Model 1820 Dual Cell

Water vapour in the range 0 - 1,000 ppm can be measures with this analyser using an electrolytic cell.

Water vapour is a notoriously difficult measurement to make as it adheres to stainless steel tubing, valves, filters etc. Diteco use chemically treated tubing to reduce the adherence of the water to the tubing.

Model 1820 Dual Cell
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The operating principle of the moisture analyser is as follows. Sample is passed through a phosphorous pentoxide (P₂O₅) electrolytic cell of proven performance at a constant flow. All of the moisture in the sample is continuously absorbed on to the P₂O₅ and electrolysed by passing a current through the platinum wires. According to Faraday's Law, the moisture content of the gas is proportional to the amount of current required for electrolysis.

The benefits are as follows:

• Absolute Measurement - Calibration not required
• Dual Cell Configuration - One in operation with one in standby
• Built-In Sample System - Reduces installation costs
• Simple Cell Regeneration - Low cost of ownership
• Chemically Treated SS Tubing - Prevents moisture adhering to tubing walls

Applications Include:

Nuclear Power : CO2 Coolant
Petrochemical : Instrument Air
    Inert Gas Blanketing
Food : O2 and CO2 Packaging Gases
Gas Manufacture : Quality of Permanent Gases
Cryogenics : Purity of CO2, N2, O2, etc.
Medical : Instrument air, NO, O2
Semiconductor : Glove Boxes
Power Generation : H2 alternator gas
ANALYSER SPECIFICATIONS:
Ranges : Span 0-820 wpm, Calibrated 0-600 wpm
    ppm(w) ranges also available
Accuracy : ± 2% of range
Response Time : 30 sec for T90
Ambient : 1 ⁰C to 45 ⁰C
Output : 4-20 mA/ 0-30 mV
Alarm : One fully adjustable relay output
DIMENSIONS:
365(w) x 192(h) x 400(d) mm
Weight 10 kg
UTILITIES REQUIRED:
Power : 100-120, 220-240 VAC
    45 to 65 Hz
SAMPLE CONDITIONS:
Pressure : 0.4 to 75 Bar g
Temperature : -10°C to +50° (above sample dewpoint)
Flow Rate : 0.1 to 2 l/min
OPTIONS:
Fault alarm
Power Fail alarm
Low flow alarm