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About GeotechTrading since the 1970rsquos Geotech has worked consistently in partnership with customers to deliver the products and solutions required to meet ever changing industry and legislative demand Specialising in manufacture and supply of gas monitoring equipment our products are supplied worldwide and provide leading edge solutions to meet environmental monitoring and control requirements
We recognise the rapid growth of environmental consciousness and our commitment is to exceed our customersrsquo expectations This means that we continue to listen and to develop the market leading products expected by our customers in a global market which demands innovation
Geotech based in Leamington Spa in the UK has been a subsidiary of LANDTEC USA since 2006 With LANDTEC offices in North and South America an established global distribution network and customer focused development service and technical teams you can be sure that you will be supported at all times
Why choose Geotech
bull EXCELLENTCUSTOMERSERVICE
bull HIGHQUALITYRELIABLEMARKETLEADINGPRODUCTS
bull EXPERIENCEDANDKNOWLEDGEABLESTAFF
bull RESPONSIVEACTION
bull GLOBALSUPPORTNETWORK
bull ISOACCREDITED
bull ATEXCERTIFIEDEQUIPMENT
bull MCERTSGASANALYSERS
CONTENTS
Landfill GasWaste to Energy portable analysersGA2000 page 4
GA2000Plus page4
GEM2000 page5
GEM2000Plus page5
Anaerobic Digester Gas portablesBiogasCheck page6
BiogasCDM(USAonly) page6
Upgrades and accessories for portable analysersEvent log page 7
Internalflow page7
GPS page7
ATEXgaspods page8
ATEXTemperatureprobe page8
Anemometer page8
Water trap filters page 9
Inletportfilters page9
Calibration gas page 9
Carry case page 10
Accu-flowellheads page10
Fixed position continuous gas monitoringAEMS page11
Autocal page 11
Flareemissionsanalyser page11
Applications for fixed monitoring page 12
SoftwareGasAnalyserManager(GAM)forportableanalysers page13
AEMSDataCentreforfixedanalysers page13
Liquid level monitoringStandard Dipmeter page 14
Super Dipmeter page 14
ATEXDipmeter page15
Dipperlog page15
OilWaterInterfacemeter page15
Liquid level controlATEXAutopump page16
Slider pump page 16
Remediation productsGenie pump page 17
SkimmersFerretpumps page17
OilWaterSeparator page17
Air Stripper page 17
Liquid samplingBailers page18
Fieldfilters page18
Compressor page18
MicropurgeMP20 page19
MicropurgeMP10MP30 page19
SamplePro page19
Well Wizard page 19
CONTENTS
CO2 MonitoringG100Incubatoranalyser page20
IAQ page20
PM1500Personalmonitor page20
AW1750Fixedmonitor page20
CO2 MarineDiveair2 page 21
Hyperbaric page21
Applications overviewLandfill Gas and waste to energy page 22
Landfillcasestudy page23
Environmental compliance page 24
Compliancecasestudy page25
Anaerobic digester gas page 26
Biogascasestudy page27
Support and contact detailsService page28
EquipmentHire page28
Customer page 29
Producttraining page29
Technical page 29
WebsiteandUKofficecontactdetails page30
Notes page31
LANDFILL GAS (LFG) PORTABLES
GA2000Landfill Gas Monitor
The GA2000 is designed to meet all current demands for landfill amp brownfield site monitoring protocols set by Government legislation in Europe and the United Kingdom Utilised with dedicated software the GA2000 becomes an extremely powerful detection monitoring and change indicator tool
Features and Benefitsbull Fieldprovenbull ATEXcertifiedbull MeasuresCH4CO2O2H2SCObull Simultaneousdisplayofallgasesbull Standardisesmonitoringroutinesbull EasytransferofdataviaGasAnalyserManager (seepage13fordetails)bull StorageofdailysiteconditionsandboreholeID
reportsbull OptionalEventLogwithTechnicianLogin (seepage7fordetails)bull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull OptionalInternalLowFlowMeasurement (CiriaC665Approved)bull PeakCH4recordingbull 0-500ppmH2Sreadingbull 0-500ppmCOreadingbull Hardcarrycaseforconvenientwaytosafely
transport supplied with selected analysers
TheMCERTSapprovedGA2000Plusutilisesnewtechnology to give more reliable readings for Carbon Monoxide(CO)helpingdeterminethepresenceoffiresonlandfillItincorporatesalltheexistingtechnology and features of the GA2000
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull MCERTSapprovedbull 6Gascapabilitybull HydrogencompensatedCOreadingbull ReliableCOreadingbull EasytransferofdataviaGasAnalyserManager (seepage13fordetails)bull OptionalEventLogwithTechnicianLogIn (seepage7fordetails)bull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspodsbull OptionalInternalLowFlowMeasurement (CiriaC665Approved)bull PeakCH4andCO2bull MinimumO2bull 0-500ppmH2Sreadingbull 0-2000ppmCOreadingbull GPSoption
GA2000 PlusH2 Compensated CO Landfill Gas Monitor
4
GEM2000Landfill Gas amp Flow Monitor
Designed specifically for landfill gas extraction the easytouseGEM2000isadualmodeinstrumentwithallthecapabilitiesoftheGA2000PlustheaddedcapabilitytomeasuregasflowWhenconnectedtoaflowdevicetheGEM2000calculatesgasflowaccuratelyandrepeatedlyItalsomeasuresanddisplaysKWcontenttemperature(withoptionaltemperatureprobe)relativeandatmosphericpressuresaswellasCH4LEL(LowerExplosiveLimit)
Features and Benefitsbull Dualmodeinstrumentbull ULcertifiedintheUSAbull ATEXcertifiedbull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Staticpressureanddifferentialpressurebull Calculatesbalancegasflow(scfmorm3h)andcalorificvalue(KWorBTU)
bull RecordsLELofCH4PeakCH4anduserdefined comments
bull EnablesbalancingofgasextractionsystembullDatastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspods
GEM2000 PlusH2 Compensated CO Landfill Gas and Flow Monitor
RetainingthesamefeaturesofthefieldprovenGEM2000theGEM2000PlusutilisesnewtechnologytogivemorereliablereadingsforCarbonMonoxide(CO)whereH2maybepresent
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull MCERTSapprovedbull MeasuresH2SandCObull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2staticpressureand
differential pressurebull Calculatesbalancegasflow(scfmorm3h)andcalorificvalue(KWorBTU)
bull RecordsLELofCH4PeakCH4anduserdefinedcomments
bull Enablesbalancingofgasextractionsystembull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull HydrogencompensatedCOreadingbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspodsbull Optionalpitottubebull GPSoption
5
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS ANALYSERS
Biogas Check
Designed to meet biogas project requirements this simple to operate analyser is the ideal field instrument for anaerobic digester gas analysis Easy touseandportabletheBiogasCheckmeasuresgascomposition with repeatable accuracy on farm waste projects food processing plants and waste water treatment facilities
Features and Benefitsbull Fieldproventechnologybull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Flowandpressuremeasurementbull OptionalH2Sgaspod(0-5000ppm)bull Optionaltemperatureprobebull ATEXcertifiedbull Easyfieldcalibrationbyuserbull Storesupto100readings
Biogas Check CDM
DesignedtomeetCleanDevelopmentMechanism(CDM)digesterprojectrequirementstheBiogasCheckCDMistheidealfieldinstrumentforanaerobicdigester gas analysis
Features and Benefitsbull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Flowandpressuremeasurementbull MeasuresH2Swithoptionalgaspodbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull ULcertifiedbull Easyfieldcalibrationbyuserbull Storesupto100readingsfor10samplepoints
USA amp S America only
6
Internal Flow
Allowsmeasurementoflowflowinlitresperhourusing your gas analyser without the need for additional devices Applications include perimeter boreholes and contaminated land sites
Features and Benefitsbull AvailableonATEXcertifiedGA2000ampGA2000PLUSbull 0-20lhbull ldquoFlowfirstrdquooptiontomeetCIRIA665guidancebull Easytousebull Rangeofmeasurementoptions
Event LogEvents such as field calibrations and time on site are logged and recorded to provide an audit trail for gas analyser monitoring These records will giveyourcustomerclientconfidencethatdatawastaken correctly and protocol procedures have been followed
Features and Benefitsbull ControlledanddownloadedbyGAMsoftwarebull Secureandverifieddatatrailbull 1000eventsstoredbull Timeampdatestamped
GPS
GlobalPositioningSystemontheGAGEMrangeanalysers will now allow the user to locate the position of borehole locations quickly and precisely The large display shows simple menus amp navigation compass screen to see your direction of travel distance and position
Feature and Benefitsbull RealtimeGPStrackingandlocationbull Storeandlocateupto1000IDPointsbull Utilisesthelatestdigitaltechnologybull GAMScompatiblebull Largedisplayshowssimplemenusnavigation
screensbull Accuracyapprox2metres
GAS ANALYSER UPGRADE OPTIONS
7
ATEX Gas Pods
Enhanceyouranalyser-GeotechATEXapprovedgas pods allow the user to expand the current GA amp GEMrangeanalysersgasmonitoringcapabilitiesThefollowing gases can be monitored in the ppm range H2SCOSO2H2andHCNThelightweightrobustaluminium pod ensures optimum performance
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-safeuseonsitebull Easyadd-onbull Simpleplug-inbull Lightweightbull Ruggedbull Analyserautorecognisespodbull Canberecalibratedbyfactorybull H2Srangesfrom0to5000ppm
ATEX Temperature Probe
This accessory is convenient time-saving and accurate The temperature probe plugs into the GEMGAorBioGas1048633 instrument and is then insertedintothetemperatureportoftheAccu-Flowellheador other open sample port The instrument records the temperature automatically when the gas sample readingisstoredReadingtemperaturedirectlyinthe gas stream assures accuracy and with no need to enter gas temperature manually
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull Range-10to+75degCbull +14to+167degF
AnemometerGas Velocity Indicator forsite evaluationThe anemometer is designed to plug into a GA or GEMunitandinstantlyprovidesaflowindicationThisaccessoryisintendedtomeasuredrygasflowandisideally suited for use on gas extraction systems and in pipework
Features and Benefitsbull Simpleconnection(GA2000GEM2000)bull Analyserautorecognisesbull Narrowdiametermeasurementhead(11mm)bull Widetemperatureoperatingrange(upto80degC)bull Indicatesflowsupto40msecbull m3hoptionalfactorysetup
8
ACCESSORIES FOR PORTABLES
Water Trap Filter
The water trap filter is a must to protect the gas analyser from moist gas and liquid that can be found in sampling lines The filter is installed in the sample line and housed in the water trap housing
Features and Benefitsbull Availablefromstockinbulkquantitiesbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Inlet Port Filter
The inlet port filter protects the analyser fromfine particulates and moisture in the sampled gas The filters are easily checked and replaced
Features and Benefitsbull Easyandsimplereplacementbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Calibration Gas
This convenient field kit makes field calibrations simple Even the most accurate landfill gas and biogas analysers may need field calibration between manufacturer service and calibration The reasons include usersrsquo needs for the most accurate results possible or to meet a site operatorrsquos in-house requirements and especially for authoritative auditinspectionandconsultantrsquosreportsForthisit is essential field calibration is done correctly FortunatelythekeystepswhichGeotechrecommendsfrom its years of experience could not be easier or simpler
Features and Benefitsbull Readilyavailablefromstockbull Presetregulatorbull Largeselectionofgasesavailabletosuitmost
application
9
Accu-Flo WellheadsFlow Control Wellhead
SpecificallydesignedasanaccessoryfortheGEMinstrumentsthepatentedAccu-FlowellheadismanufacturedtoISOstandardsofferingreliableandrepeatablereadingswhenusedwiththeGEM2000tomeasure and control landfill gas These easily installed wellheads incorporate a fixed position impacttubeforflowmeasurementatemperatureportaquick-connectgassamplestaticpressureportaflowcontrolvalveandavacuumpressureportBothverticalandhorizontalconfigurationsareavailable in three sizes to accommodate a wide range ofgasflow
Features and Benefitsbull Helpsmaximisegasrecoveryminimisesurface
emissions and subsurface migrationbull Helpscontrolhotspotsandpreventsubsurface
firesbull Availableforinstallationaboveorbelowground
on vertical wells or horizontal trench collectorsbull FlowcalculationsforallmodelsprogrammedinGEM2000andGEM2000Plus
Standard Accu-Flo ModelsModelSizeFlowRate15015rdquo381mm1-50+scfm2-85+m3h20020rdquo508mm5-125+scfm9-210+m3h30030rdquo762mm35-300+scfm59-500+m3hUSA amp S America only
Carry CasesExtra protection for the GA GEM Analysers
ThenewlydesignedsoftcarrycasefortheGAGEManalysers offers the user extra protection for the Analyser when out on site The hard pelicase allows easy transportation of your analyser
Features and Benefitsbull Robusthardcaseholdsallaccessoriesandanalyserbull Softcarrycaseprotectsanalyseroutonsitebull Simpleviewingwindowbull Removableplasticscreenbull Accesstoallanalyserports
10
LANDFILL GAS (LFG)
AEMS - Fixed Gas Analysis
TheAEMSisdesignedtoofferacompletesystemfor remote analysis of gas concentrations on landfill sites biogas projects and other methane recovery operations
Features and Benefitsbull CH4CO2O2measurementbull H2SandCOmeasurementoptionsbull Remotemonitoringbull Field-proventechnologybull Easytoservicebull SecureinterfacewithAEMSDataCentresoftwarebull Remotesystemdiagnosticsandmaintenancebull Remotedatadownloadbull Ethernetorwirelesscommunicationbull Providesignalsforengineflarecontrolbull 4-20mAoutputbull Onsiteinstallationandtrainingbull Integrateswithotheronsitedevicesegflowmeterbull Helpsmaximisesiteefficiencyandrevenuebull Fullyauditabledatatrailbull Rangeofcommsoptionsbull Multi-pointsamplingoptionbull Cleanairpurgeandzerobull Gasconditioning
AEMS Auto-Calibration
AnoptionwiththeAEMStheauto-calibrationsystem will perform a check of the analyser calibration at periodic intervals and recalibrate the analyser if necessary
Features and Benefitsbull Increaseaccuracybull Verifyresultsbull FullauditabledatatrailforCDMandother
purposes
Emissions Analysers
Emissions analysers can be supplied and integrated withtheAEMSThisprovidesacompleteanalysissystem looking at the gas concentrations before they enteraflareorengineandtheemissionsproduced
Features and Benefitsbull Fullintegratedanalysissystembull Continuousanalysisbull Monitorcombustionefficiency
11
AEMSAutomated Extraction Monitoring System
12
AEMS APPLICATIONS
Landfill Gas
TheAEMScanbesuccessfullyemployedforcontinuousanalysisofgasextractedfromalandfillsiteMonitoringfromfixedsamplepoints(upto5)theAEMSwillgatherdataongasqualityandotherparametersonsiteshouldtheAEMSbeintegratedwithadditionaldevicessuchasflowmeterspressuresensorsandtemperaturesensorsThedataisallaccessibleremotely(viaAEMSDataCentre)forreportingpurposesandforremoteidentificationofonsiteissuesndashwhichcanalsobeindicatedbyemailandSMSalertsDatacanalsobeoutputted locally to gas engines and control panels to help maximise efficiency and to act as a protector to gas engines if readings fall outside of permitted levels
Biogas and Anaerobic Digesters
TheAEMShasprovedsuccessfulonavarietyofbiogasapplicationsincludingwastewatertreatmentprojectsfarmanimalwasteprojectsandfoodwasteprojectsMonitoringdigesterperformancecanbevitaltoidentify trends in the process to maintain the health of the bacteria in the digester and to maximise the through-put of the digester This of course all assists with optimising the biogas output of the process and thereforeincreasingtheprofitabilityoftheprojectTheAEMSwillprovideremoteaccessfordatacollectionandsystemdiagnosticsandcanalsooutputdatalocallytodigestercontrolsystemsandtoCHPsndashallowinggasdiversionifforexampleH2SlevelsexceedthepermissiblelimitEssentiallyAEMScanassistintheimprovedmonitoring and control of your digestion process
Coal Mine Methane
MethaneextractedfromcoalminescanbeavaluableresourceforpowergenerationaswellasimprovingsafetyconditionsTheAEMScanbeusedtoanalyseextractedmethaneoncoalbedmethaneprojectscoalminemethaneprojectsandalsotheextractionofventilationairmethane(VAM)atverylowconcentrationsDataisallaccessibleremotelyviaAEMSDataCentre
CDM
MethanerecoveryprojectsundertheCleanDevelopmentMechanismcantakemanyformsincludinglandfillgasextractionbiogasprojectsandcoalminemethaneprojectsTheAEMShasbeensuccessfullyusedonmanyCDMprojectsacrosstheworldandisfieldproventobefullyeffectiveanduptotherigoursofCDMverificationwithprojectsknowntohavereceived100ofclaimedCERsTheuseofauto-calibrationontheAEMScanbeinvaluabletoverifytheaccuracyoftheanalyseracrossthedurationoftheprojectandprovethatthegatheredreadingsreflectthetruequalityoftheextractedgasTheAEMScanintegratewithadditionalsensorstoprovideafullyautomatedandremotesystemforCDMmonitoring
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
13
SOFTWARE
Gas Analyser ManagerSoftware for portable gas analysers
GasAnalyserManagerenablesuserstomaximisetheoperationoftheirgasanalyserItenablesboth direct and remote communication with the unitItfeaturesasimpleuploadanddownloadfacility and is fully compatible with the latest Microsofttradeoperatingsystems
Features and Benefitsbull Easytoviewandoperatebull IDset-upforboreholesbull CreateID-specificquestionsandsitequestionsbull Securedatatrailbull Automatictransferandstorageofdatabull Timesavingsbull DownloadEventLog(option)
AEMS Data CentreRemote Data Acquisition Software
Software application for remote download of all datagatheredbyAEMSGathereddatacanbedownloaded from any location worldwide with an internet connection
Features and Benefitsbull Remotedatadownloadbull Managesnotificationsbull EmailandSMSalertsbull DownloadinCSVandXMLformatsbull Managesettingsbull Viewdatafromanywhereintheworldbull Monitorsiteperformanceremotelybull Easytousebull Stayawareofon-siteissuesbull Clearlyformatteddata
14
LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING
Standard Dipmeter The Standard Dipmeter is a lightweight water level measuring instrument used for routine groundwater monitoring
This industry proven instrument is available inthreebaselengths30m60m100mThe Standard Dipmeter is the economical optionfor water level monitoring
Features and Benefitsbull Costeffectivebull Reliableandsimpleoperationbull Suitableforwiderangeofapplicationsbull Fieldprovenandportable
MAIN APPLICATIONGroundwater level monitoring for all applications
ATEX Dipmeter
TheATEXcertifiedDipmeterisahighprecisionwaterlevel measuring instrument specifically designed for use in harsh environments All tape markings are printed under a tough polyethylene coating The ATEXDipmeterscanbesuppliedwithtapesof30m60m and 100m The unit allows level detection in a wide range of water conductivities and applications where water levels rapidly change
Features and Benefitsbull SafeforZone1areasbull Designedforuseinharshlandfillareasbull Suitswiderangeofapplicationsbull Versatileoperationbull Variablesensitivitybull Easymaintenancebull Suppliedincarrybag
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachatemonitoring
15
Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
31
Notes
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CONTENTS
Landfill GasWaste to Energy portable analysersGA2000 page 4
GA2000Plus page4
GEM2000 page5
GEM2000Plus page5
Anaerobic Digester Gas portablesBiogasCheck page6
BiogasCDM(USAonly) page6
Upgrades and accessories for portable analysersEvent log page 7
Internalflow page7
GPS page7
ATEXgaspods page8
ATEXTemperatureprobe page8
Anemometer page8
Water trap filters page 9
Inletportfilters page9
Calibration gas page 9
Carry case page 10
Accu-flowellheads page10
Fixed position continuous gas monitoringAEMS page11
Autocal page 11
Flareemissionsanalyser page11
Applications for fixed monitoring page 12
SoftwareGasAnalyserManager(GAM)forportableanalysers page13
AEMSDataCentreforfixedanalysers page13
Liquid level monitoringStandard Dipmeter page 14
Super Dipmeter page 14
ATEXDipmeter page15
Dipperlog page15
OilWaterInterfacemeter page15
Liquid level controlATEXAutopump page16
Slider pump page 16
Remediation productsGenie pump page 17
SkimmersFerretpumps page17
OilWaterSeparator page17
Air Stripper page 17
Liquid samplingBailers page18
Fieldfilters page18
Compressor page18
MicropurgeMP20 page19
MicropurgeMP10MP30 page19
SamplePro page19
Well Wizard page 19
CONTENTS
CO2 MonitoringG100Incubatoranalyser page20
IAQ page20
PM1500Personalmonitor page20
AW1750Fixedmonitor page20
CO2 MarineDiveair2 page 21
Hyperbaric page21
Applications overviewLandfill Gas and waste to energy page 22
