Air Products has developed an online equipment selector, which aims to simplify the process of choosing the right equipment for all types of analytical applications, including emissions monitoring.
According to the company, gas analysis is becoming more complex and choosing the right equipment for individual applications can be difficult, even for experienced analysts or laboratory managers.
As a result, users increasingly rely on expert advice to identify the best analytical model.
Following the introduction of its online gas mixture selector, Air Products is launching a complementary online tool, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing a step-by-step guide to selecting the right equipment for each analytical application.
The analyst enters data about the application, including information about the gases used and the outlet pressure required.
They can then view the recommended equipment model, complete with detailed technical specifications, before confirming their selection.
There is also an online equipment catalogue, so if analysts and laboratory managers already know which piece of equipment they need, they can source up-to-date information.
Isabelle Laurent, a market specialist for Air Products, said: 'Gas equipment, such as regulators, valves and manifolds, perform a critical function in ensuring that the quality of the gas is maintained at the point of use.
'If air contamination occurs at any stage, this can affect the overall performance and accuracy of all kinds of gas analysis applications.
'The new equipment selector brings added peace of mind for the user by making intelligent recommendations about the equipment and preferred options according to each specific analytical application,' she added.
The Experis range of ultra-high-purity (UHP) gases, calibration and certified mixtures includes 35 combinations of regulators and 55 combinations of line regulators.
Depending on the application, each piece of equipment needs to be carefully selected.
For example, when using corrosive gases, stainless-steel equipment is needed, whereas for applications using oxygen or oxidising mixtures, brass equipment is preferred.
Similarly, where high levels of constant stable outlet pressure and flow accuracy are required, double-stage regulators are usually recommended.
Laurent said: 'Delivering quality gas analysis demands more than just the highest-quality UHP gases and gas mixtures.
'The right equipment is responsible for delivering, monitoring and regulating the supply of these gases and this can make a significant difference in ensuring consistent and accurate instrument calibration and operation,' she added.
