REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOHNSON MATTHEY PORTABLE HYDROGEN ANALYSER

The Analyser should be located as close to the converter as practical, to ensure that
sample lines are kept to the minimum length possible. The customer should provide
weather protection, lighting, power supply, a table and safe, easy access. It will operate
on either 110v or 220v AC supplies. The analyser is certified for use in hazardous areas,
however, the temporary installation for reductions will not make that standard, hence it
should be installed under a “permit to work” in accordance with local plant procedures.

A simple line diagram (Fig 1) shows the required sample system connections. Note that a
“fast sample system” should be employed i.e. a rapid flow of gas for each sample line
passes through a small cooler, condenser/ liquid trap and drain and then is vented: by
gradually closing the sample vent valve a small backpressure can be produced sufficient
to provide a sample flow to the analyser. This connection to the analyser should also be
kept as short as possible to prevent condensation of any remaining moisture in the sample
that could cause damage.

Photographs of the analyser in a typical installation are included (Fig. 2 and Fig. 3). The
converter inlet sample is connected to one side of the manifold and the converter outlet
line to the other via small filters supplied with the analyser. The analyser exhausts to
atmosphere, it should be noted that the analyser uses a sensor head and does not
physically draw the sample through the unit. The sample lines may be constructed from 6
mm stainless steel, or copper or nylon tube, the latter being most convenient.
Compression fittings are used, those on the analyser having rubber compression rings. To
summarise the requirements:

• Adequate weather protection.

• A table.
• Lighting supply.
• Electricity supply – either 110 - 120v 50/60Hz or 220-240v 50/60Hz. Power
consumption < 50VA.
• Sample lines must be fitted with pressure reducing valves and liquid traps.
• Sample lines may be made from 6mm nylon, copper or stainless steel tube.
• Vent lines outlets to be well clear of personnel.
• Analyser sample must be dry.
• Compliance with local procedures for use of non-certified equipment.

If the plant has an analyser station nearby which contains a fast loop sampling system,
then it is perfectly acceptable to locate the JM analyser in the station and tee into the
existing loop.
Fig 1 Requirements and Line Diagram for Portable Hydrogen Analyser
Connections for LTS and Methanol Catalyst Reductions

SAMPLE VENTS

Analyser
Electrical supply
110v or 220v

Vent to safe
location

COOLERS SERVICES REQUIRED:

PRESSURE AND
REDUCING LIQUID TRAP •ANALYSER ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: 110V OR 220V, 50/60Hz
•SAMPLE LINES FITTED WITH PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE AND LIQUID TRAPS
VALVE •SAMPLE LINES FROM LIQUID TRAPS TO ANALYSER: 6mm COPPER, STAINLESS
STEEL OR NYLON TUBE

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Fig 2 Typical Site Installation of Analyser

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Fig 3 Typical set up of Sampling Station

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