Landfillcasestudy page23
Environmental compliance page 24
Compliancecasestudy page25
Anaerobic digester gas page 26
Biogascasestudy page27
Support and contact detailsService page28
EquipmentHire page28
Customer page 29
Producttraining page29
Technical page 29
WebsiteandUKofficecontactdetails page30
Notes page31
LANDFILL GAS (LFG) PORTABLES
GA2000Landfill Gas Monitor
The GA2000 is designed to meet all current demands for landfill amp brownfield site monitoring protocols set by Government legislation in Europe and the United Kingdom Utilised with dedicated software the GA2000 becomes an extremely powerful detection monitoring and change indicator tool
Features and Benefitsbull Fieldprovenbull ATEXcertifiedbull MeasuresCH4CO2O2H2SCObull Simultaneousdisplayofallgasesbull Standardisesmonitoringroutinesbull EasytransferofdataviaGasAnalyserManager (seepage13fordetails)bull StorageofdailysiteconditionsandboreholeID
reportsbull OptionalEventLogwithTechnicianLogin (seepage7fordetails)bull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull OptionalInternalLowFlowMeasurement (CiriaC665Approved)bull PeakCH4recordingbull 0-500ppmH2Sreadingbull 0-500ppmCOreadingbull Hardcarrycaseforconvenientwaytosafely
transport supplied with selected analysers
TheMCERTSapprovedGA2000Plusutilisesnewtechnology to give more reliable readings for Carbon Monoxide(CO)helpingdeterminethepresenceoffiresonlandfillItincorporatesalltheexistingtechnology and features of the GA2000
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull MCERTSapprovedbull 6Gascapabilitybull HydrogencompensatedCOreadingbull ReliableCOreadingbull EasytransferofdataviaGasAnalyserManager (seepage13fordetails)bull OptionalEventLogwithTechnicianLogIn (seepage7fordetails)bull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspodsbull OptionalInternalLowFlowMeasurement (CiriaC665Approved)bull PeakCH4andCO2bull MinimumO2bull 0-500ppmH2Sreadingbull 0-2000ppmCOreadingbull GPSoption
GA2000 PlusH2 Compensated CO Landfill Gas Monitor
4
GEM2000Landfill Gas amp Flow Monitor
Designed specifically for landfill gas extraction the easytouseGEM2000isadualmodeinstrumentwithallthecapabilitiesoftheGA2000PlustheaddedcapabilitytomeasuregasflowWhenconnectedtoaflowdevicetheGEM2000calculatesgasflowaccuratelyandrepeatedlyItalsomeasuresanddisplaysKWcontenttemperature(withoptionaltemperatureprobe)relativeandatmosphericpressuresaswellasCH4LEL(LowerExplosiveLimit)
Features and Benefitsbull Dualmodeinstrumentbull ULcertifiedintheUSAbull ATEXcertifiedbull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Staticpressureanddifferentialpressurebull Calculatesbalancegasflow(scfmorm3h)andcalorificvalue(KWorBTU)
bull RecordsLELofCH4PeakCH4anduserdefined comments
bull EnablesbalancingofgasextractionsystembullDatastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspods
GEM2000 PlusH2 Compensated CO Landfill Gas and Flow Monitor
RetainingthesamefeaturesofthefieldprovenGEM2000theGEM2000PlusutilisesnewtechnologytogivemorereliablereadingsforCarbonMonoxide(CO)whereH2maybepresent
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull MCERTSapprovedbull MeasuresH2SandCObull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2staticpressureand
differential pressurebull Calculatesbalancegasflow(scfmorm3h)andcalorificvalue(KWorBTU)
bull RecordsLELofCH4PeakCH4anduserdefinedcomments
bull Enablesbalancingofgasextractionsystembull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull HydrogencompensatedCOreadingbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspodsbull Optionalpitottubebull GPSoption
5
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS ANALYSERS
Biogas Check
Designed to meet biogas project requirements this simple to operate analyser is the ideal field instrument for anaerobic digester gas analysis Easy touseandportabletheBiogasCheckmeasuresgascomposition with repeatable accuracy on farm waste projects food processing plants and waste water treatment facilities
Features and Benefitsbull Fieldproventechnologybull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Flowandpressuremeasurementbull OptionalH2Sgaspod(0-5000ppm)bull Optionaltemperatureprobebull ATEXcertifiedbull Easyfieldcalibrationbyuserbull Storesupto100readings
Biogas Check CDM
DesignedtomeetCleanDevelopmentMechanism(CDM)digesterprojectrequirementstheBiogasCheckCDMistheidealfieldinstrumentforanaerobicdigester gas analysis
Features and Benefitsbull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Flowandpressuremeasurementbull MeasuresH2Swithoptionalgaspodbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull ULcertifiedbull Easyfieldcalibrationbyuserbull Storesupto100readingsfor10samplepoints
USA amp S America only
6
Internal Flow
Allowsmeasurementoflowflowinlitresperhourusing your gas analyser without the need for additional devices Applications include perimeter boreholes and contaminated land sites
Features and Benefitsbull AvailableonATEXcertifiedGA2000ampGA2000PLUSbull 0-20lhbull ldquoFlowfirstrdquooptiontomeetCIRIA665guidancebull Easytousebull Rangeofmeasurementoptions
Event LogEvents such as field calibrations and time on site are logged and recorded to provide an audit trail for gas analyser monitoring These records will giveyourcustomerclientconfidencethatdatawastaken correctly and protocol procedures have been followed
Features and Benefitsbull ControlledanddownloadedbyGAMsoftwarebull Secureandverifieddatatrailbull 1000eventsstoredbull Timeampdatestamped
GPS
GlobalPositioningSystemontheGAGEMrangeanalysers will now allow the user to locate the position of borehole locations quickly and precisely The large display shows simple menus amp navigation compass screen to see your direction of travel distance and position
Feature and Benefitsbull RealtimeGPStrackingandlocationbull Storeandlocateupto1000IDPointsbull Utilisesthelatestdigitaltechnologybull GAMScompatiblebull Largedisplayshowssimplemenusnavigation
screensbull Accuracyapprox2metres
GAS ANALYSER UPGRADE OPTIONS
7
ATEX Gas Pods
Enhanceyouranalyser-GeotechATEXapprovedgas pods allow the user to expand the current GA amp GEMrangeanalysersgasmonitoringcapabilitiesThefollowing gases can be monitored in the ppm range H2SCOSO2H2andHCNThelightweightrobustaluminium pod ensures optimum performance
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-safeuseonsitebull Easyadd-onbull Simpleplug-inbull Lightweightbull Ruggedbull Analyserautorecognisespodbull Canberecalibratedbyfactorybull H2Srangesfrom0to5000ppm
ATEX Temperature Probe
This accessory is convenient time-saving and accurate The temperature probe plugs into the GEMGAorBioGas1048633 instrument and is then insertedintothetemperatureportoftheAccu-Flowellheador other open sample port The instrument records the temperature automatically when the gas sample readingisstoredReadingtemperaturedirectlyinthe gas stream assures accuracy and with no need to enter gas temperature manually
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull Range-10to+75degCbull +14to+167degF
AnemometerGas Velocity Indicator forsite evaluationThe anemometer is designed to plug into a GA or GEMunitandinstantlyprovidesaflowindicationThisaccessoryisintendedtomeasuredrygasflowandisideally suited for use on gas extraction systems and in pipework
Features and Benefitsbull Simpleconnection(GA2000GEM2000)bull Analyserautorecognisesbull Narrowdiametermeasurementhead(11mm)bull Widetemperatureoperatingrange(upto80degC)bull Indicatesflowsupto40msecbull m3hoptionalfactorysetup
8
ACCESSORIES FOR PORTABLES
Water Trap Filter
The water trap filter is a must to protect the gas analyser from moist gas and liquid that can be found in sampling lines The filter is installed in the sample line and housed in the water trap housing
Features and Benefitsbull Availablefromstockinbulkquantitiesbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Inlet Port Filter
The inlet port filter protects the analyser fromfine particulates and moisture in the sampled gas The filters are easily checked and replaced
Features and Benefitsbull Easyandsimplereplacementbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Calibration Gas
This convenient field kit makes field calibrations simple Even the most accurate landfill gas and biogas analysers may need field calibration between manufacturer service and calibration The reasons include usersrsquo needs for the most accurate results possible or to meet a site operatorrsquos in-house requirements and especially for authoritative auditinspectionandconsultantrsquosreportsForthisit is essential field calibration is done correctly FortunatelythekeystepswhichGeotechrecommendsfrom its years of experience could not be easier or simpler
Features and Benefitsbull Readilyavailablefromstockbull Presetregulatorbull Largeselectionofgasesavailabletosuitmost
application
9
Accu-Flo WellheadsFlow Control Wellhead
SpecificallydesignedasanaccessoryfortheGEMinstrumentsthepatentedAccu-FlowellheadismanufacturedtoISOstandardsofferingreliableandrepeatablereadingswhenusedwiththeGEM2000tomeasure and control landfill gas These easily installed wellheads incorporate a fixed position impacttubeforflowmeasurementatemperatureportaquick-connectgassamplestaticpressureportaflowcontrolvalveandavacuumpressureportBothverticalandhorizontalconfigurationsareavailable in three sizes to accommodate a wide range ofgasflow
Features and Benefitsbull Helpsmaximisegasrecoveryminimisesurface
emissions and subsurface migrationbull Helpscontrolhotspotsandpreventsubsurface
firesbull Availableforinstallationaboveorbelowground
on vertical wells or horizontal trench collectorsbull FlowcalculationsforallmodelsprogrammedinGEM2000andGEM2000Plus
Standard Accu-Flo ModelsModelSizeFlowRate15015rdquo381mm1-50+scfm2-85+m3h20020rdquo508mm5-125+scfm9-210+m3h30030rdquo762mm35-300+scfm59-500+m3hUSA amp S America only
Carry CasesExtra protection for the GA GEM Analysers
ThenewlydesignedsoftcarrycasefortheGAGEManalysers offers the user extra protection for the Analyser when out on site The hard pelicase allows easy transportation of your analyser
Features and Benefitsbull Robusthardcaseholdsallaccessoriesandanalyserbull Softcarrycaseprotectsanalyseroutonsitebull Simpleviewingwindowbull Removableplasticscreenbull Accesstoallanalyserports
10
LANDFILL GAS (LFG)
AEMS - Fixed Gas Analysis
TheAEMSisdesignedtoofferacompletesystemfor remote analysis of gas concentrations on landfill sites biogas projects and other methane recovery operations
Features and Benefitsbull CH4CO2O2measurementbull H2SandCOmeasurementoptionsbull Remotemonitoringbull Field-proventechnologybull Easytoservicebull SecureinterfacewithAEMSDataCentresoftwarebull Remotesystemdiagnosticsandmaintenancebull Remotedatadownloadbull Ethernetorwirelesscommunicationbull Providesignalsforengineflarecontrolbull 4-20mAoutputbull Onsiteinstallationandtrainingbull Integrateswithotheronsitedevicesegflowmeterbull Helpsmaximisesiteefficiencyandrevenuebull Fullyauditabledatatrailbull Rangeofcommsoptionsbull Multi-pointsamplingoptionbull Cleanairpurgeandzerobull Gasconditioning
AEMS Auto-Calibration
AnoptionwiththeAEMStheauto-calibrationsystem will perform a check of the analyser calibration at periodic intervals and recalibrate the analyser if necessary
Features and Benefitsbull Increaseaccuracybull Verifyresultsbull FullauditabledatatrailforCDMandother
purposes
Emissions Analysers
Emissions analysers can be supplied and integrated withtheAEMSThisprovidesacompleteanalysissystem looking at the gas concentrations before they enteraflareorengineandtheemissionsproduced
Features and Benefitsbull Fullintegratedanalysissystembull Continuousanalysisbull Monitorcombustionefficiency
11
AEMSAutomated Extraction Monitoring System
12
AEMS APPLICATIONS
Landfill Gas
TheAEMScanbesuccessfullyemployedforcontinuousanalysisofgasextractedfromalandfillsiteMonitoringfromfixedsamplepoints(upto5)theAEMSwillgatherdataongasqualityandotherparametersonsiteshouldtheAEMSbeintegratedwithadditionaldevicessuchasflowmeterspressuresensorsandtemperaturesensorsThedataisallaccessibleremotely(viaAEMSDataCentre)forreportingpurposesandforremoteidentificationofonsiteissuesndashwhichcanalsobeindicatedbyemailandSMSalertsDatacanalsobeoutputted locally to gas engines and control panels to help maximise efficiency and to act as a protector to gas engines if readings fall outside of permitted levels
Biogas and Anaerobic Digesters
TheAEMShasprovedsuccessfulonavarietyofbiogasapplicationsincludingwastewatertreatmentprojectsfarmanimalwasteprojectsandfoodwasteprojectsMonitoringdigesterperformancecanbevitaltoidentify trends in the process to maintain the health of the bacteria in the digester and to maximise the through-put of the digester This of course all assists with optimising the biogas output of the process and thereforeincreasingtheprofitabilityoftheprojectTheAEMSwillprovideremoteaccessfordatacollectionandsystemdiagnosticsandcanalsooutputdatalocallytodigestercontrolsystemsandtoCHPsndashallowinggasdiversionifforexampleH2SlevelsexceedthepermissiblelimitEssentiallyAEMScanassistintheimprovedmonitoring and control of your digestion process
Coal Mine Methane
MethaneextractedfromcoalminescanbeavaluableresourceforpowergenerationaswellasimprovingsafetyconditionsTheAEMScanbeusedtoanalyseextractedmethaneoncoalbedmethaneprojectscoalminemethaneprojectsandalsotheextractionofventilationairmethane(VAM)atverylowconcentrationsDataisallaccessibleremotelyviaAEMSDataCentre
CDM
MethanerecoveryprojectsundertheCleanDevelopmentMechanismcantakemanyformsincludinglandfillgasextractionbiogasprojectsandcoalminemethaneprojectsTheAEMShasbeensuccessfullyusedonmanyCDMprojectsacrosstheworldandisfieldproventobefullyeffectiveanduptotherigoursofCDMverificationwithprojectsknowntohavereceived100ofclaimedCERsTheuseofauto-calibrationontheAEMScanbeinvaluabletoverifytheaccuracyoftheanalyseracrossthedurationoftheprojectandprovethatthegatheredreadingsreflectthetruequalityoftheextractedgasTheAEMScanintegratewithadditionalsensorstoprovideafullyautomatedandremotesystemforCDMmonitoring
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
13
SOFTWARE
Gas Analyser ManagerSoftware for portable gas analysers
GasAnalyserManagerenablesuserstomaximisetheoperationoftheirgasanalyserItenablesboth direct and remote communication with the unitItfeaturesasimpleuploadanddownloadfacility and is fully compatible with the latest Microsofttradeoperatingsystems
Features and Benefitsbull Easytoviewandoperatebull IDset-upforboreholesbull CreateID-specificquestionsandsitequestionsbull Securedatatrailbull Automatictransferandstorageofdatabull Timesavingsbull DownloadEventLog(option)
AEMS Data CentreRemote Data Acquisition Software
Software application for remote download of all datagatheredbyAEMSGathereddatacanbedownloaded from any location worldwide with an internet connection
Features and Benefitsbull Remotedatadownloadbull Managesnotificationsbull EmailandSMSalertsbull DownloadinCSVandXMLformatsbull Managesettingsbull Viewdatafromanywhereintheworldbull Monitorsiteperformanceremotelybull Easytousebull Stayawareofon-siteissuesbull Clearlyformatteddata
14
LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING
Standard Dipmeter The Standard Dipmeter is a lightweight water level measuring instrument used for routine groundwater monitoring
This industry proven instrument is available inthreebaselengths30m60m100mThe Standard Dipmeter is the economical optionfor water level monitoring
Features and Benefitsbull Costeffectivebull Reliableandsimpleoperationbull Suitableforwiderangeofapplicationsbull Fieldprovenandportable
MAIN APPLICATIONGroundwater level monitoring for all applications
ATEX Dipmeter
TheATEXcertifiedDipmeterisahighprecisionwaterlevel measuring instrument specifically designed for use in harsh environments All tape markings are printed under a tough polyethylene coating The ATEXDipmeterscanbesuppliedwithtapesof30m60m and 100m The unit allows level detection in a wide range of water conductivities and applications where water levels rapidly change
Features and Benefitsbull SafeforZone1areasbull Designedforuseinharshlandfillareasbull Suitswiderangeofapplicationsbull Versatileoperationbull Variablesensitivitybull Easymaintenancebull Suppliedincarrybag
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachatemonitoring
15
Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
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Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
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Notes
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Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
Fixed position continuous gas monitoringAEMS page11
Autocal page 11
Flareemissionsanalyser page11
Applications for fixed monitoring page 12
SoftwareGasAnalyserManager(GAM)forportableanalysers page13
AEMSDataCentreforfixedanalysers page13
Liquid level monitoringStandard Dipmeter page 14
Super Dipmeter page 14
ATEXDipmeter page15
Dipperlog page15
OilWaterInterfacemeter page15
Liquid level controlATEXAutopump page16
Slider pump page 16
Remediation productsGenie pump page 17
SkimmersFerretpumps page17
OilWaterSeparator page17
Air Stripper page 17
Liquid samplingBailers page18
Fieldfilters page18
Compressor page18
MicropurgeMP20 page19
MicropurgeMP10MP30 page19
SamplePro page19
Well Wizard page 19
CONTENTS
CO2 MonitoringG100Incubatoranalyser page20
IAQ page20
PM1500Personalmonitor page20
AW1750Fixedmonitor page20
CO2 MarineDiveair2 page 21
Hyperbaric page21
Applications overviewLandfill Gas and waste to energy page 22
Landfillcasestudy page23
Environmental compliance page 24
Compliancecasestudy page25
Anaerobic digester gas page 26
Biogascasestudy page27
Support and contact detailsService page28
EquipmentHire page28
Customer page 29
Producttraining page29
Technical page 29
WebsiteandUKofficecontactdetails page30
Notes page31
LANDFILL GAS (LFG) PORTABLES
GA2000Landfill Gas Monitor
The GA2000 is designed to meet all current demands for landfill amp brownfield site monitoring protocols set by Government legislation in Europe and the United Kingdom Utilised with dedicated software the GA2000 becomes an extremely powerful detection monitoring and change indicator tool
Features and Benefitsbull Fieldprovenbull ATEXcertifiedbull MeasuresCH4CO2O2H2SCObull Simultaneousdisplayofallgasesbull Standardisesmonitoringroutinesbull EasytransferofdataviaGasAnalyserManager (seepage13fordetails)bull StorageofdailysiteconditionsandboreholeID
reportsbull OptionalEventLogwithTechnicianLogin (seepage7fordetails)bull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull OptionalInternalLowFlowMeasurement (CiriaC665Approved)bull PeakCH4recordingbull 0-500ppmH2Sreadingbull 0-500ppmCOreadingbull Hardcarrycaseforconvenientwaytosafely
transport supplied with selected analysers
TheMCERTSapprovedGA2000Plusutilisesnewtechnology to give more reliable readings for Carbon Monoxide(CO)helpingdeterminethepresenceoffiresonlandfillItincorporatesalltheexistingtechnology and features of the GA2000
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull MCERTSapprovedbull 6Gascapabilitybull HydrogencompensatedCOreadingbull ReliableCOreadingbull EasytransferofdataviaGasAnalyserManager (seepage13fordetails)bull OptionalEventLogwithTechnicianLogIn (seepage7fordetails)bull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspodsbull OptionalInternalLowFlowMeasurement (CiriaC665Approved)bull PeakCH4andCO2bull MinimumO2bull 0-500ppmH2Sreadingbull 0-2000ppmCOreadingbull GPSoption
GA2000 PlusH2 Compensated CO Landfill Gas Monitor
4
GEM2000Landfill Gas amp Flow Monitor
Designed specifically for landfill gas extraction the easytouseGEM2000isadualmodeinstrumentwithallthecapabilitiesoftheGA2000PlustheaddedcapabilitytomeasuregasflowWhenconnectedtoaflowdevicetheGEM2000calculatesgasflowaccuratelyandrepeatedlyItalsomeasuresanddisplaysKWcontenttemperature(withoptionaltemperatureprobe)relativeandatmosphericpressuresaswellasCH4LEL(LowerExplosiveLimit)
Features and Benefitsbull Dualmodeinstrumentbull ULcertifiedintheUSAbull ATEXcertifiedbull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Staticpressureanddifferentialpressurebull Calculatesbalancegasflow(scfmorm3h)andcalorificvalue(KWorBTU)
bull RecordsLELofCH4PeakCH4anduserdefined comments
bull EnablesbalancingofgasextractionsystembullDatastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspods
GEM2000 PlusH2 Compensated CO Landfill Gas and Flow Monitor
