detailed operation: model 1130 and model 1135 rev: 1.11 november 3, 2003

Detailed Operation:Detailed Operation: Model 1130 and Model 1135 Model 1130 and Model 1135

Detailed Operation:Detailed Operation: Model 1130 and Model 1135 Model 1130 and Model 1135

ekran Inc. ekran Inc.

Rev: 1.11 November 3, 2003Rev: 1.11 November 3, 2003

Automated Mercury SpeciationAutomated Mercury SpeciationAutomated Mercury SpeciationAutomated Mercury Speciationekran Inc. ekran Inc. 2

Model 1135 – Particulate Mercury MonitorModel 1135 – Particulate Mercury Monitor

Unit stacks on top of Model Unit stacks on top of Model 11301130

Allows Allows simultaneoussimultaneous deter- deter-mination of Hgmination of Hg00, RGM and , RGM and HgHgPP

Detection limit < 2 pg/mDetection limit < 2 pg/m33


Instrument CharacteristicsInstrument Characteristics

Fully automated, unattended operationFully automated, unattended operation Denuder exchanged every 1 or 2 weeks Denuder exchanged every 1 or 2 weeks

Operates in any environmentOperates in any environment Polar (Greenland, USA, Canada, Antarctica)Polar (Greenland, USA, Canada, Antarctica) Sub-tropical (Florida Everglades)Sub-tropical (Florida Everglades) Desert (Nevada)Desert (Nevada) Marine (ocean cruises)Marine (ocean cruises) High altitude (Mauna Loa)High altitude (Mauna Loa)


Data CharacteristicsData CharacteristicsHigh time resolution HgHigh time resolution Hg00 data provided during data provided during

sampling phase sampling phase Typically every 2½ or 5 minTypically every 2½ or 5 min Data is averaged to yield one HgData is averaged to yield one Hg00 point per sampling point per sampling

periodperiod

Single RGM integrated value every sample Single RGM integrated value every sample periodperiod Sample period: Sample period: 0.5 – 3 0.5 – 3 hourshours Analysis Period:Analysis Period: 25 – 60 25 – 60 minmin

Data values are for the Data values are for the exact sameexact same time period time period


Quartz Denuder AssemblyQuartz Denuder Assembly

Elutriator JetElutriator Jet

ImpactorImpactor

Body & DiskBody & Disk

Zero AirZero Air

InletInlet

Sample AirSample Air

InletInlet

AnnulusAnnulus

ElbowElbow

(not used with 1135) (not used with 1135)

CouplerCouplerCouplerCoupler


RPFRPF Quartz wool captures bulk of Quartz wool captures bulk of

particulate matterparticulate matter

Quartz filter membrane Quartz filter membrane provides sharp cut-off (<0.1 provides sharp cut-off (<0.1 um)um)

Built in pyrolyzer section Built in pyrolyzer section converts desorbed species to converts desorbed species to HgHg00

Carbon based particulate Carbon based particulate matter on the filter is oxidized matter on the filter is oxidized to COto CO22 during desorption cycle during desorption cycle

Tail provides coolingTail provides cooling

Quartz WoolQuartz Wool

Quartz membrane filter diskQuartz membrane filter disk

PyrolyzerPyrolyzer

(quartz chips)(quartz chips)

Air GapAir Gap

Quartz WoolQuartz Wool

TailTail

InletInlet

(from denuder)(from denuder)


Analytical SequenceAnalytical Sequence

WaitWait state is entered whenever: state is entered whenever: Model 1130 or Model 2537A is first started upModel 1130 or Model 2537A is first started up Model 2537A goes into Model 2537A goes into IdleIdle or or CalibCalib mode mode

WaitWait state is exited and monitoring cycle begins when: state is exited and monitoring cycle begins when: Model 2537A is in Model 2537A is in RunRun mode, mode, andand Cycle transition is detectedCycle transition is detected

Controller Settings 1130 1135

Step Step Step Event Flags Sync H/C L/C Cumulative NotesNo. Label Duration 0 - 7 N=0, Y=1 Mask Mask Time (sec)

