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Mercury SamplingSolutions
presents
Simple, Proven Technology
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Appendix K Dual Train Sampling System
Configuration:• Probe• Sampling Line• Chiller• Control Console
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XC-6000EPC Schematic
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Probe Components – HGP-Series
Configuration:• Length (3,6,9,12ft Standard)• Material – 316 SS or C276 Hastelloy• Heated – Zoned Wattage Heater Standard• Enclosure – Insulated Junction Box Standard• Pitot Tube – Optional S Type Pitot• Trap Sizes – 10mm Large Standard• Optional 6mm Small Trap Adapter
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Trap Options
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Sampling Lines – HGU Series
Custom Configurations:• Various Lengths Available• Paired Sample Lines• Power & Control Cords• Pitot Lines (Optional)• Communication Cables
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Chiller Components
Configuration:• Robust, rugged gas
conditioner (REQUIRED)• Acid Gas Scrubber
recommended• Closed Loop Condensation
Collection• Dual Channel
• Common Types:• Refrigerated• Stirling Technology• Thermo-electric
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Control Console Overview
• Dual Channel Console (Paired Train)• Fully Automated with Data Acquisition• Constant or Proportional Flow Control• Internal or External Stack Flow Rate Input
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Control Console Hardware Features
• Dual Dry Gas Meters with Optical Encoders• Long-life diaphragm pumps with Brushless DC Motors• Mass Flow & Barometric Pressure Sensors• Optional Pitot Sensor• 8 Type K Multi-Isolated TC Channels• Proportional Flow Control Valves
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Mercury Console Diagram
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Main ScreenOptions:
• Load a profile (test configuration)
• From internal flashmemory
• From external file(PC)
• Add New
• Edit Current
Profile currently loaded into console.
Select From: Calibration – DGM & Sensors or Export data file to selected memory device
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Select Profile Screen• Select from
previous configurations
• Add newconfigurations
• Edit existingconfigurations
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General Information Screen
User has option to enter additional data into profiles
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Automated Pre-Test Leak Check Screen
• Measure volume and flowrate based onencoder with 1 cubic centimeter resolution
• User-selectablevariable vacuum @ 5 inch or 10inch Vacuumlevels
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Set Probe Screen
• Screen promptsuser to insertprobe in stack
• Allows users toview Delta Pvalue at currentlocation
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Mercury Sampler XC-6000D Screen
• Programprompts user for cartridge ID’s and DGMvolume readingsat start and end ofthe test
• Redundant Backupof electronic volume reading
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Real Time Data Screen
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Post-Leak Test Screen• Post test leak
check automaticallychecks to maximum vacuum loggedduring sample run
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DGM Calibration Screen
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Sensor Calibration Screen• 8 TC Channels
• 2 Vacuum
• 2 Mass Flow
• 1 Delta P
• 1 Barometric Pressure
• Manually controlpumps and values from this screen
• All Calibration datais stored with eachtest data file.
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XC-6000EPC Automated Sampler• Use for Primary, or
Back-up MonitoringSystem
• Suitable for RATA’s (Relative Accuracy TestAudits) pending EPA Approval
• Remote access and control via networked computer
• Quick set-up time
• Inexpensive, minimum operating cost
• Easy to use, reliable
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• Meets all Appendix K & Method 324 specifications.
• Quadrature encoders on both gas meters for low flow downto 1.0 cc resolution.
• Pump & ProValve PWM for proportional or constant flowcontrol.
• External Analog Inputs for: Stack Flow, Moisture or otheruser inputs – 0-5VDC, 0-10VDC, 4-20mA or Station dry contact signal. Pitot DP input optional.
• Sample flow rates: 0.3 - 1 LPM.
Performance
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Performance• Vacuum controlled leak checks for both pre and post
checks.
• Moisture Monitor can be integrated for real time moisturemeasurements.
• Loss of Power: Auto or Manual restart.
• Probe heater & chiller temperature control through externalPID or Console.
• Remote input for Test Run Pause/Resume.
• Lap Top / Desk Top interface.
• CSV & XML data file formatting
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• Operating temperature range: 0° – 120° F.
• Water resistant, portable, high density polyethylene caseor 19” rack mount enclosure.
• Install in shelter or on stack up to 1000 feet from probe.
Environment
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• Two 16-bit RISC processors for all control & loggingfunctions.
• 1 GB+ SD Memory – capable of 99 runs of 30 days eachlogging one-minute data points.
• Multi-layered isolation/protection up to 25KV.
• Pressure and temperature compensated Mass Flow Sensor.
• Four spare inputs and three spare outputs.
• Digital Alarm outputs (Future option).
Circuitry
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Communications
• Ethernet, Wireless, USB and RS-232/485.
• ModBus and Ethernet available for direct communicationswith the DAS or station (Work in progress, DAS supplierhelp may be required).
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Power Requirements
• Console power: 115VAC +10% @ 50-60 HZ. One or two 15 Amp Circuits.
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Physical Characteristics • Size: Rack Mount: 17”X14”X15.5” Weatherproof case:
22”X16.5”X19”
• Console Weight: Approx. 42 lbs.
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• Dual sample train, dual zone heated Hastelloy sampleprobe.
• User friendly quick trap probe for multiple uses and minimumchange-out time.
• Quad probe for reference method or extra sample train use.
• Portable Stirling Chiller for moisture removal in harsh ontack environments.
• Mac H2O monitor for real time moisture measurement.
• Sample lines constructed to any configuration needed.
Other System Components
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