RetainingthesamefeaturesofthefieldprovenGEM2000theGEM2000PlusutilisesnewtechnologytogivemorereliablereadingsforCarbonMonoxide(CO)whereH2maybepresent
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull MCERTSapprovedbull MeasuresH2SandCObull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2staticpressureand
differential pressurebull Calculatesbalancegasflow(scfmorm3h)andcalorificvalue(KWorBTU)
bull RecordsLELofCH4PeakCH4anduserdefinedcomments
bull Enablesbalancingofgasextractionsystembull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull HydrogencompensatedCOreadingbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspodsbull Optionalpitottubebull GPSoption
5
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS ANALYSERS
Biogas Check
Designed to meet biogas project requirements this simple to operate analyser is the ideal field instrument for anaerobic digester gas analysis Easy touseandportabletheBiogasCheckmeasuresgascomposition with repeatable accuracy on farm waste projects food processing plants and waste water treatment facilities
Features and Benefitsbull Fieldproventechnologybull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Flowandpressuremeasurementbull OptionalH2Sgaspod(0-5000ppm)bull Optionaltemperatureprobebull ATEXcertifiedbull Easyfieldcalibrationbyuserbull Storesupto100readings
Biogas Check CDM
DesignedtomeetCleanDevelopmentMechanism(CDM)digesterprojectrequirementstheBiogasCheckCDMistheidealfieldinstrumentforanaerobicdigester gas analysis
Features and Benefitsbull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Flowandpressuremeasurementbull MeasuresH2Swithoptionalgaspodbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull ULcertifiedbull Easyfieldcalibrationbyuserbull Storesupto100readingsfor10samplepoints
USA amp S America only
6
Internal Flow
Allowsmeasurementoflowflowinlitresperhourusing your gas analyser without the need for additional devices Applications include perimeter boreholes and contaminated land sites
Features and Benefitsbull AvailableonATEXcertifiedGA2000ampGA2000PLUSbull 0-20lhbull ldquoFlowfirstrdquooptiontomeetCIRIA665guidancebull Easytousebull Rangeofmeasurementoptions
Event LogEvents such as field calibrations and time on site are logged and recorded to provide an audit trail for gas analyser monitoring These records will giveyourcustomerclientconfidencethatdatawastaken correctly and protocol procedures have been followed
Features and Benefitsbull ControlledanddownloadedbyGAMsoftwarebull Secureandverifieddatatrailbull 1000eventsstoredbull Timeampdatestamped
GPS
GlobalPositioningSystemontheGAGEMrangeanalysers will now allow the user to locate the position of borehole locations quickly and precisely The large display shows simple menus amp navigation compass screen to see your direction of travel distance and position
Feature and Benefitsbull RealtimeGPStrackingandlocationbull Storeandlocateupto1000IDPointsbull Utilisesthelatestdigitaltechnologybull GAMScompatiblebull Largedisplayshowssimplemenusnavigation
screensbull Accuracyapprox2metres
GAS ANALYSER UPGRADE OPTIONS
7
ATEX Gas Pods
Enhanceyouranalyser-GeotechATEXapprovedgas pods allow the user to expand the current GA amp GEMrangeanalysersgasmonitoringcapabilitiesThefollowing gases can be monitored in the ppm range H2SCOSO2H2andHCNThelightweightrobustaluminium pod ensures optimum performance
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-safeuseonsitebull Easyadd-onbull Simpleplug-inbull Lightweightbull Ruggedbull Analyserautorecognisespodbull Canberecalibratedbyfactorybull H2Srangesfrom0to5000ppm
ATEX Temperature Probe
This accessory is convenient time-saving and accurate The temperature probe plugs into the GEMGAorBioGas1048633 instrument and is then insertedintothetemperatureportoftheAccu-Flowellheador other open sample port The instrument records the temperature automatically when the gas sample readingisstoredReadingtemperaturedirectlyinthe gas stream assures accuracy and with no need to enter gas temperature manually
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull Range-10to+75degCbull +14to+167degF
AnemometerGas Velocity Indicator forsite evaluationThe anemometer is designed to plug into a GA or GEMunitandinstantlyprovidesaflowindicationThisaccessoryisintendedtomeasuredrygasflowandisideally suited for use on gas extraction systems and in pipework
Features and Benefitsbull Simpleconnection(GA2000GEM2000)bull Analyserautorecognisesbull Narrowdiametermeasurementhead(11mm)bull Widetemperatureoperatingrange(upto80degC)bull Indicatesflowsupto40msecbull m3hoptionalfactorysetup
8
ACCESSORIES FOR PORTABLES
Water Trap Filter
The water trap filter is a must to protect the gas analyser from moist gas and liquid that can be found in sampling lines The filter is installed in the sample line and housed in the water trap housing
Features and Benefitsbull Availablefromstockinbulkquantitiesbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Inlet Port Filter
The inlet port filter protects the analyser fromfine particulates and moisture in the sampled gas The filters are easily checked and replaced
Features and Benefitsbull Easyandsimplereplacementbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Calibration Gas
This convenient field kit makes field calibrations simple Even the most accurate landfill gas and biogas analysers may need field calibration between manufacturer service and calibration The reasons include usersrsquo needs for the most accurate results possible or to meet a site operatorrsquos in-house requirements and especially for authoritative auditinspectionandconsultantrsquosreportsForthisit is essential field calibration is done correctly FortunatelythekeystepswhichGeotechrecommendsfrom its years of experience could not be easier or simpler
Features and Benefitsbull Readilyavailablefromstockbull Presetregulatorbull Largeselectionofgasesavailabletosuitmost
application
9
Accu-Flo WellheadsFlow Control Wellhead
SpecificallydesignedasanaccessoryfortheGEMinstrumentsthepatentedAccu-FlowellheadismanufacturedtoISOstandardsofferingreliableandrepeatablereadingswhenusedwiththeGEM2000tomeasure and control landfill gas These easily installed wellheads incorporate a fixed position impacttubeforflowmeasurementatemperatureportaquick-connectgassamplestaticpressureportaflowcontrolvalveandavacuumpressureportBothverticalandhorizontalconfigurationsareavailable in three sizes to accommodate a wide range ofgasflow
Features and Benefitsbull Helpsmaximisegasrecoveryminimisesurface
emissions and subsurface migrationbull Helpscontrolhotspotsandpreventsubsurface
firesbull Availableforinstallationaboveorbelowground
on vertical wells or horizontal trench collectorsbull FlowcalculationsforallmodelsprogrammedinGEM2000andGEM2000Plus
Standard Accu-Flo ModelsModelSizeFlowRate15015rdquo381mm1-50+scfm2-85+m3h20020rdquo508mm5-125+scfm9-210+m3h30030rdquo762mm35-300+scfm59-500+m3hUSA amp S America only
Carry CasesExtra protection for the GA GEM Analysers
ThenewlydesignedsoftcarrycasefortheGAGEManalysers offers the user extra protection for the Analyser when out on site The hard pelicase allows easy transportation of your analyser
Features and Benefitsbull Robusthardcaseholdsallaccessoriesandanalyserbull Softcarrycaseprotectsanalyseroutonsitebull Simpleviewingwindowbull Removableplasticscreenbull Accesstoallanalyserports
10
LANDFILL GAS (LFG)
AEMS - Fixed Gas Analysis
TheAEMSisdesignedtoofferacompletesystemfor remote analysis of gas concentrations on landfill sites biogas projects and other methane recovery operations
Features and Benefitsbull CH4CO2O2measurementbull H2SandCOmeasurementoptionsbull Remotemonitoringbull Field-proventechnologybull Easytoservicebull SecureinterfacewithAEMSDataCentresoftwarebull Remotesystemdiagnosticsandmaintenancebull Remotedatadownloadbull Ethernetorwirelesscommunicationbull Providesignalsforengineflarecontrolbull 4-20mAoutputbull Onsiteinstallationandtrainingbull Integrateswithotheronsitedevicesegflowmeterbull Helpsmaximisesiteefficiencyandrevenuebull Fullyauditabledatatrailbull Rangeofcommsoptionsbull Multi-pointsamplingoptionbull Cleanairpurgeandzerobull Gasconditioning
AEMS Auto-Calibration
AnoptionwiththeAEMStheauto-calibrationsystem will perform a check of the analyser calibration at periodic intervals and recalibrate the analyser if necessary
Features and Benefitsbull Increaseaccuracybull Verifyresultsbull FullauditabledatatrailforCDMandother
purposes
Emissions Analysers
Emissions analysers can be supplied and integrated withtheAEMSThisprovidesacompleteanalysissystem looking at the gas concentrations before they enteraflareorengineandtheemissionsproduced
Features and Benefitsbull Fullintegratedanalysissystembull Continuousanalysisbull Monitorcombustionefficiency
11
AEMSAutomated Extraction Monitoring System
12
AEMS APPLICATIONS
Landfill Gas
TheAEMScanbesuccessfullyemployedforcontinuousanalysisofgasextractedfromalandfillsiteMonitoringfromfixedsamplepoints(upto5)theAEMSwillgatherdataongasqualityandotherparametersonsiteshouldtheAEMSbeintegratedwithadditionaldevicessuchasflowmeterspressuresensorsandtemperaturesensorsThedataisallaccessibleremotely(viaAEMSDataCentre)forreportingpurposesandforremoteidentificationofonsiteissuesndashwhichcanalsobeindicatedbyemailandSMSalertsDatacanalsobeoutputted locally to gas engines and control panels to help maximise efficiency and to act as a protector to gas engines if readings fall outside of permitted levels
Biogas and Anaerobic Digesters
TheAEMShasprovedsuccessfulonavarietyofbiogasapplicationsincludingwastewatertreatmentprojectsfarmanimalwasteprojectsandfoodwasteprojectsMonitoringdigesterperformancecanbevitaltoidentify trends in the process to maintain the health of the bacteria in the digester and to maximise the through-put of the digester This of course all assists with optimising the biogas output of the process and thereforeincreasingtheprofitabilityoftheprojectTheAEMSwillprovideremoteaccessfordatacollectionandsystemdiagnosticsandcanalsooutputdatalocallytodigestercontrolsystemsandtoCHPsndashallowinggasdiversionifforexampleH2SlevelsexceedthepermissiblelimitEssentiallyAEMScanassistintheimprovedmonitoring and control of your digestion process
Coal Mine Methane
MethaneextractedfromcoalminescanbeavaluableresourceforpowergenerationaswellasimprovingsafetyconditionsTheAEMScanbeusedtoanalyseextractedmethaneoncoalbedmethaneprojectscoalminemethaneprojectsandalsotheextractionofventilationairmethane(VAM)atverylowconcentrationsDataisallaccessibleremotelyviaAEMSDataCentre
CDM
MethanerecoveryprojectsundertheCleanDevelopmentMechanismcantakemanyformsincludinglandfillgasextractionbiogasprojectsandcoalminemethaneprojectsTheAEMShasbeensuccessfullyusedonmanyCDMprojectsacrosstheworldandisfieldproventobefullyeffectiveanduptotherigoursofCDMverificationwithprojectsknowntohavereceived100ofclaimedCERsTheuseofauto-calibrationontheAEMScanbeinvaluabletoverifytheaccuracyoftheanalyseracrossthedurationoftheprojectandprovethatthegatheredreadingsreflectthetruequalityoftheextractedgasTheAEMScanintegratewithadditionalsensorstoprovideafullyautomatedandremotesystemforCDMmonitoring
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
13
SOFTWARE
Gas Analyser ManagerSoftware for portable gas analysers
GasAnalyserManagerenablesuserstomaximisetheoperationoftheirgasanalyserItenablesboth direct and remote communication with the unitItfeaturesasimpleuploadanddownloadfacility and is fully compatible with the latest Microsofttradeoperatingsystems
Features and Benefitsbull Easytoviewandoperatebull IDset-upforboreholesbull CreateID-specificquestionsandsitequestionsbull Securedatatrailbull Automatictransferandstorageofdatabull Timesavingsbull DownloadEventLog(option)
AEMS Data CentreRemote Data Acquisition Software
Software application for remote download of all datagatheredbyAEMSGathereddatacanbedownloaded from any location worldwide with an internet connection
Features and Benefitsbull Remotedatadownloadbull Managesnotificationsbull EmailandSMSalertsbull DownloadinCSVandXMLformatsbull Managesettingsbull Viewdatafromanywhereintheworldbull Monitorsiteperformanceremotelybull Easytousebull Stayawareofon-siteissuesbull Clearlyformatteddata
14
LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING
Standard Dipmeter The Standard Dipmeter is a lightweight water level measuring instrument used for routine groundwater monitoring
This industry proven instrument is available inthreebaselengths30m60m100mThe Standard Dipmeter is the economical optionfor water level monitoring
Features and Benefitsbull Costeffectivebull Reliableandsimpleoperationbull Suitableforwiderangeofapplicationsbull Fieldprovenandportable
MAIN APPLICATIONGroundwater level monitoring for all applications
ATEX Dipmeter
TheATEXcertifiedDipmeterisahighprecisionwaterlevel measuring instrument specifically designed for use in harsh environments All tape markings are printed under a tough polyethylene coating The ATEXDipmeterscanbesuppliedwithtapesof30m60m and 100m The unit allows level detection in a wide range of water conductivities and applications where water levels rapidly change
Features and Benefitsbull SafeforZone1areasbull Designedforuseinharshlandfillareasbull Suitswiderangeofapplicationsbull Versatileoperationbull Variablesensitivitybull Easymaintenancebull Suppliedincarrybag
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachatemonitoring
15
Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
31
Notes
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
CO2 MonitoringG100Incubatoranalyser page20
IAQ page20
PM1500Personalmonitor page20
AW1750Fixedmonitor page20
CO2 MarineDiveair2 page 21
Hyperbaric page21
Applications overviewLandfill Gas and waste to energy page 22
Landfillcasestudy page23
Environmental compliance page 24
Compliancecasestudy page25
Anaerobic digester gas page 26
Biogascasestudy page27
Support and contact detailsService page28
EquipmentHire page28
Customer page 29
Producttraining page29
Technical page 29
WebsiteandUKofficecontactdetails page30
Notes page31
LANDFILL GAS (LFG) PORTABLES
GA2000Landfill Gas Monitor
The GA2000 is designed to meet all current demands for landfill amp brownfield site monitoring protocols set by Government legislation in Europe and the United Kingdom Utilised with dedicated software the GA2000 becomes an extremely powerful detection monitoring and change indicator tool
Features and Benefitsbull Fieldprovenbull ATEXcertifiedbull MeasuresCH4CO2O2H2SCObull Simultaneousdisplayofallgasesbull Standardisesmonitoringroutinesbull EasytransferofdataviaGasAnalyserManager (seepage13fordetails)bull StorageofdailysiteconditionsandboreholeID
reportsbull OptionalEventLogwithTechnicianLogin (seepage7fordetails)bull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull OptionalInternalLowFlowMeasurement (CiriaC665Approved)bull PeakCH4recordingbull 0-500ppmH2Sreadingbull 0-500ppmCOreadingbull Hardcarrycaseforconvenientwaytosafely
transport supplied with selected analysers
TheMCERTSapprovedGA2000Plusutilisesnewtechnology to give more reliable readings for Carbon Monoxide(CO)helpingdeterminethepresenceoffiresonlandfillItincorporatesalltheexistingtechnology and features of the GA2000
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull MCERTSapprovedbull 6Gascapabilitybull HydrogencompensatedCOreadingbull ReliableCOreadingbull EasytransferofdataviaGasAnalyserManager (seepage13fordetails)bull OptionalEventLogwithTechnicianLogIn (seepage7fordetails)bull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspodsbull OptionalInternalLowFlowMeasurement (CiriaC665Approved)bull PeakCH4andCO2bull MinimumO2bull 0-500ppmH2Sreadingbull 0-2000ppmCOreadingbull GPSoption
GA2000 PlusH2 Compensated CO Landfill Gas Monitor
4
GEM2000Landfill Gas amp Flow Monitor
Designed specifically for landfill gas extraction the easytouseGEM2000isadualmodeinstrumentwithallthecapabilitiesoftheGA2000PlustheaddedcapabilitytomeasuregasflowWhenconnectedtoaflowdevicetheGEM2000calculatesgasflowaccuratelyandrepeatedlyItalsomeasuresanddisplaysKWcontenttemperature(withoptionaltemperatureprobe)relativeandatmosphericpressuresaswellasCH4LEL(LowerExplosiveLimit)
Features and Benefitsbull Dualmodeinstrumentbull ULcertifiedintheUSAbull ATEXcertifiedbull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Staticpressureanddifferentialpressurebull Calculatesbalancegasflow(scfmorm3h)andcalorificvalue(KWorBTU)
bull RecordsLELofCH4PeakCH4anduserdefined comments
bull EnablesbalancingofgasextractionsystembullDatastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspods
GEM2000 PlusH2 Compensated CO Landfill Gas and Flow Monitor
RetainingthesamefeaturesofthefieldprovenGEM2000theGEM2000PlusutilisesnewtechnologytogivemorereliablereadingsforCarbonMonoxide(CO)whereH2maybepresent
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull MCERTSapprovedbull MeasuresH2SandCObull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2staticpressureand
differential pressurebull Calculatesbalancegasflow(scfmorm3h)andcalorificvalue(KWorBTU)
bull RecordsLELofCH4PeakCH4anduserdefinedcomments
bull Enablesbalancingofgasextractionsystembull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull HydrogencompensatedCOreadingbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspodsbull Optionalpitottubebull GPSoption
5
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS ANALYSERS
Biogas Check
Designed to meet biogas project requirements this simple to operate analyser is the ideal field instrument for anaerobic digester gas analysis Easy touseandportabletheBiogasCheckmeasuresgascomposition with repeatable accuracy on farm waste projects food processing plants and waste water treatment facilities
Features and Benefitsbull Fieldproventechnologybull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Flowandpressuremeasurementbull OptionalH2Sgaspod(0-5000ppm)bull Optionaltemperatureprobebull ATEXcertifiedbull Easyfieldcalibrationbyuserbull Storesupto100readings
Biogas Check CDM
DesignedtomeetCleanDevelopmentMechanism(CDM)digesterprojectrequirementstheBiogasCheckCDMistheidealfieldinstrumentforanaerobicdigester gas analysis
Features and Benefitsbull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Flowandpressuremeasurementbull MeasuresH2Swithoptionalgaspodbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull ULcertifiedbull Easyfieldcalibrationbyuserbull Storesupto100readingsfor10samplepoints
USA amp S America only
6
Internal Flow
Allowsmeasurementoflowflowinlitresperhourusing your gas analyser without the need for additional devices Applications include perimeter boreholes and contaminated land sites
Features and Benefitsbull AvailableonATEXcertifiedGA2000ampGA2000PLUSbull 0-20lhbull ldquoFlowfirstrdquooptiontomeetCIRIA665guidancebull Easytousebull Rangeofmeasurementoptions
Event LogEvents such as field calibrations and time on site are logged and recorded to provide an audit trail for gas analyser monitoring These records will giveyourcustomerclientconfidencethatdatawastaken correctly and protocol procedures have been followed
Features and Benefitsbull ControlledanddownloadedbyGAMsoftwarebull Secureandverifieddatatrailbull 1000eventsstoredbull Timeampdatestamped
GPS
GlobalPositioningSystemontheGAGEMrangeanalysers will now allow the user to locate the position of borehole locations quickly and precisely The large display shows simple menus amp navigation compass screen to see your direction of travel distance and position
Feature and Benefitsbull RealtimeGPStrackingandlocationbull Storeandlocateupto1000IDPointsbull Utilisesthelatestdigitaltechnologybull GAMScompatiblebull Largedisplayshowssimplemenusnavigation
screensbull Accuracyapprox2metres
GAS ANALYSER UPGRADE OPTIONS
7
ATEX Gas Pods
Enhanceyouranalyser-GeotechATEXapprovedgas pods allow the user to expand the current GA amp GEMrangeanalysersgasmonitoringcapabilitiesThefollowing gases can be monitored in the ppm range H2SCOSO2H2andHCNThelightweightrobustaluminium pod ensures optimum performance
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-safeuseonsitebull Easyadd-onbull Simpleplug-inbull Lightweightbull Ruggedbull Analyserautorecognisespodbull Canberecalibratedbyfactorybull H2Srangesfrom0to5000ppm
ATEX Temperature Probe
This accessory is convenient time-saving and accurate The temperature probe plugs into the GEMGAorBioGas1048633 instrument and is then insertedintothetemperatureportoftheAccu-Flowellheador other open sample port The instrument records the temperature automatically when the gas sample readingisstoredReadingtemperaturedirectlyinthe gas stream assures accuracy and with no need to enter gas temperature manually
