Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Remote, Continuous Process Gas Analysis (37)
Problem: Design an on-line system to determine the chemical composition of process gases in a flammable gas zone
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Interaction Mechanisms through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Designed and qualified remote, continuous chemical analysis system that provides time-record of the gas composition and near real-time alarms for critical gas composition levels related to safety criteria
- Qualified sensors, equipment, software, operating protocols, and personnel
- Provided full operational documentation
- Deployed system on several Hanford Site tanks
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Performance and safety requirements setup; alternate measurement approaches identification and evaluation; measurement technologies selection; data acquisition, data communication, and data analysis subsystem development; pre-installation system validation including compliance with safety requirements.
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Contact: Kenneth Bennett
