Most popular MCERTS analysers are portable 21 March 2012

The MCERTS-approved Horiba PG-250 continues to be one of the most popular instruments in rental equipment specialist Ashtead Technology's range.

"This is because it is able to analyse CO, NO/NOx, SO2 and CO2, using standard reference methods in a portable instrument that can be easily and safely transported from site to site," opines Jay Neermul, the company's environmental product manager.

In fact, this analyser uses NDIR measurement technology for CO, SO2, and CO2, and chemiluminescence for NOx – so it is comparable to larger rack-mounted CEMS, in terms of methodology and accuracy.

However, Neermul believes that portability has been key to the instrument's success.

"Weighing just 17Kg, the PG-250 is ideal for test houses and for operators with multiple stacks that only require occasional testing," he explains.

"It is also often employed to check fixed monitoring equipment or as emergency cover when online systems are not working."

That said, Neermul states that, for flue gas monitoring applications the Testo 350 XL portable analyser is more appropriate. Again, the analyser is MCERTS approved, but works well for cost-effective monitoring of O2, CO, NO, NO2 and SO2.

Brian Tinham

Related Companies
Ashstead Plant Hire Co Ltd
Horiba UK Ltd
Testo Ltd

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