Auto-Cal 12 n/a n/a n/a n/a

0 Sample Duration 12 0 0 0 0 3600 Adsorb time1 Flush 890 1 1 9 0 4500 Three cycle initial flush2 Pyro-Ht 290 2 1 9 4 4800 Pyrolyzer preheat3 Part-Ht 890 2 1 9 12 5700 Particulate trap heat4 RGM-Ht 600 3 0 13 13 6300 Start RM Heating5 RGM-H2 290 3 1 13 1 6600 Stop Pyro/Part Heating6 Cool 590 1 0 3 2 7190 Two cycle cool7 Wait 1 1 1 1 0 7200 Zero air during Sync Period

secsec

sec

secsecsec

Units

RGM-Cycles

2537A Cycles

sec

Duration

Controller Settings 1130 1135

Step Step Step Event Flags Sync H/C L/C Cumulative NotesNo. Label Duration 0 - 7 N=0, Y=1 Mask Mask Time (sec)

Auto-Cal 12 n/a n/a n/a n/a

0 Sample Duration 12 0 0 0 0 3600 Adsorb time1 Flush 890 1 1 9 0 4500 Three cycle initial flush2 Pyro-Ht 290 2 1 9 4 4800 Pyrolyzer preheat3 Part-Ht 890 2 1 9 12 5700 Particulate trap heat4 RGM-Ht 600 3 0 13 13 6300 Start RM Heating5 RGM-H2 290 3 1 13 1 6600 Stop Pyro/Part Heating6 Cool 590 1 0 3 2 7190 Two cycle cool7 Wait 1 1 1 1 0 7200 Zero air during Sync Period

secsec

sec

secsecsec

Units

RGM-Cycles

2537A Cycles

sec

Duration


Typical Flow Rate SettingsTypical Flow Rate Settings

Model 2537A Settings300

1.00

Pump Module Settings9.007.00

Cycle Time: (sec)

Flow Rate: (L/m)

Sample Flow: (L/m):

Desorb Flow: (L/m)

Model 2537A Settings300

1.00

Pump Module Settings9.007.00

Cycle Time: (sec)

Flow Rate: (L/m)

Sample Flow: (L/m):

Desorb Flow: (L/m)


Analytical FunctionsAnalytical Functions

Model 1130: H/C Mask Functions1 Zero Air ON, Desorb Flow Rate Selected2 Denuder Cooling4 Denuder Heat8 External Heat

Model 1135: L/C Mask Functions1 Aux-1 (Spare)2 Particulate Cooling4 Pyrolyzer Heat8 Particulate Heat

Model 1130: H/C Mask Functions1 Zero Air ON, Desorb Flow Rate Selected2 Denuder Cooling4 Denuder Heat8 External Heat

Model 1135: L/C Mask Functions1 Aux-1 (Spare)2 Particulate Cooling4 Pyrolyzer Heat8 Particulate Heat


Event Flag AssignmentsEvent Flag Assignments

RPF DesorbRPF Desorb22

RGM HeatRGM Heat33

Post Cool DownPost Cool Down11

Pyro PrePyro Pre--heatheat22

Initial ZeroInitial Zero11

SampleSample00

FunctionFunctionFlagFlag


RGM HeatRGM Heat33




SampleSample00



RGM HeatRGM Heat33




SampleSample00



RGM HeatRGM Heat33




SampleSample00



Typical Temperature SettingsTypical Temperature Settings Temperatures are set Temperatures are set

directly on the PID directly on the PID controllerscontrollers

System simply selects System simply selects between the two set-points between the two set-points on analytical PID controllerson analytical PID controllers

Case temperature Case temperature controllers independently controllers independently actuate either:actuate either: case heater, case heater, oror cooling fancooling fan

Model 1130 Denuder ModuleTemperature Settings (deg C)SP1 Case Heater: 38SP2 Case Fan: 40SP1 Heated Line: 50SP1 Denuder Keep Warm: 50SP2 Denuder Heat: 500SP1 Ext. Heat: 60SP2 Ext Keep Warm: 50

