SCS-400 - Sample Collection System
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your process meet the latest regulatory standards?
The
Analytical Process Systems, Inc. SCS-400 is a Sample Collection
System for collecting Methanol and Aldehyde samples with
speciation for alternative fuel vehicles. This addresses
both R&D and certification processes necessary to meet
increasing worldwide environmental regulatory standards.
By using
the highest quality flow control components and electrical
equipment, the SCS-400 delivers fast, accurate, and repeatable
measurements.
With
four (4) separate sampling phases, plus a single ambient
phase for continuous sampling throughout the entire test
the sample collection device can be varied according to
the test phase. Bypass circuits for initial stabilization
of the sampling system have also been integrated.
User
Friendly Interface
The SCS-400 uses a Pentium®-PC based control system
and operator interface running Windows NT®. APS's SureTestTM
software provides an intuitive graphical user interface
for ease of system operation. This flexibility allows the
system to be run stand-alone, delayed start, or as a slave
to a typical emissions host computer.
The
SCS-400 software offers:
- Time
interval configurable test reports
- Automatic
test setup
- Calibration
procedures
- Diagnostic
functions
- Automatic
leak check
- Bar
graph visual aides
- Dial-up
diagnostics
SCS-400
Hardware:
- Touch
screen 15" monitor
- 3.5"
floppy disk drive
- Read/Write
CD-ROM drive
- 3-COM
905x modular 10/100-network card
- 3-COM
56K X2 Modem
Modes
of Operation:
- Idle
- Bypass
(pretest)
- Calibration
- Test
(phases 1-4)
- Leak
Check
Purge Sample Lines
- Evac/Purge
bags with zero gas
Typical
Applications
Methanol
and Aldehyde Analysis - The SCS is typically used in
conjunction with HPLC analysis to determine Methanol and
Formaldehyde levels found in the diluted exhaust stream
of internal combustion engines.
Speciation
Sampling (optional) - The SCS collects sample bags from
the vehicle exhaust for speciation.
Sample
Volume Measurement - Total sample volume is determined
using electronic mass flow measurement. Using one mass flow
controller per sample stream the SCS measures the flow rate
of the collected sample. The continuous flow is then converted
to the total volume of the sample being collected for each
phase.
Regulatory
Standards - The SCS complies with EPA standards defined
in 40 CFR 86.109, as well as revisions to these regulations
dated June 28, 1994.
Four
Phase Testing - The standard SCS system provides up
to four (4) sampling phases, plus an ambient phase for Methanol
and Aldehyde. The system can also be supplied with single
or four (4) phase ambient speciation bag samples.
General
Specifications:
- Flow
Rates
- Methanol
2 slpm (up to 4 phases)
- Aldehyde
1 slpm (up to 4 phases)
- Speciation
up to 3 slpm
- Mass
Flow Controllers: Accuracy - +/- 1% of full scale
- Repeatability
- +/- 0.15% of full scale
- Enclosure
dimensions: 72"H x 24"W x 32"D
- Power
requirements: 120/60 VAC, single phase, 20 Amp circuit
- 220/60
VAC, single phase
- Wetted
Parts: Stainless Steel, Teflon®, Viton®, or PVC
- Sample
Collection Devices: Aldehyde - Millipore cartridges filled
with DNPH
- Methanol
- Glass Impingers
- Speciation
- Tedlar Black Bags (25L)
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