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull Range-10to+75degCbull +14to+167degF
AnemometerGas Velocity Indicator forsite evaluationThe anemometer is designed to plug into a GA or GEMunitandinstantlyprovidesaflowindicationThisaccessoryisintendedtomeasuredrygasflowandisideally suited for use on gas extraction systems and in pipework
Features and Benefitsbull Simpleconnection(GA2000GEM2000)bull Analyserautorecognisesbull Narrowdiametermeasurementhead(11mm)bull Widetemperatureoperatingrange(upto80degC)bull Indicatesflowsupto40msecbull m3hoptionalfactorysetup
8
ACCESSORIES FOR PORTABLES
Water Trap Filter
The water trap filter is a must to protect the gas analyser from moist gas and liquid that can be found in sampling lines The filter is installed in the sample line and housed in the water trap housing
Features and Benefitsbull Availablefromstockinbulkquantitiesbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Inlet Port Filter
The inlet port filter protects the analyser fromfine particulates and moisture in the sampled gas The filters are easily checked and replaced
Features and Benefitsbull Easyandsimplereplacementbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Calibration Gas
This convenient field kit makes field calibrations simple Even the most accurate landfill gas and biogas analysers may need field calibration between manufacturer service and calibration The reasons include usersrsquo needs for the most accurate results possible or to meet a site operatorrsquos in-house requirements and especially for authoritative auditinspectionandconsultantrsquosreportsForthisit is essential field calibration is done correctly FortunatelythekeystepswhichGeotechrecommendsfrom its years of experience could not be easier or simpler
Features and Benefitsbull Readilyavailablefromstockbull Presetregulatorbull Largeselectionofgasesavailabletosuitmost
application
9
Accu-Flo WellheadsFlow Control Wellhead
SpecificallydesignedasanaccessoryfortheGEMinstrumentsthepatentedAccu-FlowellheadismanufacturedtoISOstandardsofferingreliableandrepeatablereadingswhenusedwiththeGEM2000tomeasure and control landfill gas These easily installed wellheads incorporate a fixed position impacttubeforflowmeasurementatemperatureportaquick-connectgassamplestaticpressureportaflowcontrolvalveandavacuumpressureportBothverticalandhorizontalconfigurationsareavailable in three sizes to accommodate a wide range ofgasflow
Features and Benefitsbull Helpsmaximisegasrecoveryminimisesurface
emissions and subsurface migrationbull Helpscontrolhotspotsandpreventsubsurface
firesbull Availableforinstallationaboveorbelowground
on vertical wells or horizontal trench collectorsbull FlowcalculationsforallmodelsprogrammedinGEM2000andGEM2000Plus
Standard Accu-Flo ModelsModelSizeFlowRate15015rdquo381mm1-50+scfm2-85+m3h20020rdquo508mm5-125+scfm9-210+m3h30030rdquo762mm35-300+scfm59-500+m3hUSA amp S America only
Carry CasesExtra protection for the GA GEM Analysers
ThenewlydesignedsoftcarrycasefortheGAGEManalysers offers the user extra protection for the Analyser when out on site The hard pelicase allows easy transportation of your analyser
Features and Benefitsbull Robusthardcaseholdsallaccessoriesandanalyserbull Softcarrycaseprotectsanalyseroutonsitebull Simpleviewingwindowbull Removableplasticscreenbull Accesstoallanalyserports
10
LANDFILL GAS (LFG)
AEMS - Fixed Gas Analysis
TheAEMSisdesignedtoofferacompletesystemfor remote analysis of gas concentrations on landfill sites biogas projects and other methane recovery operations
Features and Benefitsbull CH4CO2O2measurementbull H2SandCOmeasurementoptionsbull Remotemonitoringbull Field-proventechnologybull Easytoservicebull SecureinterfacewithAEMSDataCentresoftwarebull Remotesystemdiagnosticsandmaintenancebull Remotedatadownloadbull Ethernetorwirelesscommunicationbull Providesignalsforengineflarecontrolbull 4-20mAoutputbull Onsiteinstallationandtrainingbull Integrateswithotheronsitedevicesegflowmeterbull Helpsmaximisesiteefficiencyandrevenuebull Fullyauditabledatatrailbull Rangeofcommsoptionsbull Multi-pointsamplingoptionbull Cleanairpurgeandzerobull Gasconditioning
AEMS Auto-Calibration
AnoptionwiththeAEMStheauto-calibrationsystem will perform a check of the analyser calibration at periodic intervals and recalibrate the analyser if necessary
Features and Benefitsbull Increaseaccuracybull Verifyresultsbull FullauditabledatatrailforCDMandother
purposes
Emissions Analysers
Emissions analysers can be supplied and integrated withtheAEMSThisprovidesacompleteanalysissystem looking at the gas concentrations before they enteraflareorengineandtheemissionsproduced
Features and Benefitsbull Fullintegratedanalysissystembull Continuousanalysisbull Monitorcombustionefficiency
11
AEMSAutomated Extraction Monitoring System
12
AEMS APPLICATIONS
Landfill Gas
TheAEMScanbesuccessfullyemployedforcontinuousanalysisofgasextractedfromalandfillsiteMonitoringfromfixedsamplepoints(upto5)theAEMSwillgatherdataongasqualityandotherparametersonsiteshouldtheAEMSbeintegratedwithadditionaldevicessuchasflowmeterspressuresensorsandtemperaturesensorsThedataisallaccessibleremotely(viaAEMSDataCentre)forreportingpurposesandforremoteidentificationofonsiteissuesndashwhichcanalsobeindicatedbyemailandSMSalertsDatacanalsobeoutputted locally to gas engines and control panels to help maximise efficiency and to act as a protector to gas engines if readings fall outside of permitted levels
Biogas and Anaerobic Digesters
TheAEMShasprovedsuccessfulonavarietyofbiogasapplicationsincludingwastewatertreatmentprojectsfarmanimalwasteprojectsandfoodwasteprojectsMonitoringdigesterperformancecanbevitaltoidentify trends in the process to maintain the health of the bacteria in the digester and to maximise the through-put of the digester This of course all assists with optimising the biogas output of the process and thereforeincreasingtheprofitabilityoftheprojectTheAEMSwillprovideremoteaccessfordatacollectionandsystemdiagnosticsandcanalsooutputdatalocallytodigestercontrolsystemsandtoCHPsndashallowinggasdiversionifforexampleH2SlevelsexceedthepermissiblelimitEssentiallyAEMScanassistintheimprovedmonitoring and control of your digestion process
Coal Mine Methane
MethaneextractedfromcoalminescanbeavaluableresourceforpowergenerationaswellasimprovingsafetyconditionsTheAEMScanbeusedtoanalyseextractedmethaneoncoalbedmethaneprojectscoalminemethaneprojectsandalsotheextractionofventilationairmethane(VAM)atverylowconcentrationsDataisallaccessibleremotelyviaAEMSDataCentre
CDM
MethanerecoveryprojectsundertheCleanDevelopmentMechanismcantakemanyformsincludinglandfillgasextractionbiogasprojectsandcoalminemethaneprojectsTheAEMShasbeensuccessfullyusedonmanyCDMprojectsacrosstheworldandisfieldproventobefullyeffectiveanduptotherigoursofCDMverificationwithprojectsknowntohavereceived100ofclaimedCERsTheuseofauto-calibrationontheAEMScanbeinvaluabletoverifytheaccuracyoftheanalyseracrossthedurationoftheprojectandprovethatthegatheredreadingsreflectthetruequalityoftheextractedgasTheAEMScanintegratewithadditionalsensorstoprovideafullyautomatedandremotesystemforCDMmonitoring
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
13
SOFTWARE
Gas Analyser ManagerSoftware for portable gas analysers
GasAnalyserManagerenablesuserstomaximisetheoperationoftheirgasanalyserItenablesboth direct and remote communication with the unitItfeaturesasimpleuploadanddownloadfacility and is fully compatible with the latest Microsofttradeoperatingsystems
Features and Benefitsbull Easytoviewandoperatebull IDset-upforboreholesbull CreateID-specificquestionsandsitequestionsbull Securedatatrailbull Automatictransferandstorageofdatabull Timesavingsbull DownloadEventLog(option)
AEMS Data CentreRemote Data Acquisition Software
Software application for remote download of all datagatheredbyAEMSGathereddatacanbedownloaded from any location worldwide with an internet connection
Features and Benefitsbull Remotedatadownloadbull Managesnotificationsbull EmailandSMSalertsbull DownloadinCSVandXMLformatsbull Managesettingsbull Viewdatafromanywhereintheworldbull Monitorsiteperformanceremotelybull Easytousebull Stayawareofon-siteissuesbull Clearlyformatteddata
14
LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING
Standard Dipmeter The Standard Dipmeter is a lightweight water level measuring instrument used for routine groundwater monitoring
This industry proven instrument is available inthreebaselengths30m60m100mThe Standard Dipmeter is the economical optionfor water level monitoring
Features and Benefitsbull Costeffectivebull Reliableandsimpleoperationbull Suitableforwiderangeofapplicationsbull Fieldprovenandportable
MAIN APPLICATIONGroundwater level monitoring for all applications
ATEX Dipmeter
TheATEXcertifiedDipmeterisahighprecisionwaterlevel measuring instrument specifically designed for use in harsh environments All tape markings are printed under a tough polyethylene coating The ATEXDipmeterscanbesuppliedwithtapesof30m60m and 100m The unit allows level detection in a wide range of water conductivities and applications where water levels rapidly change
Features and Benefitsbull SafeforZone1areasbull Designedforuseinharshlandfillareasbull Suitswiderangeofapplicationsbull Versatileoperationbull Variablesensitivitybull Easymaintenancebull Suppliedincarrybag
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachatemonitoring
15
Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
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Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
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LANDFILL GAS (LFG) PORTABLES
GA2000Landfill Gas Monitor
The GA2000 is designed to meet all current demands for landfill amp brownfield site monitoring protocols set by Government legislation in Europe and the United Kingdom Utilised with dedicated software the GA2000 becomes an extremely powerful detection monitoring and change indicator tool
Features and Benefitsbull Fieldprovenbull ATEXcertifiedbull MeasuresCH4CO2O2H2SCObull Simultaneousdisplayofallgasesbull Standardisesmonitoringroutinesbull EasytransferofdataviaGasAnalyserManager (seepage13fordetails)bull StorageofdailysiteconditionsandboreholeID
reportsbull OptionalEventLogwithTechnicianLogin (seepage7fordetails)bull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull OptionalInternalLowFlowMeasurement (CiriaC665Approved)bull PeakCH4recordingbull 0-500ppmH2Sreadingbull 0-500ppmCOreadingbull Hardcarrycaseforconvenientwaytosafely
transport supplied with selected analysers
TheMCERTSapprovedGA2000Plusutilisesnewtechnology to give more reliable readings for Carbon Monoxide(CO)helpingdeterminethepresenceoffiresonlandfillItincorporatesalltheexistingtechnology and features of the GA2000
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull MCERTSapprovedbull 6Gascapabilitybull HydrogencompensatedCOreadingbull ReliableCOreadingbull EasytransferofdataviaGasAnalyserManager (seepage13fordetails)bull OptionalEventLogwithTechnicianLogIn (seepage7fordetails)bull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspodsbull OptionalInternalLowFlowMeasurement (CiriaC665Approved)bull PeakCH4andCO2bull MinimumO2bull 0-500ppmH2Sreadingbull 0-2000ppmCOreadingbull GPSoption
GA2000 PlusH2 Compensated CO Landfill Gas Monitor
4
GEM2000Landfill Gas amp Flow Monitor
Designed specifically for landfill gas extraction the easytouseGEM2000isadualmodeinstrumentwithallthecapabilitiesoftheGA2000PlustheaddedcapabilitytomeasuregasflowWhenconnectedtoaflowdevicetheGEM2000calculatesgasflowaccuratelyandrepeatedlyItalsomeasuresanddisplaysKWcontenttemperature(withoptionaltemperatureprobe)relativeandatmosphericpressuresaswellasCH4LEL(LowerExplosiveLimit)
Features and Benefitsbull Dualmodeinstrumentbull ULcertifiedintheUSAbull ATEXcertifiedbull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Staticpressureanddifferentialpressurebull Calculatesbalancegasflow(scfmorm3h)andcalorificvalue(KWorBTU)
bull RecordsLELofCH4PeakCH4anduserdefined comments
bull EnablesbalancingofgasextractionsystembullDatastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspods
GEM2000 PlusH2 Compensated CO Landfill Gas and Flow Monitor
RetainingthesamefeaturesofthefieldprovenGEM2000theGEM2000PlusutilisesnewtechnologytogivemorereliablereadingsforCarbonMonoxide(CO)whereH2maybepresent
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull MCERTSapprovedbull MeasuresH2SandCObull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2staticpressureand
differential pressurebull Calculatesbalancegasflow(scfmorm3h)andcalorificvalue(KWorBTU)
bull RecordsLELofCH4PeakCH4anduserdefinedcomments
bull Enablesbalancingofgasextractionsystembull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull HydrogencompensatedCOreadingbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspodsbull Optionalpitottubebull GPSoption
5
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS ANALYSERS
Biogas Check
Designed to meet biogas project requirements this simple to operate analyser is the ideal field instrument for anaerobic digester gas analysis Easy touseandportabletheBiogasCheckmeasuresgascomposition with repeatable accuracy on farm waste projects food processing plants and waste water treatment facilities
Features and Benefitsbull Fieldproventechnologybull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Flowandpressuremeasurementbull OptionalH2Sgaspod(0-5000ppm)bull Optionaltemperatureprobebull ATEXcertifiedbull Easyfieldcalibrationbyuserbull Storesupto100readings
Biogas Check CDM
DesignedtomeetCleanDevelopmentMechanism(CDM)digesterprojectrequirementstheBiogasCheckCDMistheidealfieldinstrumentforanaerobicdigester gas analysis
Features and Benefitsbull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Flowandpressuremeasurementbull MeasuresH2Swithoptionalgaspodbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull ULcertifiedbull Easyfieldcalibrationbyuserbull Storesupto100readingsfor10samplepoints
USA amp S America only
6
Internal Flow
Allowsmeasurementoflowflowinlitresperhourusing your gas analyser without the need for additional devices Applications include perimeter boreholes and contaminated land sites
Features and Benefitsbull AvailableonATEXcertifiedGA2000ampGA2000PLUSbull 0-20lhbull ldquoFlowfirstrdquooptiontomeetCIRIA665guidancebull Easytousebull Rangeofmeasurementoptions
Event LogEvents such as field calibrations and time on site are logged and recorded to provide an audit trail for gas analyser monitoring These records will giveyourcustomerclientconfidencethatdatawastaken correctly and protocol procedures have been followed
Features and Benefitsbull ControlledanddownloadedbyGAMsoftwarebull Secureandverifieddatatrailbull 1000eventsstoredbull Timeampdatestamped
GPS
GlobalPositioningSystemontheGAGEMrangeanalysers will now allow the user to locate the position of borehole locations quickly and precisely The large display shows simple menus amp navigation compass screen to see your direction of travel distance and position
Feature and Benefitsbull RealtimeGPStrackingandlocationbull Storeandlocateupto1000IDPointsbull Utilisesthelatestdigitaltechnologybull GAMScompatiblebull Largedisplayshowssimplemenusnavigation
screensbull Accuracyapprox2metres
GAS ANALYSER UPGRADE OPTIONS
7
ATEX Gas Pods
Enhanceyouranalyser-GeotechATEXapprovedgas pods allow the user to expand the current GA amp GEMrangeanalysersgasmonitoringcapabilitiesThefollowing gases can be monitored in the ppm range H2SCOSO2H2andHCNThelightweightrobustaluminium pod ensures optimum performance
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-safeuseonsitebull Easyadd-onbull Simpleplug-inbull Lightweightbull Ruggedbull Analyserautorecognisespodbull Canberecalibratedbyfactorybull H2Srangesfrom0to5000ppm
ATEX Temperature Probe
This accessory is convenient time-saving and accurate The temperature probe plugs into the GEMGAorBioGas1048633 instrument and is then insertedintothetemperatureportoftheAccu-Flowellheador other open sample port The instrument records the temperature automatically when the gas sample readingisstoredReadingtemperaturedirectlyinthe gas stream assures accuracy and with no need to enter gas temperature manually
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull Range-10to+75degCbull +14to+167degF
AnemometerGas Velocity Indicator forsite evaluationThe anemometer is designed to plug into a GA or GEMunitandinstantlyprovidesaflowindicationThisaccessoryisintendedtomeasuredrygasflowandisideally suited for use on gas extraction systems and in pipework
Features and Benefitsbull Simpleconnection(GA2000GEM2000)bull Analyserautorecognisesbull Narrowdiametermeasurementhead(11mm)bull Widetemperatureoperatingrange(upto80degC)bull Indicatesflowsupto40msecbull m3hoptionalfactorysetup
8
ACCESSORIES FOR PORTABLES
Water Trap Filter
The water trap filter is a must to protect the gas analyser from moist gas and liquid that can be found in sampling lines The filter is installed in the sample line and housed in the water trap housing
Features and Benefitsbull Availablefromstockinbulkquantitiesbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Inlet Port Filter
The inlet port filter protects the analyser fromfine particulates and moisture in the sampled gas The filters are easily checked and replaced
Features and Benefitsbull Easyandsimplereplacementbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Calibration Gas
This convenient field kit makes field calibrations simple Even the most accurate landfill gas and biogas analysers may need field calibration between manufacturer service and calibration The reasons include usersrsquo needs for the most accurate results possible or to meet a site operatorrsquos in-house requirements and especially for authoritative auditinspectionandconsultantrsquosreportsForthisit is essential field calibration is done correctly FortunatelythekeystepswhichGeotechrecommendsfrom its years of experience could not be easier or simpler
Features and Benefitsbull Readilyavailablefromstockbull Presetregulatorbull Largeselectionofgasesavailabletosuitmost
application
9
Accu-Flo WellheadsFlow Control Wellhead
SpecificallydesignedasanaccessoryfortheGEMinstrumentsthepatentedAccu-FlowellheadismanufacturedtoISOstandardsofferingreliableandrepeatablereadingswhenusedwiththeGEM2000tomeasure and control landfill gas These easily installed wellheads incorporate a fixed position impacttubeforflowmeasurementatemperatureportaquick-connectgassamplestaticpressureportaflowcontrolvalveandavacuumpressureportBothverticalandhorizontalconfigurationsareavailable in three sizes to accommodate a wide range ofgasflow
Features and Benefitsbull Helpsmaximisegasrecoveryminimisesurface
emissions and subsurface migrationbull Helpscontrolhotspotsandpreventsubsurface
firesbull Availableforinstallationaboveorbelowground
on vertical wells or horizontal trench collectorsbull FlowcalculationsforallmodelsprogrammedinGEM2000andGEM2000Plus
Standard Accu-Flo ModelsModelSizeFlowRate15015rdquo381mm1-50+scfm2-85+m3h20020rdquo508mm5-125+scfm9-210+m3h30030rdquo762mm35-300+scfm59-500+m3hUSA amp S America only
Carry CasesExtra protection for the GA GEM Analysers
ThenewlydesignedsoftcarrycasefortheGAGEManalysers offers the user extra protection for the Analyser when out on site The hard pelicase allows easy transportation of your analyser
Features and Benefitsbull Robusthardcaseholdsallaccessoriesandanalyserbull Softcarrycaseprotectsanalyseroutonsitebull Simpleviewingwindowbull Removableplasticscreenbull Accesstoallanalyserports
10
LANDFILL GAS (LFG)
AEMS - Fixed Gas Analysis
TheAEMSisdesignedtoofferacompletesystemfor remote analysis of gas concentrations on landfill sites biogas projects and other methane recovery operations
Features and Benefitsbull CH4CO2O2measurementbull H2SandCOmeasurementoptionsbull Remotemonitoringbull Field-proventechnologybull Easytoservicebull SecureinterfacewithAEMSDataCentresoftwarebull Remotesystemdiagnosticsandmaintenancebull Remotedatadownloadbull Ethernetorwirelesscommunicationbull Providesignalsforengineflarecontrolbull 4-20mAoutputbull Onsiteinstallationandtrainingbull Integrateswithotheronsitedevicesegflowmeterbull Helpsmaximisesiteefficiencyandrevenuebull Fullyauditabledatatrailbull Rangeofcommsoptionsbull Multi-pointsamplingoptionbull Cleanairpurgeandzerobull Gasconditioning