Model 1135 Particulate ModuleTemperature Settings (deg C)SP1 Pyrolyzer Keep Warm: 50SP2 Pyrolyzer Heat: 850SP1 Part-Trap Keep Warm: 50SP2 Part-Trap Heat: 850SP1 Case Heater: 38SP2 Case Fan: 40

Model 1130 Denuder ModuleTemperature Settings (deg C)SP1 Case Heater: 38SP2 Case Fan: 40SP1 Heated Line: 50SP1 Denuder Keep Warm: 50SP2 Denuder Heat: 500SP1 Ext. Heat: 60SP2 Ext Keep Warm: 50

Model 1135 Particulate ModuleTemperature Settings (deg C)SP1 Pyrolyzer Keep Warm: 50SP2 Pyrolyzer Heat: 850SP1 Part-Trap Keep Warm: 50SP2 Part-Trap Heat: 850SP1 Case Heater: 38SP2 Case Fan: 40


Method Calculated ValuesMethod Calculated Values Values are calculated Values are calculated

both by the controller both by the controller and by XLS spread and by XLS spread sheetsheet

Most are for info onlyMost are for info only

FactorsFactors must be must be entered into 2537A to entered into 2537A to ensure direct reading ensure direct reading in pg/min pg/m33

Calculated Values5.00 Model 2537A Sample Volume (L)

10.0 Denuder Flow Rate (L/m)

600 Denuder Total Volume (L)

0.00833 Model 2537A Factor (for ng/m3)

8.333 Model 2537A Factor (for pg/m3)

60 Denuder Sample Time (min)

60 Desorb Analysis Time (min)

120 Total Cycle time (min)

24.0 Auto-Recal interval (hours) Denuder figures above also apply to the particulate trap.

Calculated Values5.00 Model 2537A Sample Volume (L)

