ABB MBGAS-3000CH process gas analyzer

MBGAS-3000CH features

The MBGAS-3000CH is designed for continuous

24/7 operation without need for operator intervention.

A comprehensive health monitoring program

runs continuously in the background to ensure that

all measurements are correct at any time. Efficient

optics of the MBGAS-3000CH provide an excellent

signal-to-noise performance, so that the detector

does not require cooling for extra-sensitivity.

This greatly enhances the reliability and simplicity

of the FT-IR measurement compared with process

analyzers that require liquid nitrogen-cooled or

Stirling-cooled detectors. Furthermore, all optical

components are non-hygroscopic therefore avoiding moisture damage, eliminating the need for

desiccant and reducing maintenance requirements.

The MBGAS-3000CH FT-IR process analyzer offers

significant advantages over alternative technologies

for analysis in process gas streams. Measurements

are performed in real-time and multiple gas components can be measured simultaneously, with no

requirement for carrier or reference gases. Installation

is straightforward with minimal sample handling system.

The MBGAS-3000CH is used with the FTSW100

process software specifically designed by ABB to

meet the rigorous requirements of industrial

process environments.

FTSW100 offers several communication options for information exchange with

plant control systems, thus providing the

flexibility and functionality that are a trademark

of ABB process analyzers. 

Compared with other analytical techniques for

process gas measurements, the use of the

MBGAS-3000CH leads to an overall reduction in

maintenance cost as carrier gases and test gases

are not required for analyzer operation. Multiplepoint measurements can be performed with the

addition of a sample manifold greatly reducing the

analysis cost per sample point. Preventative

maintenance is simple and is typically only required

every 3 years, eliminating the need for on-site expertise.

ABB MB Series gas cell features

A specifically designed proprietary gas cell that

captures ABB’s extensive experience with gas

monitoring is provided with the MB3000-CH90 and

MBGAS-3000CH analyzers. Calibrations performed

on an ABB gas analyzer (laboratory or process) can

therefore easily be transferred to other ABB analyzers.

The MB Series gas cell is provided with two path

length options (only one path length can be selected

and set at factory):

• 3.20 meter for low level analysis (ppm to ppb)

• 0.36 meter for percent level application

The cell has 1-liter volume and can be heated up

to 200°C. It is mounted horizontally to minimize

contamination associated with particles settling

on optical components. The cell has an aluminum

body with highly corrosion resistant gold plated

mirrors (proprietary coating). The windows are

made of barium fluoride (BaF2).