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Mercury CEMS LX-4000-Hg

ESEGAS engineered the Mercury Generator as a premium gas calibration platform serving environmental protection initiatives and industrial emission controls worldwide. This cutting-edge system enables precise calibration for urban air quality stations, indoor monitoring devices, and gas analyzer manufacturing QC processes.

 
Our integration team incorporated this technology into the Mercury emission monitoring system (CEMS) LX-4000-Hg platform. This innovative configuration achieves unprecedented measurement precision, demonstrating a remarkable detection threshold of 0.05 µg/m³. Such exceptional sensitivity facilitates mercury quantification in diverse industrial emission streams, particularly during: mercury ore processing operations, spent mercuric chloride catalyst recovery procedures, and coal combustion plant exhaust management.

What is The Mercury CEMS LX-4000-Hg?

  • System Composition

    Gaseous pollutant monitoring: Total Gaseous Mercury, Elemental Mercury, Ionic Mercury.

    Flue gas parameter monitoring: Flue gas temperature, pressure, and velocity.

    System control device, data acquisition system: Industrial computer

  • The CEMS LX-4000-Hg employs Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry (CVAFS) technology to deliver precise quantification of mercury concentrations in flue gas. This innovative solution continuously tracks emission trends while calculating cumulative discharge rates with exceptional accuracy.
     
    Specifically, the analyzer detects multiple mercury species including elemental, ionic, and total gaseous mercury compounds. Through advanced spectral resolution capabilities, it enables comprehensive emission profiling across diverse industrial processes.

How does the Mercury CEMS LX-4000-Hg work?

ESEGAS leverages innovative CV-AFS technology to deliver a mercury emission monitoring solution with unparalleled precision. Our Hg stack monitoring system continuously tracks real-time mercury concentrations and calculates cumulative emission rates with high accuracy.
 
The system integrates multiple critical components: a robust sampling probe, thermally regulated extraction lines, and an advanced pretreatment unit. Furthermore, it combines a dedicated mercury analyzer with specialized generators for elemental/ionic mercury calibration. This comprehensive configuration ensures reliable data acquisition across diverse industrial conditions.
 
By implementing this cutting-edge technology, industries achieve two vital objectives: first, maintaining strict compliance with evolving environmental mandates; second, establishing proactive emission control strategies. Through precise mercury quantification and trend analysis, organizations can optimize operational processes while demonstrating environmental stewardship. Ultimately, ESEGAS empowers enterprises to balance production efficiency with ecological responsibility – a strategic advantage in today’s sustainability-focused industrial landscape.

Technology Principle

Initially, a high-temperature sampling pump extracts gas through a probe, heated conduit, and thermal ball valve. Operators precisely blend the collected sample with high-purity nitrogen at a 20:1 dilution ratio. Following this preparatory phase, the homogenized mixture proceeds to a mercury valence converter. Within an 800°C catalytic chamber, ionic mercury transforms into atomic species, which then enter a dedicated analyzer for total mercury quantification after thermal stabilization.
 
The system employs Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence Spectrophotometry (CV AFS) for unparalleled sensitivity. A low-voltage mercury lamp irradiates vaporized samples with 254 nm ultraviolet energy. Atomic mercury absorbs this radiation, elevating electrons to excited states. During de-excitation, these atoms emit fluorescent light at identical wavelengths. A photomultiplier precisely quantifies emission intensity, correlating linearly with mercury concentration.
Subsequently, sophisticated signal processors amplify and digitize photometric data via analog-to-digital conversion. Integrated microcontrollers perform real-time algorithmic analysis, generating concentration metrics. Operators instantly visualize results through interactive interfaces or obtain hardcopy outputs for archival compliance.

Mercury Vapor Generation System

The mercury generator system integrates two mass flow controllers (MFCs) and a permeation furnace as its primary components. At the heart of the system lies the permeation furnace, where precise thermal regulation occurs. An ultra-precision thermostat maintains exact temperature stability in the permeation tube, while advanced mass flow meters govern gas dynamics with exceptional accuracy. Following a preset thermal stabilization phase, the configuration reliably generates monatomic mercury vapor at consistent, calibrated concentrations.