10.0 Denuder Flow Rate (L/m)

600 Denuder Total Volume (L)

0.00833 Model 2537A Factor (for ng/m3)

8.333 Model 2537A Factor (for pg/m3)

60 Denuder Sample Time (min)

60 Desorb Analysis Time (min)

120 Total Cycle time (min)

24.0 Auto-Recal interval (hours) Denuder figures above also apply to the particulate trap.


Step 0: SampleStep 0: Sample


Step 1: FlushStep 1: Flush


Step 2: Pyro-HtStep 2: Pyro-Ht


Step 3: Part-HtStep 3: Part-Ht


Step 4: RGM-HtStep 4: RGM-Ht


Step 5: RGM-H2Step 5: RGM-H2


Step 6:CoolStep 6:Cool


Step 7: WaitStep 7: Wait


Model 1130/35 Data OutputModel 1130/35 Data OutputInput File: D:\TEKRAN\TRAINING\1135.DATOutput File: D:\TEKRAN\TRAINING\1135.colNumber of columns= 4 Column 1 Field: ng/m3 Cart: AB Status: 0 Column 2 Field: ng/m3 Cart: AB Status: 1 Column 3 Field: ng/m3 Cart: AB Status: 2 Column 4 Field: ng/m3 Cart: AB Status: 3 Date Time Typ C Stat AdTim Vol Bl BlDev MaxV Area ng/m3 Column1 Column2 Column3 Column401-10-01 00:55:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.107 .036 0.165 203582 5.606 5.606 01-10-01 01:00:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.25 0.107 .053 0.166 204356 5.622 5.622 01-10-01 01:05:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.107 .041 0.165 200855 5.530 5.530 01-10-01 01:10:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.25 0.107 .044 0.166 202105 5.561 5.561 01-10-01 01:15:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .037 0.165 201903 5.560 5.560 01-10-01 01:20:01 CONT B OKF 1 300 6.26 0.108 .024 0.112 13488 2.892 2.892 01-10-01 01:25:01 CONT A NPF 1 300 6.25 0.108 .049 .000 0 .000 .000 01-10-01 01:30:01 CONT B OKF 1 300 6.25 0.108 .029 0.108 1438 0.309 0.309 01-10-01 01:35:01 CONT A OKF 2 300 6.25 0.108 .029 0.109 5205 1.120 1.120 01-10-01 01:40:01 CONT B OKF 2 300 6.25 0.108 .042 0.119 41463 8.914 8.914 01-10-01 01:45:01 CONT A OKF 2 300 6.25 0.107 .040 0.109 5696 1.226 1.226 01-10-01 01:50:01 CONT B OKF 2 300 6.25 0.108 .023 0.109 4865 1.046 1.046 01-10-01 01:55:01 CONT A OKF 3 300 6.25 0.108 .021 0.144 126103 27.124 27.12401-10-01 02:00:01 CONT B OKF 3 300 6.25 0.108 .053 0.116 26556 5.709 5.70901-10-01 02:05:01 CONT A OKF 3 300 6.25 0.105 .082 0.108 9549 2.054 2.05401-10-01 02:10:01 CONT B OKF 1 300 6.25 0.105 .026 0.106 2561 0.550 0.550 01-10-01 02:15:01 CONT A NPF 1 300 6.25 0.107 .037 .000 0 .000 .000 01-10-01 02:20:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.23 0.108 .050 0.165 197747 5.455 5.455 01-10-01 02:25:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .025 0.165 198108 5.456 5.456 01-10-01 02:30:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .047 0.165 199661 5.493 5.493 01-10-01 02:35:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .032 0.164 198080 5.455 5.455 01-10-01 02:40:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .063 0.165 197029 5.419 5.419 01-10-01 02:45:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .043 0.164 194434 5.355 5.355 01-10-01 02:50:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .032 0.164 196977 5.419 5.419 01-10-01 02:55:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .024 0.164 195478 5.384 5.384 01-10-01 03:00:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .052 0.165 198595 5.464 5.464 01-10-01 03:05:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .041 0.163 193697 5.335 5.335 01-10-01 03:10:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .064 0.164 194459 5.350 5.350 01-10-01 03:15:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .037 0.164 194536 5.357 5.357

Input File: D:\TEKRAN\TRAINING\1135.DATOutput File: D:\TEKRAN\TRAINING\1135.colNumber of columns= 4 Column 1 Field: ng/m3 Cart: AB Status: 0 Column 2 Field: ng/m3 Cart: AB Status: 1 Column 3 Field: ng/m3 Cart: AB Status: 2 Column 4 Field: ng/m3 Cart: AB Status: 3 Date Time Typ C Stat AdTim Vol Bl BlDev MaxV Area ng/m3 Column1 Column2 Column3 Column401-10-01 00:55:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.107 .036 0.165 203582 5.606 5.606 01-10-01 01:00:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.25 0.107 .053 0.166 204356 5.622 5.622 01-10-01 01:05:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.107 .041 0.165 200855 5.530 5.530 01-10-01 01:10:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.25 0.107 .044 0.166 202105 5.561 5.561 01-10-01 01:15:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .037 0.165 201903 5.560 5.560 01-10-01 01:20:01 CONT B OKF 1 300 6.26 0.108 .024 0.112 13488 2.892 2.892 01-10-01 01:25:01 CONT A NPF 1 300 6.25 0.108 .049 .000 0 .000 .000 01-10-01 01:30:01 CONT B OKF 1 300 6.25 0.108 .029 0.108 1438 0.309 0.309 01-10-01 01:35:01 CONT A OKF 2 300 6.25 0.108 .029 0.109 5205 1.120 1.120 01-10-01 01:40:01 CONT B OKF 2 300 6.25 0.108 .042 0.119 41463 8.914 8.914 01-10-01 01:45:01 CONT A OKF 2 300 6.25 0.107 .040 0.109 5696 1.226 1.226 01-10-01 01:50:01 CONT B OKF 2 300 6.25 0.108 .023 0.109 4865 1.046 1.046 01-10-01 01:55:01 CONT A OKF 3 300 6.25 0.108 .021 0.144 126103 27.124 27.12401-10-01 02:00:01 CONT B OKF 3 300 6.25 0.108 .053 0.116 26556 5.709 5.70901-10-01 02:05:01 CONT A OKF 3 300 6.25 0.105 .082 0.108 9549 2.054 2.05401-10-01 02:10:01 CONT B OKF 1 300 6.25 0.105 .026 0.106 2561 0.550 0.550 01-10-01 02:15:01 CONT A NPF 1 300 6.25 0.107 .037 .000 0 .000 .000 01-10-01 02:20:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.23 0.108 .050 0.165 197747 5.455 5.455 01-10-01 02:25:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .025 0.165 198108 5.456 5.456 01-10-01 02:30:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .047 0.165 199661 5.493 5.493 01-10-01 02:35:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .032 0.164 198080 5.455 5.455 01-10-01 02:40:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .063 0.165 197029 5.419 5.419 01-10-01 02:45:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .043 0.164 194434 5.355 5.355 01-10-01 02:50:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .032 0.164 196977 5.419 5.419 01-10-01 02:55:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .024 0.164 195478 5.384 5.384 01-10-01 03:00:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .052 0.165 198595 5.464 5.464 01-10-01 03:05:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .041 0.163 193697 5.335 5.335 01-10-01 03:10:01 CONT B OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .064 0.164 194459 5.350 5.350 01-10-01 03:15:01 CONT A OK 0 300 6.25 0.108 .037 0.164 194536 5.357 5.357