AEMS Auto-Calibration
AnoptionwiththeAEMStheauto-calibrationsystem will perform a check of the analyser calibration at periodic intervals and recalibrate the analyser if necessary
Features and Benefitsbull Increaseaccuracybull Verifyresultsbull FullauditabledatatrailforCDMandother
purposes
Emissions Analysers
Emissions analysers can be supplied and integrated withtheAEMSThisprovidesacompleteanalysissystem looking at the gas concentrations before they enteraflareorengineandtheemissionsproduced
Features and Benefitsbull Fullintegratedanalysissystembull Continuousanalysisbull Monitorcombustionefficiency
11
AEMSAutomated Extraction Monitoring System
12
AEMS APPLICATIONS
Landfill Gas
TheAEMScanbesuccessfullyemployedforcontinuousanalysisofgasextractedfromalandfillsiteMonitoringfromfixedsamplepoints(upto5)theAEMSwillgatherdataongasqualityandotherparametersonsiteshouldtheAEMSbeintegratedwithadditionaldevicessuchasflowmeterspressuresensorsandtemperaturesensorsThedataisallaccessibleremotely(viaAEMSDataCentre)forreportingpurposesandforremoteidentificationofonsiteissuesndashwhichcanalsobeindicatedbyemailandSMSalertsDatacanalsobeoutputted locally to gas engines and control panels to help maximise efficiency and to act as a protector to gas engines if readings fall outside of permitted levels
Biogas and Anaerobic Digesters
TheAEMShasprovedsuccessfulonavarietyofbiogasapplicationsincludingwastewatertreatmentprojectsfarmanimalwasteprojectsandfoodwasteprojectsMonitoringdigesterperformancecanbevitaltoidentify trends in the process to maintain the health of the bacteria in the digester and to maximise the through-put of the digester This of course all assists with optimising the biogas output of the process and thereforeincreasingtheprofitabilityoftheprojectTheAEMSwillprovideremoteaccessfordatacollectionandsystemdiagnosticsandcanalsooutputdatalocallytodigestercontrolsystemsandtoCHPsndashallowinggasdiversionifforexampleH2SlevelsexceedthepermissiblelimitEssentiallyAEMScanassistintheimprovedmonitoring and control of your digestion process
Coal Mine Methane
MethaneextractedfromcoalminescanbeavaluableresourceforpowergenerationaswellasimprovingsafetyconditionsTheAEMScanbeusedtoanalyseextractedmethaneoncoalbedmethaneprojectscoalminemethaneprojectsandalsotheextractionofventilationairmethane(VAM)atverylowconcentrationsDataisallaccessibleremotelyviaAEMSDataCentre
CDM
MethanerecoveryprojectsundertheCleanDevelopmentMechanismcantakemanyformsincludinglandfillgasextractionbiogasprojectsandcoalminemethaneprojectsTheAEMShasbeensuccessfullyusedonmanyCDMprojectsacrosstheworldandisfieldproventobefullyeffectiveanduptotherigoursofCDMverificationwithprojectsknowntohavereceived100ofclaimedCERsTheuseofauto-calibrationontheAEMScanbeinvaluabletoverifytheaccuracyoftheanalyseracrossthedurationoftheprojectandprovethatthegatheredreadingsreflectthetruequalityoftheextractedgasTheAEMScanintegratewithadditionalsensorstoprovideafullyautomatedandremotesystemforCDMmonitoring
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
13
SOFTWARE
Gas Analyser ManagerSoftware for portable gas analysers
GasAnalyserManagerenablesuserstomaximisetheoperationoftheirgasanalyserItenablesboth direct and remote communication with the unitItfeaturesasimpleuploadanddownloadfacility and is fully compatible with the latest Microsofttradeoperatingsystems
Features and Benefitsbull Easytoviewandoperatebull IDset-upforboreholesbull CreateID-specificquestionsandsitequestionsbull Securedatatrailbull Automatictransferandstorageofdatabull Timesavingsbull DownloadEventLog(option)
AEMS Data CentreRemote Data Acquisition Software
Software application for remote download of all datagatheredbyAEMSGathereddatacanbedownloaded from any location worldwide with an internet connection
Features and Benefitsbull Remotedatadownloadbull Managesnotificationsbull EmailandSMSalertsbull DownloadinCSVandXMLformatsbull Managesettingsbull Viewdatafromanywhereintheworldbull Monitorsiteperformanceremotelybull Easytousebull Stayawareofon-siteissuesbull Clearlyformatteddata
14
LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING
Standard Dipmeter The Standard Dipmeter is a lightweight water level measuring instrument used for routine groundwater monitoring
This industry proven instrument is available inthreebaselengths30m60m100mThe Standard Dipmeter is the economical optionfor water level monitoring
Features and Benefitsbull Costeffectivebull Reliableandsimpleoperationbull Suitableforwiderangeofapplicationsbull Fieldprovenandportable
MAIN APPLICATIONGroundwater level monitoring for all applications
ATEX Dipmeter
TheATEXcertifiedDipmeterisahighprecisionwaterlevel measuring instrument specifically designed for use in harsh environments All tape markings are printed under a tough polyethylene coating The ATEXDipmeterscanbesuppliedwithtapesof30m60m and 100m The unit allows level detection in a wide range of water conductivities and applications where water levels rapidly change
Features and Benefitsbull SafeforZone1areasbull Designedforuseinharshlandfillareasbull Suitswiderangeofapplicationsbull Versatileoperationbull Variablesensitivitybull Easymaintenancebull Suppliedincarrybag
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachatemonitoring
15
Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
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Notes
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Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
GEM2000Landfill Gas amp Flow Monitor
Designed specifically for landfill gas extraction the easytouseGEM2000isadualmodeinstrumentwithallthecapabilitiesoftheGA2000PlustheaddedcapabilitytomeasuregasflowWhenconnectedtoaflowdevicetheGEM2000calculatesgasflowaccuratelyandrepeatedlyItalsomeasuresanddisplaysKWcontenttemperature(withoptionaltemperatureprobe)relativeandatmosphericpressuresaswellasCH4LEL(LowerExplosiveLimit)
Features and Benefitsbull Dualmodeinstrumentbull ULcertifiedintheUSAbull ATEXcertifiedbull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Staticpressureanddifferentialpressurebull Calculatesbalancegasflow(scfmorm3h)andcalorificvalue(KWorBTU)
bull RecordsLELofCH4PeakCH4anduserdefined comments
bull EnablesbalancingofgasextractionsystembullDatastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspods
GEM2000 PlusH2 Compensated CO Landfill Gas and Flow Monitor
RetainingthesamefeaturesofthefieldprovenGEM2000theGEM2000PlusutilisesnewtechnologytogivemorereliablereadingsforCarbonMonoxide(CO)whereH2maybepresent
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull MCERTSapprovedbull MeasuresH2SandCObull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2staticpressureand
differential pressurebull Calculatesbalancegasflow(scfmorm3h)andcalorificvalue(KWorBTU)
bull RecordsLELofCH4PeakCH4anduserdefinedcomments
bull Enablesbalancingofgasextractionsystembull Datastorage2000readingsand1000IDsbull HydrogencompensatedCOreadingbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull Optionalgaspodsbull Optionalpitottubebull GPSoption
5
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS ANALYSERS
Biogas Check
Designed to meet biogas project requirements this simple to operate analyser is the ideal field instrument for anaerobic digester gas analysis Easy touseandportabletheBiogasCheckmeasuresgascomposition with repeatable accuracy on farm waste projects food processing plants and waste water treatment facilities
Features and Benefitsbull Fieldproventechnologybull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Flowandpressuremeasurementbull OptionalH2Sgaspod(0-5000ppm)bull Optionaltemperatureprobebull ATEXcertifiedbull Easyfieldcalibrationbyuserbull Storesupto100readings
Biogas Check CDM
DesignedtomeetCleanDevelopmentMechanism(CDM)digesterprojectrequirementstheBiogasCheckCDMistheidealfieldinstrumentforanaerobicdigester gas analysis
Features and Benefitsbull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Flowandpressuremeasurementbull MeasuresH2Swithoptionalgaspodbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull ULcertifiedbull Easyfieldcalibrationbyuserbull Storesupto100readingsfor10samplepoints
USA amp S America only
6
Internal Flow
Allowsmeasurementoflowflowinlitresperhourusing your gas analyser without the need for additional devices Applications include perimeter boreholes and contaminated land sites
Features and Benefitsbull AvailableonATEXcertifiedGA2000ampGA2000PLUSbull 0-20lhbull ldquoFlowfirstrdquooptiontomeetCIRIA665guidancebull Easytousebull Rangeofmeasurementoptions
Event LogEvents such as field calibrations and time on site are logged and recorded to provide an audit trail for gas analyser monitoring These records will giveyourcustomerclientconfidencethatdatawastaken correctly and protocol procedures have been followed
Features and Benefitsbull ControlledanddownloadedbyGAMsoftwarebull Secureandverifieddatatrailbull 1000eventsstoredbull Timeampdatestamped
GPS
GlobalPositioningSystemontheGAGEMrangeanalysers will now allow the user to locate the position of borehole locations quickly and precisely The large display shows simple menus amp navigation compass screen to see your direction of travel distance and position
Feature and Benefitsbull RealtimeGPStrackingandlocationbull Storeandlocateupto1000IDPointsbull Utilisesthelatestdigitaltechnologybull GAMScompatiblebull Largedisplayshowssimplemenusnavigation
screensbull Accuracyapprox2metres
GAS ANALYSER UPGRADE OPTIONS
7
ATEX Gas Pods
Enhanceyouranalyser-GeotechATEXapprovedgas pods allow the user to expand the current GA amp GEMrangeanalysersgasmonitoringcapabilitiesThefollowing gases can be monitored in the ppm range H2SCOSO2H2andHCNThelightweightrobustaluminium pod ensures optimum performance
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-safeuseonsitebull Easyadd-onbull Simpleplug-inbull Lightweightbull Ruggedbull Analyserautorecognisespodbull Canberecalibratedbyfactorybull H2Srangesfrom0to5000ppm
ATEX Temperature Probe
This accessory is convenient time-saving and accurate The temperature probe plugs into the GEMGAorBioGas1048633 instrument and is then insertedintothetemperatureportoftheAccu-Flowellheador other open sample port The instrument records the temperature automatically when the gas sample readingisstoredReadingtemperaturedirectlyinthe gas stream assures accuracy and with no need to enter gas temperature manually
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull Range-10to+75degCbull +14to+167degF
AnemometerGas Velocity Indicator forsite evaluationThe anemometer is designed to plug into a GA or GEMunitandinstantlyprovidesaflowindicationThisaccessoryisintendedtomeasuredrygasflowandisideally suited for use on gas extraction systems and in pipework
Features and Benefitsbull Simpleconnection(GA2000GEM2000)bull Analyserautorecognisesbull Narrowdiametermeasurementhead(11mm)bull Widetemperatureoperatingrange(upto80degC)bull Indicatesflowsupto40msecbull m3hoptionalfactorysetup
8
ACCESSORIES FOR PORTABLES
Water Trap Filter
The water trap filter is a must to protect the gas analyser from moist gas and liquid that can be found in sampling lines The filter is installed in the sample line and housed in the water trap housing
Features and Benefitsbull Availablefromstockinbulkquantitiesbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Inlet Port Filter
The inlet port filter protects the analyser fromfine particulates and moisture in the sampled gas The filters are easily checked and replaced
Features and Benefitsbull Easyandsimplereplacementbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Calibration Gas
This convenient field kit makes field calibrations simple Even the most accurate landfill gas and biogas analysers may need field calibration between manufacturer service and calibration The reasons include usersrsquo needs for the most accurate results possible or to meet a site operatorrsquos in-house requirements and especially for authoritative auditinspectionandconsultantrsquosreportsForthisit is essential field calibration is done correctly FortunatelythekeystepswhichGeotechrecommendsfrom its years of experience could not be easier or simpler
Features and Benefitsbull Readilyavailablefromstockbull Presetregulatorbull Largeselectionofgasesavailabletosuitmost
application
9
Accu-Flo WellheadsFlow Control Wellhead
SpecificallydesignedasanaccessoryfortheGEMinstrumentsthepatentedAccu-FlowellheadismanufacturedtoISOstandardsofferingreliableandrepeatablereadingswhenusedwiththeGEM2000tomeasure and control landfill gas These easily installed wellheads incorporate a fixed position impacttubeforflowmeasurementatemperatureportaquick-connectgassamplestaticpressureportaflowcontrolvalveandavacuumpressureportBothverticalandhorizontalconfigurationsareavailable in three sizes to accommodate a wide range ofgasflow
Features and Benefitsbull Helpsmaximisegasrecoveryminimisesurface
emissions and subsurface migrationbull Helpscontrolhotspotsandpreventsubsurface
firesbull Availableforinstallationaboveorbelowground
on vertical wells or horizontal trench collectorsbull FlowcalculationsforallmodelsprogrammedinGEM2000andGEM2000Plus
Standard Accu-Flo ModelsModelSizeFlowRate15015rdquo381mm1-50+scfm2-85+m3h20020rdquo508mm5-125+scfm9-210+m3h30030rdquo762mm35-300+scfm59-500+m3hUSA amp S America only
Carry CasesExtra protection for the GA GEM Analysers
ThenewlydesignedsoftcarrycasefortheGAGEManalysers offers the user extra protection for the Analyser when out on site The hard pelicase allows easy transportation of your analyser
Features and Benefitsbull Robusthardcaseholdsallaccessoriesandanalyserbull Softcarrycaseprotectsanalyseroutonsitebull Simpleviewingwindowbull Removableplasticscreenbull Accesstoallanalyserports
10
LANDFILL GAS (LFG)
AEMS - Fixed Gas Analysis
TheAEMSisdesignedtoofferacompletesystemfor remote analysis of gas concentrations on landfill sites biogas projects and other methane recovery operations
Features and Benefitsbull CH4CO2O2measurementbull H2SandCOmeasurementoptionsbull Remotemonitoringbull Field-proventechnologybull Easytoservicebull SecureinterfacewithAEMSDataCentresoftwarebull Remotesystemdiagnosticsandmaintenancebull Remotedatadownloadbull Ethernetorwirelesscommunicationbull Providesignalsforengineflarecontrolbull 4-20mAoutputbull Onsiteinstallationandtrainingbull Integrateswithotheronsitedevicesegflowmeterbull Helpsmaximisesiteefficiencyandrevenuebull Fullyauditabledatatrailbull Rangeofcommsoptionsbull Multi-pointsamplingoptionbull Cleanairpurgeandzerobull Gasconditioning
AEMS Auto-Calibration
AnoptionwiththeAEMStheauto-calibrationsystem will perform a check of the analyser calibration at periodic intervals and recalibrate the analyser if necessary
Features and Benefitsbull Increaseaccuracybull Verifyresultsbull FullauditabledatatrailforCDMandother
purposes
Emissions Analysers
Emissions analysers can be supplied and integrated withtheAEMSThisprovidesacompleteanalysissystem looking at the gas concentrations before they enteraflareorengineandtheemissionsproduced
Features and Benefitsbull Fullintegratedanalysissystembull Continuousanalysisbull Monitorcombustionefficiency
11
AEMSAutomated Extraction Monitoring System
12
AEMS APPLICATIONS
Landfill Gas
TheAEMScanbesuccessfullyemployedforcontinuousanalysisofgasextractedfromalandfillsiteMonitoringfromfixedsamplepoints(upto5)theAEMSwillgatherdataongasqualityandotherparametersonsiteshouldtheAEMSbeintegratedwithadditionaldevicessuchasflowmeterspressuresensorsandtemperaturesensorsThedataisallaccessibleremotely(viaAEMSDataCentre)forreportingpurposesandforremoteidentificationofonsiteissuesndashwhichcanalsobeindicatedbyemailandSMSalertsDatacanalsobeoutputted locally to gas engines and control panels to help maximise efficiency and to act as a protector to gas engines if readings fall outside of permitted levels
Biogas and Anaerobic Digesters
TheAEMShasprovedsuccessfulonavarietyofbiogasapplicationsincludingwastewatertreatmentprojectsfarmanimalwasteprojectsandfoodwasteprojectsMonitoringdigesterperformancecanbevitaltoidentify trends in the process to maintain the health of the bacteria in the digester and to maximise the through-put of the digester This of course all assists with optimising the biogas output of the process and thereforeincreasingtheprofitabilityoftheprojectTheAEMSwillprovideremoteaccessfordatacollectionandsystemdiagnosticsandcanalsooutputdatalocallytodigestercontrolsystemsandtoCHPsndashallowinggasdiversionifforexampleH2SlevelsexceedthepermissiblelimitEssentiallyAEMScanassistintheimprovedmonitoring and control of your digestion process
Coal Mine Methane
MethaneextractedfromcoalminescanbeavaluableresourceforpowergenerationaswellasimprovingsafetyconditionsTheAEMScanbeusedtoanalyseextractedmethaneoncoalbedmethaneprojectscoalminemethaneprojectsandalsotheextractionofventilationairmethane(VAM)atverylowconcentrationsDataisallaccessibleremotelyviaAEMSDataCentre
CDM
MethanerecoveryprojectsundertheCleanDevelopmentMechanismcantakemanyformsincludinglandfillgasextractionbiogasprojectsandcoalminemethaneprojectsTheAEMShasbeensuccessfullyusedonmanyCDMprojectsacrosstheworldandisfieldproventobefullyeffectiveanduptotherigoursofCDMverificationwithprojectsknowntohavereceived100ofclaimedCERsTheuseofauto-calibrationontheAEMScanbeinvaluabletoverifytheaccuracyoftheanalyseracrossthedurationoftheprojectandprovethatthegatheredreadingsreflectthetruequalityoftheextractedgasTheAEMScanintegratewithadditionalsensorstoprovideafullyautomatedandremotesystemforCDMmonitoring
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
13
SOFTWARE
Gas Analyser ManagerSoftware for portable gas analysers
GasAnalyserManagerenablesuserstomaximisetheoperationoftheirgasanalyserItenablesboth direct and remote communication with the unitItfeaturesasimpleuploadanddownloadfacility and is fully compatible with the latest Microsofttradeoperatingsystems
Features and Benefitsbull Easytoviewandoperatebull IDset-upforboreholesbull CreateID-specificquestionsandsitequestionsbull Securedatatrailbull Automatictransferandstorageofdatabull Timesavingsbull DownloadEventLog(option)
AEMS Data CentreRemote Data Acquisition Software
Software application for remote download of all datagatheredbyAEMSGathereddatacanbedownloaded from any location worldwide with an internet connection
Features and Benefitsbull Remotedatadownloadbull Managesnotificationsbull EmailandSMSalertsbull DownloadinCSVandXMLformatsbull Managesettingsbull Viewdatafromanywhereintheworldbull Monitorsiteperformanceremotelybull Easytousebull Stayawareofon-siteissuesbull Clearlyformatteddata
14
LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING
Standard Dipmeter The Standard Dipmeter is a lightweight water level measuring instrument used for routine groundwater monitoring
This industry proven instrument is available inthreebaselengths30m60m100mThe Standard Dipmeter is the economical optionfor water level monitoring
Features and Benefitsbull Costeffectivebull Reliableandsimpleoperationbull Suitableforwiderangeofapplicationsbull Fieldprovenandportable
MAIN APPLICATIONGroundwater level monitoring for all applications
ATEX Dipmeter
TheATEXcertifiedDipmeterisahighprecisionwaterlevel measuring instrument specifically designed for use in harsh environments All tape markings are printed under a tough polyethylene coating The ATEXDipmeterscanbesuppliedwithtapesof30m60m and 100m The unit allows level detection in a wide range of water conductivities and applications where water levels rapidly change
Features and Benefitsbull SafeforZone1areasbull Designedforuseinharshlandfillareasbull Suitswiderangeofapplicationsbull Versatileoperationbull Variablesensitivitybull Easymaintenancebull Suppliedincarrybag
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachatemonitoring
15
Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
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Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
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ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS ANALYSERS
Biogas Check
Designed to meet biogas project requirements this simple to operate analyser is the ideal field instrument for anaerobic digester gas analysis Easy touseandportabletheBiogasCheckmeasuresgascomposition with repeatable accuracy on farm waste projects food processing plants and waste water treatment facilities