Ionic Mercury Scalar Gas Generator

This precision instrument generates stable mercury ion scalar gas concentrations for calibrating mercury valence converter efficiency. The system integrates a precision-engineered mass flow meter to regulate carrier gas streams and an ultra-precise liquid pump to inject HgCl2 master solution into the evaporation chamber. Following this, both media streams undergo simultaneous heating to 180°C, triggering rapid vaporization and homogeneous blending. This integrated process ensures consistent delivery of ionized mercury calibration gas with traceable accuracy. Advanced thermal control mechanisms and multi-stage flow optimization further guarantee reproducible output for critical converter performance validation.

Advantages of Dilution Extraction CEMS

Simplified Maintenance and Operation

The dilution method can lead to more stable readings, resulting in less frequent calibration, saving time and resources. Many modern systems feature intuitive interfaces and automated functions that simplify operation.

Prevention of Instrument Damage

This protective measure helps prolong the life of monitoring equipment, ultimately reducing maintenance and replacement costs. By diluting the gases before reaching the analyzers, the risk of damaging sensitive components is significantly reduced.

Real-Time Monitoring and Reporting

The accurate measurement and reporting capabilities of dilution extraction CEMS ensure that data submitted to regulatory agencies are reliable. Continuous monitoring allows operators to detect and address emissions issues promptly, enhancing compliance.

Enhanced Measurement Accuracy

This technique ensures that the sample is representative of the overall emissions, allowing for precise monitoring of pollutants. By diluting the sample gas at a controlled ratio, variations in concentration that could lead to inaccuracies in measurement are minimized.

Environmental Benefits

Accurate monitoring aids in identifying and mitigating excessive emissions, thereby helping to minimize environmental impact. The ability to monitor emissions precisely supports companies in their commitment to sustainable and responsible operations.

Versatility in Applications

The system can be utilized in diverse industrial processes, from power generation to manufacturing, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This system effectively measures a variety of pollutants, including NOx, SO2, O2, CO, and CO2, using different analyzers tailored to specific gases.

Advantages of Dilution Extraction CEMS

High Reliability and Low Maintenance Costs​

The dilution system significantly enhances system reliability while reducing operational and maintenance expenses. Its average operating cost is only 1/3 to 1/2 of a direct sampling system.

Condensation-Free Operation

Instant dilution within the probe eliminates condensation effects, removing the need for heated or insulated sampling lines. This prevents potential instrument damage caused by condensation

Real-Time Monitoring and Reporting

The accurate measurement and reporting capabilities of dilution extraction CEMS ensure that data submitted to regulatory agencies are reliable. Continuous monitoring allows operators to detect and address emissions issues promptly, enhancing compliance.

Enhanced Measurement Accuracy

This technique ensures that the sample is representative of the overall emissions, allowing for precise monitoring of pollutants. By diluting the sample gas at a controlled ratio, variations in concentration that could lead to inaccuracies in measurement are minimized.

Efficiency and Simplified Maintenance

Rapid sample gas transmission, reduced maintenance workload, and minimal consumable usage. Additionally, it supports data processing and report generation

Versatility in Applications

The system can be utilized in diverse industrial processes, from power generation to manufacturing, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This system effectively measures a variety of pollutants, including NOx, SO2, O2, CO, and CO2, using different analyzers tailored to specific gases.

What are Mercury CEMS LX-4000-Hg used for?

This advanced instrument serves diverse sectors including power plant boiler systems, industrial/civil combustion units, thermal processing furnaces, municipal solid waste incinerators, and hazardous material destruction facilities. Furthermore, it supports mercury extraction processes, catalytic recovery operations, and industrial refining applications.

Across regulatory-driven applications, the system plays a pivotal role in environmental compliance management, particularly for EPA Method 30B validation and continuous emission monitoring. Its ruggedized design incorporates advanced thermal stabilization, ensuring reliability during extended calibration cycles and critical air quality assessments.

