PORTABLE FLUE

GAS APPLICATIONS

Measuring flue gases – the exhaust gases produced when fuel or other materials are burned in industrial
plants or power stations – is important for process control, efficiency and emissions monitoring.
As the most accurate, robust and flexible portable flue gas analyser available today, AMETEK Land’s
Lancom 4 provides an ideal solution for industries burning coal, natural gas, oil or biomass, including
power generation, steel, glass and cement manufacturing.
PORTABLE FLUE GAS MONITORING WITH THE
LANCOM 4
A compact, portable multi-gas analyser, It can be configured for a wide range Powered by a long-life, eight-hour
AMETEK Land’s Lancom 4 is capable of applications to ensure full optimum battery charge, the Lancom 4 can be
of measuring up to eight flue gases combustion conditions and compliance started up and ready to measure within
simultaneously, with nine separate with emissions requirements. minutes. It is supported by automatic
sensors, in a range of combustion and zero calibration and continuous system
Easy to maintain and service, the
emission processes. diagnostics to maintain excellent
analyser is customisable to specific
analytical performance throughout its
All the major flue gases are monitored, measurements and process stream
operation.
using a combination of sensor types conditions. A resilient stainless steel
– electrochemical (for O2, CO, SO2, NO, probe extracts the gas sample while Robust and lightweight, the Lancom 4
NO2 and H2S), infrared (for CO2) and real-time processing techniques is easy to transport and use, and can
pellistor/catalytic (for hydrocarbon). produce highly accurate combustion be upgraded in the field with a simple
and emissions calculations. configuration file installation.
The Lancom 4 is simple to set up
within minutes and is easy to operate, The standard probe is suitable for most
providing highly accurate spot and applications and is available in lengths
semi-continuous gas testing. ranging from 0.3m (1 ft) to 3m (10 ft).

FEATURES BENEFITS
Monitors up to 17 combustion parameters One instrument meets all measurement requirements
High-quality colour display Easy to carry around and operate
USB communications support Multiple menu languages available
Robust, lightweight portable design Configurable to ideally match application needs
Large data-log memory Add features and options when required

LANCOM 4 GASES MEASURED:

Carbon monoxide (CO) – low and high ranges
Oxygen (O2)
Nitric oxide (NO)
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Hydrogen sulphide (H2S)
Sulphur dioxide (SO2)

Hydrocarbons (CxHy)

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OPTIMISING COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY
Combustion processes are essential to a Monitoring CO – which is created by to 10%, which allows useful readings
wide range of applications. Controlling incomplete combustion of the fuel – to be made even when a burner is
the combustion reaction can improve alongside the O2 measurement can very far from correct operation, such
safety and fuel economy, as well as help to optimise the fuel-to-air ratio. It as during boiler start-up. Where both
reducing harmful emissions and also fulfils a safety role by safeguarding sensors are fitted, the Lancom 4
operational costs. against CO accumulation, which switches automatically between the
represents an explosion hazard. high- and low-range sensors.
The key to controlling this process is
to find the optimum ratio between fuel The Lancom 4 analyser can provide In cases where significant concentration
and air. Typically, an O2 measurement simultaneous measurements for O2 and of hydrogen can be present, a
is used to determine air levels, and can CO. These can also be combined with hydrogen-compensated CO sensor
provide a control point for operation by true NOx measurement (including both improves accuracy by correcting for the
itself. NO and NO2) and SO2 monitoring for cross-interference between the
emissions reduction and a hydrocarbons two species.
Excess oxygen reduces combustion
measurement to support safety.
efficiency and creates unwanted The Lancom 4 also offers the capability
NOx emissions. However, insufficient The standard CO sensor is suitable for to measure flue gas temperature and
oxygen conditions mean incomplete most purposes, but some applications flow velocity, providing a greater
combustion and can lead to a require alternatives. A high-range CO understanding of combustion
dangerous flameout condition. sensor can measure concentrations up conditions.

APPLICATIONS
The Lancom 4 supports combustion efficiency measurements for flue gases in the stack or duct for a wide range of
applications, including:

Power generation plants Reciprocating engines Iron blast furnaces

Industrial and commercial boilers Glass manufacturing furnaces Brick manufacturing (kiln)
Process heaters Alumina production Paper mills

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PERIODIC EMISSIONS TESTING
Many industrial sites are required to demonstrate compliance One example is reciprocating engines, which are often used
with air pollution regulations. For smaller processes, it is to power electricity generators in remote locations and as
often uneconomic and unnecessary to use a continuous back-up power generators for small communities. Engines
emissions monitoring system (CEMS). in the 100 kW to 6 MW range may be subject to emissions
regulations, but usually do not require a CEMS.
The Lancom 4 analyser is ideally suited to the periodic testing
of emissions. Being portable, a single analyser can be used Emissions measurements are also needed in the glass
to measure emissions at different points in a process, or from industry. This monitoring often has to be performed at
different processes altogether. several different measurement points, so a portable solution
is cost-effective.
It meets a number of test protocols, including ASTM D6522
for nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide and oxygen A special high-temperature probe is available for such
concentrations. It can also monitor species not commonly applications, and an ultrafine external filter removes
measured by CEMS, such as hydrocarbons and selenium fumes which can cause a blockage within
hydrogen sulphide. the analyser.
Using the Lancom 4 is not a substitute for CEMS; however, The range of sample probes available enhance the
it offers a flexible solution for processes that do not require flexibility of the Lancom 4 by increasing its suitability for
continuous monitoring but must still comply with measurements in different processes and environments.
emissions regulations.