Features and Benefitsbull Fieldproventechnologybull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Flowandpressuremeasurementbull OptionalH2Sgaspod(0-5000ppm)bull Optionaltemperatureprobebull ATEXcertifiedbull Easyfieldcalibrationbyuserbull Storesupto100readings
Biogas Check CDM
DesignedtomeetCleanDevelopmentMechanism(CDM)digesterprojectrequirementstheBiogasCheckCDMistheidealfieldinstrumentforanaerobicdigester gas analysis
Features and Benefitsbull MeasuresCH4CO2andO2bull Flowandpressuremeasurementbull MeasuresH2Swithoptionalgaspodbull Optionaltemperatureprobebull ULcertifiedbull Easyfieldcalibrationbyuserbull Storesupto100readingsfor10samplepoints
USA amp S America only
6
Internal Flow
Allowsmeasurementoflowflowinlitresperhourusing your gas analyser without the need for additional devices Applications include perimeter boreholes and contaminated land sites
Features and Benefitsbull AvailableonATEXcertifiedGA2000ampGA2000PLUSbull 0-20lhbull ldquoFlowfirstrdquooptiontomeetCIRIA665guidancebull Easytousebull Rangeofmeasurementoptions
Event LogEvents such as field calibrations and time on site are logged and recorded to provide an audit trail for gas analyser monitoring These records will giveyourcustomerclientconfidencethatdatawastaken correctly and protocol procedures have been followed
Features and Benefitsbull ControlledanddownloadedbyGAMsoftwarebull Secureandverifieddatatrailbull 1000eventsstoredbull Timeampdatestamped
GPS
GlobalPositioningSystemontheGAGEMrangeanalysers will now allow the user to locate the position of borehole locations quickly and precisely The large display shows simple menus amp navigation compass screen to see your direction of travel distance and position
Feature and Benefitsbull RealtimeGPStrackingandlocationbull Storeandlocateupto1000IDPointsbull Utilisesthelatestdigitaltechnologybull GAMScompatiblebull Largedisplayshowssimplemenusnavigation
screensbull Accuracyapprox2metres
GAS ANALYSER UPGRADE OPTIONS
7
ATEX Gas Pods
Enhanceyouranalyser-GeotechATEXapprovedgas pods allow the user to expand the current GA amp GEMrangeanalysersgasmonitoringcapabilitiesThefollowing gases can be monitored in the ppm range H2SCOSO2H2andHCNThelightweightrobustaluminium pod ensures optimum performance
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-safeuseonsitebull Easyadd-onbull Simpleplug-inbull Lightweightbull Ruggedbull Analyserautorecognisespodbull Canberecalibratedbyfactorybull H2Srangesfrom0to5000ppm
ATEX Temperature Probe
This accessory is convenient time-saving and accurate The temperature probe plugs into the GEMGAorBioGas1048633 instrument and is then insertedintothetemperatureportoftheAccu-Flowellheador other open sample port The instrument records the temperature automatically when the gas sample readingisstoredReadingtemperaturedirectlyinthe gas stream assures accuracy and with no need to enter gas temperature manually
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull Range-10to+75degCbull +14to+167degF
AnemometerGas Velocity Indicator forsite evaluationThe anemometer is designed to plug into a GA or GEMunitandinstantlyprovidesaflowindicationThisaccessoryisintendedtomeasuredrygasflowandisideally suited for use on gas extraction systems and in pipework
Features and Benefitsbull Simpleconnection(GA2000GEM2000)bull Analyserautorecognisesbull Narrowdiametermeasurementhead(11mm)bull Widetemperatureoperatingrange(upto80degC)bull Indicatesflowsupto40msecbull m3hoptionalfactorysetup
8
ACCESSORIES FOR PORTABLES
Water Trap Filter
The water trap filter is a must to protect the gas analyser from moist gas and liquid that can be found in sampling lines The filter is installed in the sample line and housed in the water trap housing
Features and Benefitsbull Availablefromstockinbulkquantitiesbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Inlet Port Filter
The inlet port filter protects the analyser fromfine particulates and moisture in the sampled gas The filters are easily checked and replaced
Features and Benefitsbull Easyandsimplereplacementbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Calibration Gas
This convenient field kit makes field calibrations simple Even the most accurate landfill gas and biogas analysers may need field calibration between manufacturer service and calibration The reasons include usersrsquo needs for the most accurate results possible or to meet a site operatorrsquos in-house requirements and especially for authoritative auditinspectionandconsultantrsquosreportsForthisit is essential field calibration is done correctly FortunatelythekeystepswhichGeotechrecommendsfrom its years of experience could not be easier or simpler
Features and Benefitsbull Readilyavailablefromstockbull Presetregulatorbull Largeselectionofgasesavailabletosuitmost
application
9
Accu-Flo WellheadsFlow Control Wellhead
SpecificallydesignedasanaccessoryfortheGEMinstrumentsthepatentedAccu-FlowellheadismanufacturedtoISOstandardsofferingreliableandrepeatablereadingswhenusedwiththeGEM2000tomeasure and control landfill gas These easily installed wellheads incorporate a fixed position impacttubeforflowmeasurementatemperatureportaquick-connectgassamplestaticpressureportaflowcontrolvalveandavacuumpressureportBothverticalandhorizontalconfigurationsareavailable in three sizes to accommodate a wide range ofgasflow
Features and Benefitsbull Helpsmaximisegasrecoveryminimisesurface
emissions and subsurface migrationbull Helpscontrolhotspotsandpreventsubsurface
firesbull Availableforinstallationaboveorbelowground
on vertical wells or horizontal trench collectorsbull FlowcalculationsforallmodelsprogrammedinGEM2000andGEM2000Plus
Standard Accu-Flo ModelsModelSizeFlowRate15015rdquo381mm1-50+scfm2-85+m3h20020rdquo508mm5-125+scfm9-210+m3h30030rdquo762mm35-300+scfm59-500+m3hUSA amp S America only
Carry CasesExtra protection for the GA GEM Analysers
ThenewlydesignedsoftcarrycasefortheGAGEManalysers offers the user extra protection for the Analyser when out on site The hard pelicase allows easy transportation of your analyser
Features and Benefitsbull Robusthardcaseholdsallaccessoriesandanalyserbull Softcarrycaseprotectsanalyseroutonsitebull Simpleviewingwindowbull Removableplasticscreenbull Accesstoallanalyserports
10
LANDFILL GAS (LFG)
AEMS - Fixed Gas Analysis
TheAEMSisdesignedtoofferacompletesystemfor remote analysis of gas concentrations on landfill sites biogas projects and other methane recovery operations
Features and Benefitsbull CH4CO2O2measurementbull H2SandCOmeasurementoptionsbull Remotemonitoringbull Field-proventechnologybull Easytoservicebull SecureinterfacewithAEMSDataCentresoftwarebull Remotesystemdiagnosticsandmaintenancebull Remotedatadownloadbull Ethernetorwirelesscommunicationbull Providesignalsforengineflarecontrolbull 4-20mAoutputbull Onsiteinstallationandtrainingbull Integrateswithotheronsitedevicesegflowmeterbull Helpsmaximisesiteefficiencyandrevenuebull Fullyauditabledatatrailbull Rangeofcommsoptionsbull Multi-pointsamplingoptionbull Cleanairpurgeandzerobull Gasconditioning
AEMS Auto-Calibration
AnoptionwiththeAEMStheauto-calibrationsystem will perform a check of the analyser calibration at periodic intervals and recalibrate the analyser if necessary
Features and Benefitsbull Increaseaccuracybull Verifyresultsbull FullauditabledatatrailforCDMandother
purposes
Emissions Analysers
Emissions analysers can be supplied and integrated withtheAEMSThisprovidesacompleteanalysissystem looking at the gas concentrations before they enteraflareorengineandtheemissionsproduced
Features and Benefitsbull Fullintegratedanalysissystembull Continuousanalysisbull Monitorcombustionefficiency
11
AEMSAutomated Extraction Monitoring System
12
AEMS APPLICATIONS
Landfill Gas
TheAEMScanbesuccessfullyemployedforcontinuousanalysisofgasextractedfromalandfillsiteMonitoringfromfixedsamplepoints(upto5)theAEMSwillgatherdataongasqualityandotherparametersonsiteshouldtheAEMSbeintegratedwithadditionaldevicessuchasflowmeterspressuresensorsandtemperaturesensorsThedataisallaccessibleremotely(viaAEMSDataCentre)forreportingpurposesandforremoteidentificationofonsiteissuesndashwhichcanalsobeindicatedbyemailandSMSalertsDatacanalsobeoutputted locally to gas engines and control panels to help maximise efficiency and to act as a protector to gas engines if readings fall outside of permitted levels
Biogas and Anaerobic Digesters
TheAEMShasprovedsuccessfulonavarietyofbiogasapplicationsincludingwastewatertreatmentprojectsfarmanimalwasteprojectsandfoodwasteprojectsMonitoringdigesterperformancecanbevitaltoidentify trends in the process to maintain the health of the bacteria in the digester and to maximise the through-put of the digester This of course all assists with optimising the biogas output of the process and thereforeincreasingtheprofitabilityoftheprojectTheAEMSwillprovideremoteaccessfordatacollectionandsystemdiagnosticsandcanalsooutputdatalocallytodigestercontrolsystemsandtoCHPsndashallowinggasdiversionifforexampleH2SlevelsexceedthepermissiblelimitEssentiallyAEMScanassistintheimprovedmonitoring and control of your digestion process
Coal Mine Methane
MethaneextractedfromcoalminescanbeavaluableresourceforpowergenerationaswellasimprovingsafetyconditionsTheAEMScanbeusedtoanalyseextractedmethaneoncoalbedmethaneprojectscoalminemethaneprojectsandalsotheextractionofventilationairmethane(VAM)atverylowconcentrationsDataisallaccessibleremotelyviaAEMSDataCentre
CDM
MethanerecoveryprojectsundertheCleanDevelopmentMechanismcantakemanyformsincludinglandfillgasextractionbiogasprojectsandcoalminemethaneprojectsTheAEMShasbeensuccessfullyusedonmanyCDMprojectsacrosstheworldandisfieldproventobefullyeffectiveanduptotherigoursofCDMverificationwithprojectsknowntohavereceived100ofclaimedCERsTheuseofauto-calibrationontheAEMScanbeinvaluabletoverifytheaccuracyoftheanalyseracrossthedurationoftheprojectandprovethatthegatheredreadingsreflectthetruequalityoftheextractedgasTheAEMScanintegratewithadditionalsensorstoprovideafullyautomatedandremotesystemforCDMmonitoring
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
13
SOFTWARE
Gas Analyser ManagerSoftware for portable gas analysers
GasAnalyserManagerenablesuserstomaximisetheoperationoftheirgasanalyserItenablesboth direct and remote communication with the unitItfeaturesasimpleuploadanddownloadfacility and is fully compatible with the latest Microsofttradeoperatingsystems
Features and Benefitsbull Easytoviewandoperatebull IDset-upforboreholesbull CreateID-specificquestionsandsitequestionsbull Securedatatrailbull Automatictransferandstorageofdatabull Timesavingsbull DownloadEventLog(option)
AEMS Data CentreRemote Data Acquisition Software
Software application for remote download of all datagatheredbyAEMSGathereddatacanbedownloaded from any location worldwide with an internet connection
Features and Benefitsbull Remotedatadownloadbull Managesnotificationsbull EmailandSMSalertsbull DownloadinCSVandXMLformatsbull Managesettingsbull Viewdatafromanywhereintheworldbull Monitorsiteperformanceremotelybull Easytousebull Stayawareofon-siteissuesbull Clearlyformatteddata
14
LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING
Standard Dipmeter The Standard Dipmeter is a lightweight water level measuring instrument used for routine groundwater monitoring
This industry proven instrument is available inthreebaselengths30m60m100mThe Standard Dipmeter is the economical optionfor water level monitoring
Features and Benefitsbull Costeffectivebull Reliableandsimpleoperationbull Suitableforwiderangeofapplicationsbull Fieldprovenandportable
MAIN APPLICATIONGroundwater level monitoring for all applications
ATEX Dipmeter
TheATEXcertifiedDipmeterisahighprecisionwaterlevel measuring instrument specifically designed for use in harsh environments All tape markings are printed under a tough polyethylene coating The ATEXDipmeterscanbesuppliedwithtapesof30m60m and 100m The unit allows level detection in a wide range of water conductivities and applications where water levels rapidly change
Features and Benefitsbull SafeforZone1areasbull Designedforuseinharshlandfillareasbull Suitswiderangeofapplicationsbull Versatileoperationbull Variablesensitivitybull Easymaintenancebull Suppliedincarrybag
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachatemonitoring
15
Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
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CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
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ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
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CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
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Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
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Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
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Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
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Notes
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Internal Flow
Allowsmeasurementoflowflowinlitresperhourusing your gas analyser without the need for additional devices Applications include perimeter boreholes and contaminated land sites
Features and Benefitsbull AvailableonATEXcertifiedGA2000ampGA2000PLUSbull 0-20lhbull ldquoFlowfirstrdquooptiontomeetCIRIA665guidancebull Easytousebull Rangeofmeasurementoptions
Event LogEvents such as field calibrations and time on site are logged and recorded to provide an audit trail for gas analyser monitoring These records will giveyourcustomerclientconfidencethatdatawastaken correctly and protocol procedures have been followed
Features and Benefitsbull ControlledanddownloadedbyGAMsoftwarebull Secureandverifieddatatrailbull 1000eventsstoredbull Timeampdatestamped
GPS
GlobalPositioningSystemontheGAGEMrangeanalysers will now allow the user to locate the position of borehole locations quickly and precisely The large display shows simple menus amp navigation compass screen to see your direction of travel distance and position
Feature and Benefitsbull RealtimeGPStrackingandlocationbull Storeandlocateupto1000IDPointsbull Utilisesthelatestdigitaltechnologybull GAMScompatiblebull Largedisplayshowssimplemenusnavigation
screensbull Accuracyapprox2metres
GAS ANALYSER UPGRADE OPTIONS
7
ATEX Gas Pods
Enhanceyouranalyser-GeotechATEXapprovedgas pods allow the user to expand the current GA amp GEMrangeanalysersgasmonitoringcapabilitiesThefollowing gases can be monitored in the ppm range H2SCOSO2H2andHCNThelightweightrobustaluminium pod ensures optimum performance
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-safeuseonsitebull Easyadd-onbull Simpleplug-inbull Lightweightbull Ruggedbull Analyserautorecognisespodbull Canberecalibratedbyfactorybull H2Srangesfrom0to5000ppm
ATEX Temperature Probe
This accessory is convenient time-saving and accurate The temperature probe plugs into the GEMGAorBioGas1048633 instrument and is then insertedintothetemperatureportoftheAccu-Flowellheador other open sample port The instrument records the temperature automatically when the gas sample readingisstoredReadingtemperaturedirectlyinthe gas stream assures accuracy and with no need to enter gas temperature manually
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull Range-10to+75degCbull +14to+167degF
AnemometerGas Velocity Indicator forsite evaluationThe anemometer is designed to plug into a GA or GEMunitandinstantlyprovidesaflowindicationThisaccessoryisintendedtomeasuredrygasflowandisideally suited for use on gas extraction systems and in pipework
Features and Benefitsbull Simpleconnection(GA2000GEM2000)bull Analyserautorecognisesbull Narrowdiametermeasurementhead(11mm)bull Widetemperatureoperatingrange(upto80degC)bull Indicatesflowsupto40msecbull m3hoptionalfactorysetup
8
ACCESSORIES FOR PORTABLES
Water Trap Filter
The water trap filter is a must to protect the gas analyser from moist gas and liquid that can be found in sampling lines The filter is installed in the sample line and housed in the water trap housing
Features and Benefitsbull Availablefromstockinbulkquantitiesbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Inlet Port Filter
The inlet port filter protects the analyser fromfine particulates and moisture in the sampled gas The filters are easily checked and replaced
Features and Benefitsbull Easyandsimplereplacementbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Calibration Gas
This convenient field kit makes field calibrations simple Even the most accurate landfill gas and biogas analysers may need field calibration between manufacturer service and calibration The reasons include usersrsquo needs for the most accurate results possible or to meet a site operatorrsquos in-house requirements and especially for authoritative auditinspectionandconsultantrsquosreportsForthisit is essential field calibration is done correctly FortunatelythekeystepswhichGeotechrecommendsfrom its years of experience could not be easier or simpler
Features and Benefitsbull Readilyavailablefromstockbull Presetregulatorbull Largeselectionofgasesavailabletosuitmost
application
9
Accu-Flo WellheadsFlow Control Wellhead
SpecificallydesignedasanaccessoryfortheGEMinstrumentsthepatentedAccu-FlowellheadismanufacturedtoISOstandardsofferingreliableandrepeatablereadingswhenusedwiththeGEM2000tomeasure and control landfill gas These easily installed wellheads incorporate a fixed position impacttubeforflowmeasurementatemperatureportaquick-connectgassamplestaticpressureportaflowcontrolvalveandavacuumpressureportBothverticalandhorizontalconfigurationsareavailable in three sizes to accommodate a wide range ofgasflow
Features and Benefitsbull Helpsmaximisegasrecoveryminimisesurface
emissions and subsurface migrationbull Helpscontrolhotspotsandpreventsubsurface
firesbull Availableforinstallationaboveorbelowground
on vertical wells or horizontal trench collectorsbull FlowcalculationsforallmodelsprogrammedinGEM2000andGEM2000Plus
Standard Accu-Flo ModelsModelSizeFlowRate15015rdquo381mm1-50+scfm2-85+m3h20020rdquo508mm5-125+scfm9-210+m3h30030rdquo762mm35-300+scfm59-500+m3hUSA amp S America only
Carry CasesExtra protection for the GA GEM Analysers
ThenewlydesignedsoftcarrycasefortheGAGEManalysers offers the user extra protection for the Analyser when out on site The hard pelicase allows easy transportation of your analyser
Features and Benefitsbull Robusthardcaseholdsallaccessoriesandanalyserbull Softcarrycaseprotectsanalyseroutonsitebull Simpleviewingwindowbull Removableplasticscreenbull Accesstoallanalyserports
10
LANDFILL GAS (LFG)
AEMS - Fixed Gas Analysis
TheAEMSisdesignedtoofferacompletesystemfor remote analysis of gas concentrations on landfill sites biogas projects and other methane recovery operations
Features and Benefitsbull CH4CO2O2measurementbull H2SandCOmeasurementoptionsbull Remotemonitoringbull Field-proventechnologybull Easytoservicebull SecureinterfacewithAEMSDataCentresoftwarebull Remotesystemdiagnosticsandmaintenancebull Remotedatadownloadbull Ethernetorwirelesscommunicationbull Providesignalsforengineflarecontrolbull 4-20mAoutputbull Onsiteinstallationandtrainingbull Integrateswithotheronsitedevicesegflowmeterbull Helpsmaximisesiteefficiencyandrevenuebull Fullyauditabledatatrailbull Rangeofcommsoptionsbull Multi-pointsamplingoptionbull Cleanairpurgeandzerobull Gasconditioning
AEMS Auto-Calibration
AnoptionwiththeAEMStheauto-calibrationsystem will perform a check of the analyser calibration at periodic intervals and recalibrate the analyser if necessary
Features and Benefitsbull Increaseaccuracybull Verifyresultsbull FullauditabledatatrailforCDMandother
purposes
Emissions Analysers
Emissions analysers can be supplied and integrated withtheAEMSThisprovidesacompleteanalysissystem looking at the gas concentrations before they enteraflareorengineandtheemissionsproduced
Features and Benefitsbull Fullintegratedanalysissystembull Continuousanalysisbull Monitorcombustionefficiency
11
AEMSAutomated Extraction Monitoring System
12
AEMS APPLICATIONS
Landfill Gas
TheAEMScanbesuccessfullyemployedforcontinuousanalysisofgasextractedfromalandfillsiteMonitoringfromfixedsamplepoints(upto5)theAEMSwillgatherdataongasqualityandotherparametersonsiteshouldtheAEMSbeintegratedwithadditionaldevicessuchasflowmeterspressuresensorsandtemperaturesensorsThedataisallaccessibleremotely(viaAEMSDataCentre)forreportingpurposesandforremoteidentificationofonsiteissuesndashwhichcanalsobeindicatedbyemailandSMSalertsDatacanalsobeoutputted locally to gas engines and control panels to help maximise efficiency and to act as a protector to gas engines if readings fall outside of permitted levels
