Environmental Applications for Real-Time Mass Spectrometer Gas Analyzers

Recent updates to 40 CFR 60 and 63 have increased EPA regulations on flare gas and fenceline monitoring. This has led to a need for real-time gas analysis solutions at oil refineries and hydrocarbon manufacturing plants.

Industrial mass spectrometers provide fast, continuous updates on compliance parameters. They also offer critical insights for process safety and control. This presentation covers real-world applications, such as fenceline, flare gas, fuel gas, and air monitoring, using real-time mass spectrometer gas analyzers.

Mass spectrometry identifies and quantifies substances based on molecular mass. Gases and vapors are ionized in a vacuum chamber. Electric fields filter the ions. Selected ions reach the detector, and gas composition is calculated and reported in real-time.

Mass spectrometers are versatile and fast. They can analyze any class of molecules. With one analyzer, you can monitor multiple sample points, saving on hardware and maintenance costs.