42 GAS DETECTION
New remote access portal transforms interaction for biogas and methane analysis operators
QED Environmental Systems has launched a new customer portal for its Biogas 3000 and Biomethane 3000 analysers. The new portal aims to significantly reduce downtime, improve business productivity and further develop customer communications.
Designed for QED customers, distributors and technical support teams, the cloud-based system provides remote diagnostic and update capabilities. This significantly improves the way the business and its customers work, as system upgrades and developments can now be carried out with just a press of a button.
The new customer portal offers remote access to QED’s popular fixed gas analysis products, the Biogas 3000 and Biomethane 3000. The portal also offers users the ability to view all settings as configured, while also updating the system’s firmware. Customers will also be able to remotely reset the entire system, view the event log and carry out an air calibration process from start to finish.
Michael Reghenzani, Product Test Engineer for QED, said: “We’re very excited and proud to be launching QED’s new customer portal with remote access, as we believe it offers an easy to use, invaluable tool for those involved with anaerobic digestion and biogas production. Monitoring of biogas systems, diagnosis and obtaining technical support has never been easier.
“In addition to being able to access the very latest status of how their system is working, it is now much easier for customers to get technical support and remotely assess how a system is performing. We are confident that it will prove to be an important asset for our customers in this market.”
The system information view also provides data on a range of outputs including live gas readings, updated every 15 minutes, gas temperature, process timing and auto calibration settings making it easy to pinpoint the root of any issues that may arise.
An access management function available on the portal also allows customers to grant access to internal members, QED or its authorised service agents. This can be done to improve response times when remote support is needed. Permission can be granted on a permanent or fixed duration basis.
To access the portal, customers will simply have to create or use an existing Microsoft or LinkedIn login. Once they have an authorised account, users can then add their systems to it by providing a system serial number and security code.
Access to the system is achieved via an Ethernet connection, with Wi-Fi and cellular options available. Further details on how to set up the system and get it online will be included in a user manual provided at the time of product purchase.
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Arcoptix recently introduced the Gasex HD-05 gas spectrometers with a resolution of 0.5 cm-1 in a spectral range of 2-12 microns (830 – 5000 cm-1). This matches the requirements of the new legal standards for use of FTIR technology in the industry and environmental monitoring. The spectrometers are designed for simple and reliable deployment even in harsh operational conditions.
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Lightweight, compact and robust construction remain an imperative for all Arcoptix products - 13kg and (450 x 320 x 280)mm for the portable unit Porta (8 hours autonomy), 3.8 kg and 380 x 180 x 120 mm for the OEM version. The achieved 0.5 cm-1 spectral resolution while keeping the size and weight identical to its predecessors significantly broadens the field of possible applications of Gasex spectrometers and enables effortless upgrades where needed. A Gasex HD-05 is simple to use; the first spectrum is obtained within minutes after unpacking.
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A new generation of methane selective portable detectors has emerged recently, offering extra-long distance detection capacities. The Gazoscan, manufactured by Gazomat is an instrument capable of detecting methane up to 100m. This opens up new perspectives in the field of natural gas pipeline network monitoring, as illustrated in the following example.
This case relates to a conventional gas distribution network inspection conducted from a mobile leak survey vehicle. The scheduled route includes a bridge over a river where the pipeline crosses underground. Running at a distance of approximately 50m from the bridge, that part of the network is listed as non- accessible and non-surveyable. Driving over the bridge, the survey technician decides to test the laser-based Gazoscan detector. Standing right at the centre of the bridge, he points the laser beam towards the water surface and scans the area between both river banks. As it reaches the middle of the river, the Gazoscan’s alarm sets off powerfully. On the device screen, the reading displayed in ppm/m corresponds to a methane concentration almost 50 times above the levels usually encountered by the operator.
To make sure, the somewhat taken aback technician shoots again with the Gazoscan. Readings however do remain at the same high level. The gas leak detected IS really significant, and yet there are no visible signs in the area - no burnt grass, no dead fish, no gas bubbling up to the water surface. Looking carefully, he identifies gas pipeline markers indicating the presence of a transmission pipeline. Alerted, the services in charge of the transmission network and of the distribution network must urgently determine the leak source. As a first step, the service pressure in the distribution pipeline section is modified and measures taken using the Gazoscan from the bridge. The results quickly show the leak originates from the distribution network. Major repair works are scheduled, comprised of (trenchless) directional drilling over a 2 km distance and the replacement of the leaky pipeline section running under the river bed.
As to the technician involved, he freely admits he will never forget the experience that showed him all the benefits and potential of this type of detectors. As he says, ‘the devices are so easy to use and so quick to start up. Wherever pipelines or installations are hard to access, they simply make field inspections easier and more exhaustive, while allowing to keep safe distances’.
Atex and IECEx certified, the methane detector offers an extended range of application in a variety of industries.
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