 How Dilution Method CEMS Ensures a Stable Dilution Ratio

Control of Flue Gas Intake

The sampling probe features a supersonic orifice that ensures a constant gas flow rate when the pressure differential across the orifice exceeds 0.46 times the upstream pressure. This condition is maintained as long as the vacuum level behind the orifice is greater than -53 kPa, regardless of changes in temperature or pressure. Venturi tube downstream of the orifice creates sufficient vacuum by directing the dilution air flow, enabling consistent gas intake. The entire process relies on aerodynamic principles, with stable operation ensured by a continuous supply of instrument air (0.6 MPa, 20 L/min).

Control of Dilution Air Flow

The Venturi tube also acts as a flow restrictor, controlling the flow rate of the dilution air. Multi-stage pressure regulators maintain the dilution air at a consistent pressure (typically 0.35 kPa). Stable dilution air pressure not only ensures a consistent vacuum in the Venturi tube but also guarantees a steady flue gas intake, maintaining the overall dilution ratio.

Supersonic Orifice

The supersonic orifice minimizes the influence of temperature and pressure fluctuations on the dilution ratio. By operating at critical flow conditions, the orifice ensures that the volumetric flow rate of gas through it depends solely on the gas velocity, which is close to the speed of sound.

System-Wide Calibration

Calibration gas is introduced at the probe's front end and follows the same path as the sample gas to the analyzer. This method validates the consistency of the dilution ratio and eliminates system-wide errors, ensuring accuracy across the entire system.

Dilution Sampling Probe Design

The probe integrates a critical orifice (supersonic orifice) with a 0.1 µm fine filter to prevent dust blockages. 2.A Venturi tube, powered by pressurized clean air, generates the necessary vacuum. This system uses 3–7 liters of compressed air, which is directed through a nozzle to create suction, ensuring efficient and stable operation of the dilution system.

Dilution Extraction CEMS Designs: Factors to Consider

Sample Conditioning

It is essential to integrate effective sample conditioning units that can remove moisture, particulate matter, and other contaminants. Maintaining appropriate temperatures within the system is vital to prevent condensation, which can skew results. Systems must be insulated and, if necessary, heated to avoid inaccuracies due to temperature fluctuations.

Dilution Ratios

Standard dilution ratios, such as 100:1, may be employed to mix the flue gas with clean, dry air. This dilution must be precisely controlled to match the requirements for specific gases being detected. Incorporating adjustable dilution mechanisms allows operators to modify settings based on real-time conditions of the gas being monitored and regulatory requirements.

Selection of Analyzers

Analyzers must be selected for their robustness and capability to function optimally in the specific environmental and operational conditions of the facility. Different gases require distinct analytical techniques.

System Reliabilities and Maintenance

Incorporating self-diagnostics can alert operators to system malfunctions before they impact data collection. Designing systems that are straightforward to maintain, with easily accessible components, can help ensure technicians can perform regular checks and repairs without significant downtime

Data Acquisition and Handling

The design should facilitate continuous real-time monitoring capabilities to allow for immediate responses to emissions changes, enhancing operational control.Systems must support seamless integration with data reporting tools to ensure accurate compliance documentation can be generated without manual entry, thereby minimizing human error.

Environmental Factors

The design must consider varying environmental parameters and include features that allow the system to adapt. For instance, if ambient temperatures are prone to fluctuation, temperature-regulating equipment needs to be factored into the CEMS design. Robust Material Selection: Materials used in the construction of sampling lines, probes, and other components must be resistant to corrosion and degradation from environmental influences to enhance longevity and reliability.