Biogas and Anaerobic Digesters
TheAEMShasprovedsuccessfulonavarietyofbiogasapplicationsincludingwastewatertreatmentprojectsfarmanimalwasteprojectsandfoodwasteprojectsMonitoringdigesterperformancecanbevitaltoidentify trends in the process to maintain the health of the bacteria in the digester and to maximise the through-put of the digester This of course all assists with optimising the biogas output of the process and thereforeincreasingtheprofitabilityoftheprojectTheAEMSwillprovideremoteaccessfordatacollectionandsystemdiagnosticsandcanalsooutputdatalocallytodigestercontrolsystemsandtoCHPsndashallowinggasdiversionifforexampleH2SlevelsexceedthepermissiblelimitEssentiallyAEMScanassistintheimprovedmonitoring and control of your digestion process
Coal Mine Methane
MethaneextractedfromcoalminescanbeavaluableresourceforpowergenerationaswellasimprovingsafetyconditionsTheAEMScanbeusedtoanalyseextractedmethaneoncoalbedmethaneprojectscoalminemethaneprojectsandalsotheextractionofventilationairmethane(VAM)atverylowconcentrationsDataisallaccessibleremotelyviaAEMSDataCentre
CDM
MethanerecoveryprojectsundertheCleanDevelopmentMechanismcantakemanyformsincludinglandfillgasextractionbiogasprojectsandcoalminemethaneprojectsTheAEMShasbeensuccessfullyusedonmanyCDMprojectsacrosstheworldandisfieldproventobefullyeffectiveanduptotherigoursofCDMverificationwithprojectsknowntohavereceived100ofclaimedCERsTheuseofauto-calibrationontheAEMScanbeinvaluabletoverifytheaccuracyoftheanalyseracrossthedurationoftheprojectandprovethatthegatheredreadingsreflectthetruequalityoftheextractedgasTheAEMScanintegratewithadditionalsensorstoprovideafullyautomatedandremotesystemforCDMmonitoring
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
13
SOFTWARE
Gas Analyser ManagerSoftware for portable gas analysers
GasAnalyserManagerenablesuserstomaximisetheoperationoftheirgasanalyserItenablesboth direct and remote communication with the unitItfeaturesasimpleuploadanddownloadfacility and is fully compatible with the latest Microsofttradeoperatingsystems
Features and Benefitsbull Easytoviewandoperatebull IDset-upforboreholesbull CreateID-specificquestionsandsitequestionsbull Securedatatrailbull Automatictransferandstorageofdatabull Timesavingsbull DownloadEventLog(option)
AEMS Data CentreRemote Data Acquisition Software
Software application for remote download of all datagatheredbyAEMSGathereddatacanbedownloaded from any location worldwide with an internet connection
Features and Benefitsbull Remotedatadownloadbull Managesnotificationsbull EmailandSMSalertsbull DownloadinCSVandXMLformatsbull Managesettingsbull Viewdatafromanywhereintheworldbull Monitorsiteperformanceremotelybull Easytousebull Stayawareofon-siteissuesbull Clearlyformatteddata
14
LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING
Standard Dipmeter The Standard Dipmeter is a lightweight water level measuring instrument used for routine groundwater monitoring
This industry proven instrument is available inthreebaselengths30m60m100mThe Standard Dipmeter is the economical optionfor water level monitoring
Features and Benefitsbull Costeffectivebull Reliableandsimpleoperationbull Suitableforwiderangeofapplicationsbull Fieldprovenandportable
MAIN APPLICATIONGroundwater level monitoring for all applications
ATEX Dipmeter
TheATEXcertifiedDipmeterisahighprecisionwaterlevel measuring instrument specifically designed for use in harsh environments All tape markings are printed under a tough polyethylene coating The ATEXDipmeterscanbesuppliedwithtapesof30m60m and 100m The unit allows level detection in a wide range of water conductivities and applications where water levels rapidly change
Features and Benefitsbull SafeforZone1areasbull Designedforuseinharshlandfillareasbull Suitswiderangeofapplicationsbull Versatileoperationbull Variablesensitivitybull Easymaintenancebull Suppliedincarrybag
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachatemonitoring
15
Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
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Notes
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ATEX Gas Pods
Enhanceyouranalyser-GeotechATEXapprovedgas pods allow the user to expand the current GA amp GEMrangeanalysersgasmonitoringcapabilitiesThefollowing gases can be monitored in the ppm range H2SCOSO2H2andHCNThelightweightrobustaluminium pod ensures optimum performance
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-safeuseonsitebull Easyadd-onbull Simpleplug-inbull Lightweightbull Ruggedbull Analyserautorecognisespodbull Canberecalibratedbyfactorybull H2Srangesfrom0to5000ppm
ATEX Temperature Probe
This accessory is convenient time-saving and accurate The temperature probe plugs into the GEMGAorBioGas1048633 instrument and is then insertedintothetemperatureportoftheAccu-Flowellheador other open sample port The instrument records the temperature automatically when the gas sample readingisstoredReadingtemperaturedirectlyinthe gas stream assures accuracy and with no need to enter gas temperature manually
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedbull Range-10to+75degCbull +14to+167degF
AnemometerGas Velocity Indicator forsite evaluationThe anemometer is designed to plug into a GA or GEMunitandinstantlyprovidesaflowindicationThisaccessoryisintendedtomeasuredrygasflowandisideally suited for use on gas extraction systems and in pipework
Features and Benefitsbull Simpleconnection(GA2000GEM2000)bull Analyserautorecognisesbull Narrowdiametermeasurementhead(11mm)bull Widetemperatureoperatingrange(upto80degC)bull Indicatesflowsupto40msecbull m3hoptionalfactorysetup
8
ACCESSORIES FOR PORTABLES
Water Trap Filter
The water trap filter is a must to protect the gas analyser from moist gas and liquid that can be found in sampling lines The filter is installed in the sample line and housed in the water trap housing
Features and Benefitsbull Availablefromstockinbulkquantitiesbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Inlet Port Filter
The inlet port filter protects the analyser fromfine particulates and moisture in the sampled gas The filters are easily checked and replaced
Features and Benefitsbull Easyandsimplereplacementbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Calibration Gas
This convenient field kit makes field calibrations simple Even the most accurate landfill gas and biogas analysers may need field calibration between manufacturer service and calibration The reasons include usersrsquo needs for the most accurate results possible or to meet a site operatorrsquos in-house requirements and especially for authoritative auditinspectionandconsultantrsquosreportsForthisit is essential field calibration is done correctly FortunatelythekeystepswhichGeotechrecommendsfrom its years of experience could not be easier or simpler
Features and Benefitsbull Readilyavailablefromstockbull Presetregulatorbull Largeselectionofgasesavailabletosuitmost
application
9
Accu-Flo WellheadsFlow Control Wellhead
SpecificallydesignedasanaccessoryfortheGEMinstrumentsthepatentedAccu-FlowellheadismanufacturedtoISOstandardsofferingreliableandrepeatablereadingswhenusedwiththeGEM2000tomeasure and control landfill gas These easily installed wellheads incorporate a fixed position impacttubeforflowmeasurementatemperatureportaquick-connectgassamplestaticpressureportaflowcontrolvalveandavacuumpressureportBothverticalandhorizontalconfigurationsareavailable in three sizes to accommodate a wide range ofgasflow
Features and Benefitsbull Helpsmaximisegasrecoveryminimisesurface
emissions and subsurface migrationbull Helpscontrolhotspotsandpreventsubsurface
firesbull Availableforinstallationaboveorbelowground
on vertical wells or horizontal trench collectorsbull FlowcalculationsforallmodelsprogrammedinGEM2000andGEM2000Plus
Standard Accu-Flo ModelsModelSizeFlowRate15015rdquo381mm1-50+scfm2-85+m3h20020rdquo508mm5-125+scfm9-210+m3h30030rdquo762mm35-300+scfm59-500+m3hUSA amp S America only
Carry CasesExtra protection for the GA GEM Analysers
ThenewlydesignedsoftcarrycasefortheGAGEManalysers offers the user extra protection for the Analyser when out on site The hard pelicase allows easy transportation of your analyser
Features and Benefitsbull Robusthardcaseholdsallaccessoriesandanalyserbull Softcarrycaseprotectsanalyseroutonsitebull Simpleviewingwindowbull Removableplasticscreenbull Accesstoallanalyserports
10
LANDFILL GAS (LFG)
AEMS - Fixed Gas Analysis
TheAEMSisdesignedtoofferacompletesystemfor remote analysis of gas concentrations on landfill sites biogas projects and other methane recovery operations
Features and Benefitsbull CH4CO2O2measurementbull H2SandCOmeasurementoptionsbull Remotemonitoringbull Field-proventechnologybull Easytoservicebull SecureinterfacewithAEMSDataCentresoftwarebull Remotesystemdiagnosticsandmaintenancebull Remotedatadownloadbull Ethernetorwirelesscommunicationbull Providesignalsforengineflarecontrolbull 4-20mAoutputbull Onsiteinstallationandtrainingbull Integrateswithotheronsitedevicesegflowmeterbull Helpsmaximisesiteefficiencyandrevenuebull Fullyauditabledatatrailbull Rangeofcommsoptionsbull Multi-pointsamplingoptionbull Cleanairpurgeandzerobull Gasconditioning
AEMS Auto-Calibration
AnoptionwiththeAEMStheauto-calibrationsystem will perform a check of the analyser calibration at periodic intervals and recalibrate the analyser if necessary
Features and Benefitsbull Increaseaccuracybull Verifyresultsbull FullauditabledatatrailforCDMandother
purposes
Emissions Analysers
Emissions analysers can be supplied and integrated withtheAEMSThisprovidesacompleteanalysissystem looking at the gas concentrations before they enteraflareorengineandtheemissionsproduced
Features and Benefitsbull Fullintegratedanalysissystembull Continuousanalysisbull Monitorcombustionefficiency
11
AEMSAutomated Extraction Monitoring System
12
AEMS APPLICATIONS
Landfill Gas
TheAEMScanbesuccessfullyemployedforcontinuousanalysisofgasextractedfromalandfillsiteMonitoringfromfixedsamplepoints(upto5)theAEMSwillgatherdataongasqualityandotherparametersonsiteshouldtheAEMSbeintegratedwithadditionaldevicessuchasflowmeterspressuresensorsandtemperaturesensorsThedataisallaccessibleremotely(viaAEMSDataCentre)forreportingpurposesandforremoteidentificationofonsiteissuesndashwhichcanalsobeindicatedbyemailandSMSalertsDatacanalsobeoutputted locally to gas engines and control panels to help maximise efficiency and to act as a protector to gas engines if readings fall outside of permitted levels
Biogas and Anaerobic Digesters
TheAEMShasprovedsuccessfulonavarietyofbiogasapplicationsincludingwastewatertreatmentprojectsfarmanimalwasteprojectsandfoodwasteprojectsMonitoringdigesterperformancecanbevitaltoidentify trends in the process to maintain the health of the bacteria in the digester and to maximise the through-put of the digester This of course all assists with optimising the biogas output of the process and thereforeincreasingtheprofitabilityoftheprojectTheAEMSwillprovideremoteaccessfordatacollectionandsystemdiagnosticsandcanalsooutputdatalocallytodigestercontrolsystemsandtoCHPsndashallowinggasdiversionifforexampleH2SlevelsexceedthepermissiblelimitEssentiallyAEMScanassistintheimprovedmonitoring and control of your digestion process
Coal Mine Methane
MethaneextractedfromcoalminescanbeavaluableresourceforpowergenerationaswellasimprovingsafetyconditionsTheAEMScanbeusedtoanalyseextractedmethaneoncoalbedmethaneprojectscoalminemethaneprojectsandalsotheextractionofventilationairmethane(VAM)atverylowconcentrationsDataisallaccessibleremotelyviaAEMSDataCentre
CDM
MethanerecoveryprojectsundertheCleanDevelopmentMechanismcantakemanyformsincludinglandfillgasextractionbiogasprojectsandcoalminemethaneprojectsTheAEMShasbeensuccessfullyusedonmanyCDMprojectsacrosstheworldandisfieldproventobefullyeffectiveanduptotherigoursofCDMverificationwithprojectsknowntohavereceived100ofclaimedCERsTheuseofauto-calibrationontheAEMScanbeinvaluabletoverifytheaccuracyoftheanalyseracrossthedurationoftheprojectandprovethatthegatheredreadingsreflectthetruequalityoftheextractedgasTheAEMScanintegratewithadditionalsensorstoprovideafullyautomatedandremotesystemforCDMmonitoring
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
13
SOFTWARE
Gas Analyser ManagerSoftware for portable gas analysers
GasAnalyserManagerenablesuserstomaximisetheoperationoftheirgasanalyserItenablesboth direct and remote communication with the unitItfeaturesasimpleuploadanddownloadfacility and is fully compatible with the latest Microsofttradeoperatingsystems
Features and Benefitsbull Easytoviewandoperatebull IDset-upforboreholesbull CreateID-specificquestionsandsitequestionsbull Securedatatrailbull Automatictransferandstorageofdatabull Timesavingsbull DownloadEventLog(option)
AEMS Data CentreRemote Data Acquisition Software
Software application for remote download of all datagatheredbyAEMSGathereddatacanbedownloaded from any location worldwide with an internet connection
Features and Benefitsbull Remotedatadownloadbull Managesnotificationsbull EmailandSMSalertsbull DownloadinCSVandXMLformatsbull Managesettingsbull Viewdatafromanywhereintheworldbull Monitorsiteperformanceremotelybull Easytousebull Stayawareofon-siteissuesbull Clearlyformatteddata
14
LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING
Standard Dipmeter The Standard Dipmeter is a lightweight water level measuring instrument used for routine groundwater monitoring
This industry proven instrument is available inthreebaselengths30m60m100mThe Standard Dipmeter is the economical optionfor water level monitoring
Features and Benefitsbull Costeffectivebull Reliableandsimpleoperationbull Suitableforwiderangeofapplicationsbull Fieldprovenandportable
MAIN APPLICATIONGroundwater level monitoring for all applications
ATEX Dipmeter
TheATEXcertifiedDipmeterisahighprecisionwaterlevel measuring instrument specifically designed for use in harsh environments All tape markings are printed under a tough polyethylene coating The ATEXDipmeterscanbesuppliedwithtapesof30m60m and 100m The unit allows level detection in a wide range of water conductivities and applications where water levels rapidly change
Features and Benefitsbull SafeforZone1areasbull Designedforuseinharshlandfillareasbull Suitswiderangeofapplicationsbull Versatileoperationbull Variablesensitivitybull Easymaintenancebull Suppliedincarrybag
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachatemonitoring
15
Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
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Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
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Notes
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Water Trap Filter
The water trap filter is a must to protect the gas analyser from moist gas and liquid that can be found in sampling lines The filter is installed in the sample line and housed in the water trap housing
Features and Benefitsbull Availablefromstockinbulkquantitiesbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Inlet Port Filter
The inlet port filter protects the analyser fromfine particulates and moisture in the sampled gas The filters are easily checked and replaced
Features and Benefitsbull Easyandsimplereplacementbull Userreplaceablebull Costeffectivebull Readilyavailablefromstock
Calibration Gas
This convenient field kit makes field calibrations simple Even the most accurate landfill gas and biogas analysers may need field calibration between manufacturer service and calibration The reasons include usersrsquo needs for the most accurate results possible or to meet a site operatorrsquos in-house requirements and especially for authoritative auditinspectionandconsultantrsquosreportsForthisit is essential field calibration is done correctly FortunatelythekeystepswhichGeotechrecommendsfrom its years of experience could not be easier or simpler
Features and Benefitsbull Readilyavailablefromstockbull Presetregulatorbull Largeselectionofgasesavailabletosuitmost
application
9
Accu-Flo WellheadsFlow Control Wellhead
SpecificallydesignedasanaccessoryfortheGEMinstrumentsthepatentedAccu-FlowellheadismanufacturedtoISOstandardsofferingreliableandrepeatablereadingswhenusedwiththeGEM2000tomeasure and control landfill gas These easily installed wellheads incorporate a fixed position impacttubeforflowmeasurementatemperatureportaquick-connectgassamplestaticpressureportaflowcontrolvalveandavacuumpressureportBothverticalandhorizontalconfigurationsareavailable in three sizes to accommodate a wide range ofgasflow
Features and Benefitsbull Helpsmaximisegasrecoveryminimisesurface
emissions and subsurface migrationbull Helpscontrolhotspotsandpreventsubsurface
firesbull Availableforinstallationaboveorbelowground
on vertical wells or horizontal trench collectorsbull FlowcalculationsforallmodelsprogrammedinGEM2000andGEM2000Plus
Standard Accu-Flo ModelsModelSizeFlowRate15015rdquo381mm1-50+scfm2-85+m3h20020rdquo508mm5-125+scfm9-210+m3h30030rdquo762mm35-300+scfm59-500+m3hUSA amp S America only
Carry CasesExtra protection for the GA GEM Analysers
ThenewlydesignedsoftcarrycasefortheGAGEManalysers offers the user extra protection for the Analyser when out on site The hard pelicase allows easy transportation of your analyser
Features and Benefitsbull Robusthardcaseholdsallaccessoriesandanalyserbull Softcarrycaseprotectsanalyseroutonsitebull Simpleviewingwindowbull Removableplasticscreenbull Accesstoallanalyserports
10
LANDFILL GAS (LFG)
AEMS - Fixed Gas Analysis
TheAEMSisdesignedtoofferacompletesystemfor remote analysis of gas concentrations on landfill sites biogas projects and other methane recovery operations
Features and Benefitsbull CH4CO2O2measurementbull H2SandCOmeasurementoptionsbull Remotemonitoringbull Field-proventechnologybull Easytoservicebull SecureinterfacewithAEMSDataCentresoftwarebull Remotesystemdiagnosticsandmaintenancebull Remotedatadownloadbull Ethernetorwirelesscommunicationbull Providesignalsforengineflarecontrolbull 4-20mAoutputbull Onsiteinstallationandtrainingbull Integrateswithotheronsitedevicesegflowmeterbull Helpsmaximisesiteefficiencyandrevenuebull Fullyauditabledatatrailbull Rangeofcommsoptionsbull Multi-pointsamplingoptionbull Cleanairpurgeandzerobull Gasconditioning
AEMS Auto-Calibration
AnoptionwiththeAEMStheauto-calibrationsystem will perform a check of the analyser calibration at periodic intervals and recalibrate the analyser if necessary
Features and Benefitsbull Increaseaccuracybull Verifyresultsbull FullauditabledatatrailforCDMandother
purposes
Emissions Analysers
Emissions analysers can be supplied and integrated withtheAEMSThisprovidesacompleteanalysissystem looking at the gas concentrations before they enteraflareorengineandtheemissionsproduced
Features and Benefitsbull Fullintegratedanalysissystembull Continuousanalysisbull Monitorcombustionefficiency
11
AEMSAutomated Extraction Monitoring System
12
AEMS APPLICATIONS
Landfill Gas
TheAEMScanbesuccessfullyemployedforcontinuousanalysisofgasextractedfromalandfillsiteMonitoringfromfixedsamplepoints(upto5)theAEMSwillgatherdataongasqualityandotherparametersonsiteshouldtheAEMSbeintegratedwithadditionaldevicessuchasflowmeterspressuresensorsandtemperaturesensorsThedataisallaccessibleremotely(viaAEMSDataCentre)forreportingpurposesandforremoteidentificationofonsiteissuesndashwhichcanalsobeindicatedbyemailandSMSalertsDatacanalsobeoutputted locally to gas engines and control panels to help maximise efficiency and to act as a protector to gas engines if readings fall outside of permitted levels
Biogas and Anaerobic Digesters
TheAEMShasprovedsuccessfulonavarietyofbiogasapplicationsincludingwastewatertreatmentprojectsfarmanimalwasteprojectsandfoodwasteprojectsMonitoringdigesterperformancecanbevitaltoidentify trends in the process to maintain the health of the bacteria in the digester and to maximise the through-put of the digester This of course all assists with optimising the biogas output of the process and thereforeincreasingtheprofitabilityoftheprojectTheAEMSwillprovideremoteaccessfordatacollectionandsystemdiagnosticsandcanalsooutputdatalocallytodigestercontrolsystemsandtoCHPsndashallowinggasdiversionifforexampleH2SlevelsexceedthepermissiblelimitEssentiallyAEMScanassistintheimprovedmonitoring and control of your digestion process
Coal Mine Methane
