6 Solenoids electromechanically switch the 500 Ohm 500 Ohm

FILAMENT SUPPORT 525
flow of gas to inject sample gas into the 1

system.

7 The computations, setup and INTELLIGENT LCD

communications for the PLGC II are
Displays a choice of:
performed by the Motherboard.

8 The LCD display is capable of displaying • Heating valve/specific gravity • Temperature control
all information about the sample or status • Component values • Output alarms
of the PLGC II. • Chromatograms • Status

9 Optional AC power adapter

10 Optional extended box to allow such

options as: AC power and multiple
streams.
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Sample
SAMPLE INJECTION VALVE Vent

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The chromatograph is composed of 10 2
a 10-port micro volume diaphragm 9
PLGC II Sample Handling Equipment 3
valve and generally 2 columns
(some applications may only require 8 4 Carrier
col 1
one). The DV22 performs the 7 5
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injection and the backflush. It is
specifically designed for heavy-duty
applications and is rated at
col 2
1,000,000 injections before Detector

requiring service. In two column Valve On

systems, column 1 passes all
components except C6+, trapping
Sample
C6+ for a quick backflush out.
Vent
Column 2 separates the remaining
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components. Total analysis time is 10 2
approximately 15 minutes and is run 9
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iso-thermally at 40°C (optional 5
min cycle time is also available). The 8 4 Carrier
col 1
temperature of the chromatography 7 5
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enclosure is controlled to minimize
retention time shifts due to ambient
temperature changes.
col 2
Detector
PLGC II SOFTWARE
Valve Off
The PLGC II software has been designed to receive, interpret, and plot data from the
PLGC II gas chromatograph. Peaks in the resulting chromatogram identify the
compounds by retention time and the concentration by the area of the peak. Various
parameters, including heating value, specific gravity, and compressibility factor, can be
displayed with the software. The Graphical User Interface (GUI) for the software is a
user friendly Windows® based system.

Computer Requirements:

Operating System: DIMAC Gas Chromatogram

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An IBM compatible PC with “Windows 98,
NT or ME” operating system will be required.

Memory:
The PC must have a minimum of 64 MB
of RAM.

Disk Drives:
The PLGC II configuration program is
provided on CD Rom, and requires at least
20MB on the disk drive. Extra space will be
required to save data.

Serial Port:
To run the PLGC II configuration program a
supplied serial cable is required to connect
the personal computer to the PLGC II. Most
computers will have multiple COM ports to
select from. The COM port selected cannot
be shared with any other device.
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SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS Range: Analog:

0-1000 ppm to 100% Four isolated 4-20 mA (user selectable)
for individual components
PLGC II - DIVISION II Serial:
(Optional Cabinet - 28”x28”x15”) Components: Two RS-232,
16 maximum One RS-485 modbus

25” Streams: Data logging:

8 plus calibration Hourly 32 items 2 years
Daily 32 items 10 years
Response: Weekly 32 items 10 years
9” 15 minutes to C6+ (4 minutes optional), Monthly 32 items 20 years
16” 2 minutes nominal for single components Yearly 32 items 20 years
12” depending on background composition By Analysis 32 items 9400 analysis
Linearity: Input A/D:
25” 1% for individual components
Three channels 24 bit sigma delta
17”
Repeatability:
Real time clock:
+/- 1 BTU or 0.1%
Time and date stamp,
1 ms resolution
Temperature ambient:
10 to 40° C
Sampling rate:
60 HZ
Humidity:
0-95% non-condensing Chromatograph valve:
Maximum eight
PLGC II - DIVISION I Electrical:
(Optional Cabinet - 30”x36”x15”) 24 volts DC @ maximum 50 watts Columns:
(nominal 24 watts) One to four 1/16” stainless steel
Certified Class 1 Div 2 Grp B, C, D(CUL) (application dependent)
10” Temp code T3
27” EEX nA II B T3 (ATEX) Dimensions:
17” H X 16” W X 9” D
Inputs:
6 dry contacts Weight:
35 pounds
Display:
33” 240 x 64 backlit LCD Utilities:
UHP helium @ 10 cc/min @ 60 PSI
Relays:
Four user selectable for alarm or fault Sample:
(SPDT, 5 amps, 120 VAC) 10 to100 PSI clean,
Dry gas @ 95 cc/min

MODIFIED SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PLGC II EXPLOSION PROOF

Electrical: Weight:
120/240 VAC @ 50 watts 50 pounds
Class 1 Div 1 Grp C,D
Temp Code T3

Dimensions:
29” H X 13” W X 9” D

Cabinet may vary in size according to the number of streams and valves.

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