Supply Mercury CEMS LX-4000-Hg By Monitoring Needs

Mercury Analyzer

  • Cold Atomic fluorescence technology with high sensitivity.
  • The detection limit is low to 0.05μg/m3
  • Wide measuring range, high accuracy
  • Continuous monitoring with fast response
  • The long service life of the light source
  • With reference detector–real-time compensate the concentration deviation caused by light intensily attenuation
  • Key components imported and ensured with high quality

Mercury CEMS LX-4000-Hg By Body Arrangement

  • The system consists of a sampling probe and an integrated temperature-pressure-flow probe placed in the chimney or flue, as well as an extraction cabinet, a mercury analyzer, and a compressed gas source in a cabin.
  • The sampling probe is responsible for sampling the flue gas and has a built-in ceramic filter element for filtering dust from the flue gas.
  • High-temperature tracing of tracer lines avoids water vapor condensation/mercury adsorption in the flue gas.
  • Temperature and pressure flow are used to measure the temperature, pressure and flow rate of flue gases in a chimney or flue.
  • The extraction cabinet is responsible for extracting the flue gas and analyzing and measuring the mercury concentration indicators.
  • Mercury generators, and mercury ionizers are used to calibrate mercury analyzers.
  • An air compressor generates compressed air for periodic back-purging of heat tracing lines sampling probes, and temperature and pressure streams.
  • Nitrogen generators produce dilute nitrogen.

Temperature, pressure, flowrate monitor

The monitor is mainly composed of an “S”-type pitot tube detection head, pressure tube protection sleeve, differential pressure transmitter, back-blowing control valve, and other components.

  • Ultra-high-precision pressure sensor achieves the measurement of low-flow (2m/s)
  • LCD operating unit provides good human-machine interaction interface
  • Settable timing backblow interval, Pitot coefficient, etc.
  • Overpressure protection effectively prevents pressure sensor from being damaged and reduces operating costs
  • Strengthen output signal protection

Technical Parameters

ItemsMercury Analyzer
Ionic Mercury Generator
PrincipleMercury Analyzer: Cold Atomic Fluorescence (CACF)
Ionic Mercury Generator: Mass Flow Meter Control Ratio
RangeMercury Analyzer: 0~5μg/m3, 0~200μg/m3
Ionic Mercury Generator:
Gas FlowMercury Analyzer: 800sccm ±10%
Ionic Mercury Generator:
Zero point noiseMercury Analyzer: ≤0.2ppb
Ionic Mercury Generator:
Range noiseMercury Analyzer: ≤lppb
Ionic Mercury Generator:
Response timeMercury Analyzer: <90s, (T90)
Ionic Mercury Generator: ≤60s
Zero point driftMercury Analyzer: No more than ±1% F.S.
Ionic Mercury Generator:
Range driftMercury Analyzer: No more than ±1% F.S.
Ionic Mercury Generator:
Operating temperatureMercury Analyzer: -20°C to 50°C
Ionic Mercury Generator: 5℃~40℃
Output interfaceMercury Analyzer: 8 channels, output content configurable, 24VDC (Relay Output Interface); 4 channels, output content configurable, max. load carrying capacity <800 ohms (4-20ma Output Interface)
Ionic Mercury Generator: RS232, RS485
Product dimensionsMercury Analyzer: 223x432x620mm
Ionic Mercury Generator: 223×432 x620mm
Dilution gas flow rangeMercury Analyzer:
Ionic Mercury Generator: 0~20 SLPM
Standard gas flow rangeMercury Analyzer:
Ionic Mercury Generator: 0 ~100sccm
Flow rate linearityMercury Analyzer:
Ionic Mercury Generator: ±(0.5 ~ 1)%F.S.
Flow control repeatabilityMercury Analyzer:
Ionic Mercury Generator: +0.5%F.S.
Output elemental mercury concentrationMercury Analyzer:
Ionic Mercury Generator: 0-150ng/min
Operating humidityMercury Analyzer:
Ionic Mercury Generator: 0~95%RH
Power supplyMercury Analyzer: 220 VAC /1000W
Ionic Mercury Generator: (200~240)VAC
Displayed Value Error Mercury Analyzer: No more than ±5%
Ionic Mercury Generator: 
Repetitive Mercury Analyzer: ≤1%
Ionic Mercury Generator: 
Communication Interface Mercury Analyzer: 1 RS232, 1 RS485
Ionic Mercury Generator:

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