FLOW PROBE DRYSAMPLER PROBE

HIGH TEMPERATURE PROBE GAS SAMPLING PROBE

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NATURAL GAS COMPRESSOR STATIONS
Because of their relatively small-scale, natural gas compressor The Lancom 4 can be used for emissions measurements in
stations do not have the potential to emit large amounts of this application by using a permanently installed drop tube
pollution, so periodic measurements are acceptable. The O2 near to the top of the stack. The Lancom 4 can be connected
measurement provides a combustion efficiency check. to this tube for periodic measurements of CO, NOx and O2.

THE LANCOM 4 AND (RIGHT) THE RANGE OF SAMPLE PROBES AVAILABLE

LANCOM 4

ASTM D6522 COMPLIANCE

The core of this internationally-recognised measurement A forthcoming standard from the Pipeline Research
standard is to confirm the instrument’s calibration Council International (PRCI) aims to simplify the ASTM
before making a set of measurements, using bottled gas D6522 measurement methodology, reducing the time
mixtures. Once the measurements have been made and spent verifying the quality control measurements.
the data recorded, the calibration is again verified. As long
AMETEK Land has worked with the PRCI to support this
as the instrument is in compliance at the start and end of
new standard, which will increase productivity without
the session, the measurements made in between can be
degrading the quality of the measurement data.
regarded with confidence.

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 CHECKING CEMS
On power utility boilers, fixed flue gas analysers are and service providers since it allows a quick check of the
used to monitor gases for combustion efficiency and measurements from a fixed system.
emissions. The portable Lancom 4 analyser is a useful tool In some regions, a portable analyser can be used as
for checking the performance of fixed flue gas analysers a back-up in case the CEMS installation fails. The
used to monitor gases on power utility boilers. This semi-continuous “wake-and-sleep” function is essential in
makes it an ideal maintenance tool for CEMS operators these applications.

WAKE AND SLEEP MODE

The Lancom 4 offers “wake and sleep” semi-continuous through the sample path. It then switches to the sample
monitoring as a standard function. This allows use for an probe input and draws sample gas into the analyser.
extended period of operation.
The Lancom 4 takes a fixed number of readings at user-
Once configured, the analyser wakes at a set time, then specified intervals, logs the data, then purges the analyser
zero-calibrates the sensors by drawing ambient air with ambient air and shuts down. At a pre-configured
time, the analyser reawakens and repeats the sequence.

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COMMON APPLICATIONS
REFINERIES
In this application the Lancom 4 is typically used in the exhaust stack, to
monitor flue gases from combustion or process plants where fuel is burnt.
Lancom 4 analysers are not designed for hazardous area use, so should only be
operated in safe areas or with a hot works permit.

PIPELINES
Oil and gas pumping plants are essential to ensure fuel flow over long distances.
While these plants are typically small and remotely located, regular emissions
checks are required. A portable solution such as the Lancom 4 is ideal for these
periodic checks.

PAPER MILLS
To provide steam, paper mills have large boiler houses, with emissions
monitoring often required on a shift basis. The Lancom 4 provides an economic
solution to this, and allows the opportunity to trim boiler controls for maximum
efficiency and lower fuel costs.

GLASS INDUSTRY
Melting materials for glass production requires a large refractory tank with
regenerator burner arrangement. Lancom 4 analysers are widely used to monitor
emissions to optimise combustion efficiency and reduce emissions of pollution.
Because of the extreme temperatures involved, thermal NOx production is an
important consideration for glass processes.

CEMENT INDUSTRY
A Lancom 4 with high temperature probe can check NOx levels in rotary kiln
exhaust gases. Cement production can also generate high CO levels which, are
an indication of poor combustion conditions. In addition, stack emissions can be
monitored and fixed installations verified by the Lancom 4.

COMBINED CYCLE GAS TURBINES

Gas turbines are increasingly being used for power generation, many of these
with waste heat recovery for steam generation. These plants can effectively use a
portable Lancom 4 analyser for monitoring emissions, which are typically at very
low levels.

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AMETEK LAND SOLUTIONS FOR PORTABLE
FLUE GAS MONITORING

Our in-house service centres provide after-sales services to ensure you get the
best performance from your system. This includes technical support, certification,
calibration, commissioning, repairs, servicing, preventative maintenance and
training. Our highly trained technicians can also attend your site to cover planned
maintenance schedules and repair emergency breakdowns.

Lancom 4
A portable flue gas
analyser featuring up to
nine sensors for emissions
measurement and
combustion optimisation.

COMBUSTION &
EMISSION MONITORING

LANCOM4
PORTABLE FLUE GAS MONITORING
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Applies in India Applies in the UK Applies in the US

MARCOM0530 Portable Flue Gas Applications Rev 1 Copyright © 2008-19 LAND Instruments International. Continuous product development may make it necessary to change these details without notice.