Hg0 Blank HgP RGM

ng/m3 pg/m3 pg/m3 pg/m3

Hg0 Blank HgP RGM

ng/m3 pg/m3 pg/m3 pg/m3

OperationOperation


Installation RequirementsInstallation Requirements

LocationLocation Need outdoor location within 25 ft. of 2537ANeed outdoor location within 25 ft. of 2537A Fetch is very importantFetch is very important Vertical height. Should be 3-10 m above gradeVertical height. Should be 3-10 m above grade

Power requirements (when desorbing only)Power requirements (when desorbing only) Approx. 1200 VA required by Model 1130Approx. 1200 VA required by Model 1130 Further 1300 VA required by Model 1135Further 1300 VA required by Model 1135 Two dedicated standard 115 VAC 15A circuitsTwo dedicated standard 115 VAC 15A circuits Pump module can share circuit with 2537APump module can share circuit with 2537A


Sample InstallationsSample Installations Figure 1 - Temporary

Model 1130/35 Installation (AES, Quebec Canada)

Figure 2 - Permanent Arctic Model 1130

Installation (NOAA, Barrow Alaska)

Figure 4 - Temporary Model 1130-P Installation (US EPA & Florida DEP)

Figure 3 - Model 1130-P (prototype) Mounted on roof of trailer

(US EPA, NERL)

Figure 5 - Model 1130-P sampling in Antarctica

(GKSS & AWI, Germany)


Operational RequirementsOperational Requirements

Denuder requires changing every week or twoDenuder requires changing every week or two

RPF requires exchanging every 8 to 12 weeksRPF requires exchanging every 8 to 12 weeks

Weekly or bi-weekly site visits recommendedWeekly or bi-weekly site visits recommended

Filter changes, leak checks, etc. as required Filter changes, leak checks, etc. as required during site visitsduring site visits


Lab SupportLab Support

Extra denuders & RPF’s are usually kept Extra denuders & RPF’s are usually kept on handon hand Several units recoated / restuffed at one timeSeveral units recoated / restuffed at one time Blanked, capped and shipped to siteBlanked, capped and shipped to site Tube furnace required for blankingTube furnace required for blanking Source of DIW is requiredSource of DIW is required

Elements may be exchanged in the field Elements may be exchanged in the field using relatively unskilled personnelusing relatively unskilled personnel


End: Detailed OperationEnd: Detailed Operation

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