MethaneextractedfromcoalminescanbeavaluableresourceforpowergenerationaswellasimprovingsafetyconditionsTheAEMScanbeusedtoanalyseextractedmethaneoncoalbedmethaneprojectscoalminemethaneprojectsandalsotheextractionofventilationairmethane(VAM)atverylowconcentrationsDataisallaccessibleremotelyviaAEMSDataCentre
CDM
MethanerecoveryprojectsundertheCleanDevelopmentMechanismcantakemanyformsincludinglandfillgasextractionbiogasprojectsandcoalminemethaneprojectsTheAEMShasbeensuccessfullyusedonmanyCDMprojectsacrosstheworldandisfieldproventobefullyeffectiveanduptotherigoursofCDMverificationwithprojectsknowntohavereceived100ofclaimedCERsTheuseofauto-calibrationontheAEMScanbeinvaluabletoverifytheaccuracyoftheanalyseracrossthedurationoftheprojectandprovethatthegatheredreadingsreflectthetruequalityoftheextractedgasTheAEMScanintegratewithadditionalsensorstoprovideafullyautomatedandremotesystemforCDMmonitoring
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
13
SOFTWARE
Gas Analyser ManagerSoftware for portable gas analysers
GasAnalyserManagerenablesuserstomaximisetheoperationoftheirgasanalyserItenablesboth direct and remote communication with the unitItfeaturesasimpleuploadanddownloadfacility and is fully compatible with the latest Microsofttradeoperatingsystems
Features and Benefitsbull Easytoviewandoperatebull IDset-upforboreholesbull CreateID-specificquestionsandsitequestionsbull Securedatatrailbull Automatictransferandstorageofdatabull Timesavingsbull DownloadEventLog(option)
AEMS Data CentreRemote Data Acquisition Software
Software application for remote download of all datagatheredbyAEMSGathereddatacanbedownloaded from any location worldwide with an internet connection
Features and Benefitsbull Remotedatadownloadbull Managesnotificationsbull EmailandSMSalertsbull DownloadinCSVandXMLformatsbull Managesettingsbull Viewdatafromanywhereintheworldbull Monitorsiteperformanceremotelybull Easytousebull Stayawareofon-siteissuesbull Clearlyformatteddata
14
LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING
Standard Dipmeter The Standard Dipmeter is a lightweight water level measuring instrument used for routine groundwater monitoring
This industry proven instrument is available inthreebaselengths30m60m100mThe Standard Dipmeter is the economical optionfor water level monitoring
Features and Benefitsbull Costeffectivebull Reliableandsimpleoperationbull Suitableforwiderangeofapplicationsbull Fieldprovenandportable
MAIN APPLICATIONGroundwater level monitoring for all applications
ATEX Dipmeter
TheATEXcertifiedDipmeterisahighprecisionwaterlevel measuring instrument specifically designed for use in harsh environments All tape markings are printed under a tough polyethylene coating The ATEXDipmeterscanbesuppliedwithtapesof30m60m and 100m The unit allows level detection in a wide range of water conductivities and applications where water levels rapidly change
Features and Benefitsbull SafeforZone1areasbull Designedforuseinharshlandfillareasbull Suitswiderangeofapplicationsbull Versatileoperationbull Variablesensitivitybull Easymaintenancebull Suppliedincarrybag
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachatemonitoring
15
Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
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ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
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CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
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Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
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Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
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Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
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Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
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Notes
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Accu-Flo WellheadsFlow Control Wellhead
SpecificallydesignedasanaccessoryfortheGEMinstrumentsthepatentedAccu-FlowellheadismanufacturedtoISOstandardsofferingreliableandrepeatablereadingswhenusedwiththeGEM2000tomeasure and control landfill gas These easily installed wellheads incorporate a fixed position impacttubeforflowmeasurementatemperatureportaquick-connectgassamplestaticpressureportaflowcontrolvalveandavacuumpressureportBothverticalandhorizontalconfigurationsareavailable in three sizes to accommodate a wide range ofgasflow
Features and Benefitsbull Helpsmaximisegasrecoveryminimisesurface
emissions and subsurface migrationbull Helpscontrolhotspotsandpreventsubsurface
firesbull Availableforinstallationaboveorbelowground
on vertical wells or horizontal trench collectorsbull FlowcalculationsforallmodelsprogrammedinGEM2000andGEM2000Plus
Standard Accu-Flo ModelsModelSizeFlowRate15015rdquo381mm1-50+scfm2-85+m3h20020rdquo508mm5-125+scfm9-210+m3h30030rdquo762mm35-300+scfm59-500+m3hUSA amp S America only
Carry CasesExtra protection for the GA GEM Analysers
ThenewlydesignedsoftcarrycasefortheGAGEManalysers offers the user extra protection for the Analyser when out on site The hard pelicase allows easy transportation of your analyser
Features and Benefitsbull Robusthardcaseholdsallaccessoriesandanalyserbull Softcarrycaseprotectsanalyseroutonsitebull Simpleviewingwindowbull Removableplasticscreenbull Accesstoallanalyserports
10
LANDFILL GAS (LFG)
AEMS - Fixed Gas Analysis
TheAEMSisdesignedtoofferacompletesystemfor remote analysis of gas concentrations on landfill sites biogas projects and other methane recovery operations
Features and Benefitsbull CH4CO2O2measurementbull H2SandCOmeasurementoptionsbull Remotemonitoringbull Field-proventechnologybull Easytoservicebull SecureinterfacewithAEMSDataCentresoftwarebull Remotesystemdiagnosticsandmaintenancebull Remotedatadownloadbull Ethernetorwirelesscommunicationbull Providesignalsforengineflarecontrolbull 4-20mAoutputbull Onsiteinstallationandtrainingbull Integrateswithotheronsitedevicesegflowmeterbull Helpsmaximisesiteefficiencyandrevenuebull Fullyauditabledatatrailbull Rangeofcommsoptionsbull Multi-pointsamplingoptionbull Cleanairpurgeandzerobull Gasconditioning
AEMS Auto-Calibration
AnoptionwiththeAEMStheauto-calibrationsystem will perform a check of the analyser calibration at periodic intervals and recalibrate the analyser if necessary
Features and Benefitsbull Increaseaccuracybull Verifyresultsbull FullauditabledatatrailforCDMandother
purposes
Emissions Analysers
Emissions analysers can be supplied and integrated withtheAEMSThisprovidesacompleteanalysissystem looking at the gas concentrations before they enteraflareorengineandtheemissionsproduced
Features and Benefitsbull Fullintegratedanalysissystembull Continuousanalysisbull Monitorcombustionefficiency
11
AEMSAutomated Extraction Monitoring System
12
AEMS APPLICATIONS
Landfill Gas
TheAEMScanbesuccessfullyemployedforcontinuousanalysisofgasextractedfromalandfillsiteMonitoringfromfixedsamplepoints(upto5)theAEMSwillgatherdataongasqualityandotherparametersonsiteshouldtheAEMSbeintegratedwithadditionaldevicessuchasflowmeterspressuresensorsandtemperaturesensorsThedataisallaccessibleremotely(viaAEMSDataCentre)forreportingpurposesandforremoteidentificationofonsiteissuesndashwhichcanalsobeindicatedbyemailandSMSalertsDatacanalsobeoutputted locally to gas engines and control panels to help maximise efficiency and to act as a protector to gas engines if readings fall outside of permitted levels
Biogas and Anaerobic Digesters
TheAEMShasprovedsuccessfulonavarietyofbiogasapplicationsincludingwastewatertreatmentprojectsfarmanimalwasteprojectsandfoodwasteprojectsMonitoringdigesterperformancecanbevitaltoidentify trends in the process to maintain the health of the bacteria in the digester and to maximise the through-put of the digester This of course all assists with optimising the biogas output of the process and thereforeincreasingtheprofitabilityoftheprojectTheAEMSwillprovideremoteaccessfordatacollectionandsystemdiagnosticsandcanalsooutputdatalocallytodigestercontrolsystemsandtoCHPsndashallowinggasdiversionifforexampleH2SlevelsexceedthepermissiblelimitEssentiallyAEMScanassistintheimprovedmonitoring and control of your digestion process
Coal Mine Methane
MethaneextractedfromcoalminescanbeavaluableresourceforpowergenerationaswellasimprovingsafetyconditionsTheAEMScanbeusedtoanalyseextractedmethaneoncoalbedmethaneprojectscoalminemethaneprojectsandalsotheextractionofventilationairmethane(VAM)atverylowconcentrationsDataisallaccessibleremotelyviaAEMSDataCentre
CDM
MethanerecoveryprojectsundertheCleanDevelopmentMechanismcantakemanyformsincludinglandfillgasextractionbiogasprojectsandcoalminemethaneprojectsTheAEMShasbeensuccessfullyusedonmanyCDMprojectsacrosstheworldandisfieldproventobefullyeffectiveanduptotherigoursofCDMverificationwithprojectsknowntohavereceived100ofclaimedCERsTheuseofauto-calibrationontheAEMScanbeinvaluabletoverifytheaccuracyoftheanalyseracrossthedurationoftheprojectandprovethatthegatheredreadingsreflectthetruequalityoftheextractedgasTheAEMScanintegratewithadditionalsensorstoprovideafullyautomatedandremotesystemforCDMmonitoring
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13
SOFTWARE
Gas Analyser ManagerSoftware for portable gas analysers
GasAnalyserManagerenablesuserstomaximisetheoperationoftheirgasanalyserItenablesboth direct and remote communication with the unitItfeaturesasimpleuploadanddownloadfacility and is fully compatible with the latest Microsofttradeoperatingsystems
Features and Benefitsbull Easytoviewandoperatebull IDset-upforboreholesbull CreateID-specificquestionsandsitequestionsbull Securedatatrailbull Automatictransferandstorageofdatabull Timesavingsbull DownloadEventLog(option)
AEMS Data CentreRemote Data Acquisition Software
Software application for remote download of all datagatheredbyAEMSGathereddatacanbedownloaded from any location worldwide with an internet connection
Features and Benefitsbull Remotedatadownloadbull Managesnotificationsbull EmailandSMSalertsbull DownloadinCSVandXMLformatsbull Managesettingsbull Viewdatafromanywhereintheworldbull Monitorsiteperformanceremotelybull Easytousebull Stayawareofon-siteissuesbull Clearlyformatteddata
14
LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING
Standard Dipmeter The Standard Dipmeter is a lightweight water level measuring instrument used for routine groundwater monitoring
This industry proven instrument is available inthreebaselengths30m60m100mThe Standard Dipmeter is the economical optionfor water level monitoring
Features and Benefitsbull Costeffectivebull Reliableandsimpleoperationbull Suitableforwiderangeofapplicationsbull Fieldprovenandportable
MAIN APPLICATIONGroundwater level monitoring for all applications
ATEX Dipmeter
TheATEXcertifiedDipmeterisahighprecisionwaterlevel measuring instrument specifically designed for use in harsh environments All tape markings are printed under a tough polyethylene coating The ATEXDipmeterscanbesuppliedwithtapesof30m60m and 100m The unit allows level detection in a wide range of water conductivities and applications where water levels rapidly change
Features and Benefitsbull SafeforZone1areasbull Designedforuseinharshlandfillareasbull Suitswiderangeofapplicationsbull Versatileoperationbull Variablesensitivitybull Easymaintenancebull Suppliedincarrybag
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachatemonitoring
15
Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
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ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
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CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
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Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
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Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
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Website
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Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
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WEBSITE
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Notes
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AEMS - Fixed Gas Analysis
TheAEMSisdesignedtoofferacompletesystemfor remote analysis of gas concentrations on landfill sites biogas projects and other methane recovery operations
Features and Benefitsbull CH4CO2O2measurementbull H2SandCOmeasurementoptionsbull Remotemonitoringbull Field-proventechnologybull Easytoservicebull SecureinterfacewithAEMSDataCentresoftwarebull Remotesystemdiagnosticsandmaintenancebull Remotedatadownloadbull Ethernetorwirelesscommunicationbull Providesignalsforengineflarecontrolbull 4-20mAoutputbull Onsiteinstallationandtrainingbull Integrateswithotheronsitedevicesegflowmeterbull Helpsmaximisesiteefficiencyandrevenuebull Fullyauditabledatatrailbull Rangeofcommsoptionsbull Multi-pointsamplingoptionbull Cleanairpurgeandzerobull Gasconditioning
AEMS Auto-Calibration
AnoptionwiththeAEMStheauto-calibrationsystem will perform a check of the analyser calibration at periodic intervals and recalibrate the analyser if necessary
Features and Benefitsbull Increaseaccuracybull Verifyresultsbull FullauditabledatatrailforCDMandother
purposes
Emissions Analysers
Emissions analysers can be supplied and integrated withtheAEMSThisprovidesacompleteanalysissystem looking at the gas concentrations before they enteraflareorengineandtheemissionsproduced
Features and Benefitsbull Fullintegratedanalysissystembull Continuousanalysisbull Monitorcombustionefficiency
11
AEMSAutomated Extraction Monitoring System
12
AEMS APPLICATIONS
Landfill Gas
TheAEMScanbesuccessfullyemployedforcontinuousanalysisofgasextractedfromalandfillsiteMonitoringfromfixedsamplepoints(upto5)theAEMSwillgatherdataongasqualityandotherparametersonsiteshouldtheAEMSbeintegratedwithadditionaldevicessuchasflowmeterspressuresensorsandtemperaturesensorsThedataisallaccessibleremotely(viaAEMSDataCentre)forreportingpurposesandforremoteidentificationofonsiteissuesndashwhichcanalsobeindicatedbyemailandSMSalertsDatacanalsobeoutputted locally to gas engines and control panels to help maximise efficiency and to act as a protector to gas engines if readings fall outside of permitted levels
Biogas and Anaerobic Digesters
TheAEMShasprovedsuccessfulonavarietyofbiogasapplicationsincludingwastewatertreatmentprojectsfarmanimalwasteprojectsandfoodwasteprojectsMonitoringdigesterperformancecanbevitaltoidentify trends in the process to maintain the health of the bacteria in the digester and to maximise the through-put of the digester This of course all assists with optimising the biogas output of the process and thereforeincreasingtheprofitabilityoftheprojectTheAEMSwillprovideremoteaccessfordatacollectionandsystemdiagnosticsandcanalsooutputdatalocallytodigestercontrolsystemsandtoCHPsndashallowinggasdiversionifforexampleH2SlevelsexceedthepermissiblelimitEssentiallyAEMScanassistintheimprovedmonitoring and control of your digestion process
Coal Mine Methane
MethaneextractedfromcoalminescanbeavaluableresourceforpowergenerationaswellasimprovingsafetyconditionsTheAEMScanbeusedtoanalyseextractedmethaneoncoalbedmethaneprojectscoalminemethaneprojectsandalsotheextractionofventilationairmethane(VAM)atverylowconcentrationsDataisallaccessibleremotelyviaAEMSDataCentre
CDM
MethanerecoveryprojectsundertheCleanDevelopmentMechanismcantakemanyformsincludinglandfillgasextractionbiogasprojectsandcoalminemethaneprojectsTheAEMShasbeensuccessfullyusedonmanyCDMprojectsacrosstheworldandisfieldproventobefullyeffectiveanduptotherigoursofCDMverificationwithprojectsknowntohavereceived100ofclaimedCERsTheuseofauto-calibrationontheAEMScanbeinvaluabletoverifytheaccuracyoftheanalyseracrossthedurationoftheprojectandprovethatthegatheredreadingsreflectthetruequalityoftheextractedgasTheAEMScanintegratewithadditionalsensorstoprovideafullyautomatedandremotesystemforCDMmonitoring
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13
SOFTWARE
Gas Analyser ManagerSoftware for portable gas analysers
GasAnalyserManagerenablesuserstomaximisetheoperationoftheirgasanalyserItenablesboth direct and remote communication with the unitItfeaturesasimpleuploadanddownloadfacility and is fully compatible with the latest Microsofttradeoperatingsystems
Features and Benefitsbull Easytoviewandoperatebull IDset-upforboreholesbull CreateID-specificquestionsandsitequestionsbull Securedatatrailbull Automatictransferandstorageofdatabull Timesavingsbull DownloadEventLog(option)
AEMS Data CentreRemote Data Acquisition Software
Software application for remote download of all datagatheredbyAEMSGathereddatacanbedownloaded from any location worldwide with an internet connection
Features and Benefitsbull Remotedatadownloadbull Managesnotificationsbull EmailandSMSalertsbull DownloadinCSVandXMLformatsbull Managesettingsbull Viewdatafromanywhereintheworldbull Monitorsiteperformanceremotelybull Easytousebull Stayawareofon-siteissuesbull Clearlyformatteddata
14
LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING
Standard Dipmeter The Standard Dipmeter is a lightweight water level measuring instrument used for routine groundwater monitoring
This industry proven instrument is available inthreebaselengths30m60m100mThe Standard Dipmeter is the economical optionfor water level monitoring
Features and Benefitsbull Costeffectivebull Reliableandsimpleoperationbull Suitableforwiderangeofapplicationsbull Fieldprovenandportable
MAIN APPLICATIONGroundwater level monitoring for all applications
ATEX Dipmeter
TheATEXcertifiedDipmeterisahighprecisionwaterlevel measuring instrument specifically designed for use in harsh environments All tape markings are printed under a tough polyethylene coating The ATEXDipmeterscanbesuppliedwithtapesof30m60m and 100m The unit allows level detection in a wide range of water conductivities and applications where water levels rapidly change
Features and Benefitsbull SafeforZone1areasbull Designedforuseinharshlandfillareasbull Suitswiderangeofapplicationsbull Versatileoperationbull Variablesensitivitybull Easymaintenancebull Suppliedincarrybag
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachatemonitoring
15
Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
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ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
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27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
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Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
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Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
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Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
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Notes
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AEMS APPLICATIONS
Landfill Gas
TheAEMScanbesuccessfullyemployedforcontinuousanalysisofgasextractedfromalandfillsiteMonitoringfromfixedsamplepoints(upto5)theAEMSwillgatherdataongasqualityandotherparametersonsiteshouldtheAEMSbeintegratedwithadditionaldevicessuchasflowmeterspressuresensorsandtemperaturesensorsThedataisallaccessibleremotely(viaAEMSDataCentre)forreportingpurposesandforremoteidentificationofonsiteissuesndashwhichcanalsobeindicatedbyemailandSMSalertsDatacanalsobeoutputted locally to gas engines and control panels to help maximise efficiency and to act as a protector to gas engines if readings fall outside of permitted levels
Biogas and Anaerobic Digesters
TheAEMShasprovedsuccessfulonavarietyofbiogasapplicationsincludingwastewatertreatmentprojectsfarmanimalwasteprojectsandfoodwasteprojectsMonitoringdigesterperformancecanbevitaltoidentify trends in the process to maintain the health of the bacteria in the digester and to maximise the through-put of the digester This of course all assists with optimising the biogas output of the process and thereforeincreasingtheprofitabilityoftheprojectTheAEMSwillprovideremoteaccessfordatacollectionandsystemdiagnosticsandcanalsooutputdatalocallytodigestercontrolsystemsandtoCHPsndashallowinggasdiversionifforexampleH2SlevelsexceedthepermissiblelimitEssentiallyAEMScanassistintheimprovedmonitoring and control of your digestion process
Coal Mine Methane
MethaneextractedfromcoalminescanbeavaluableresourceforpowergenerationaswellasimprovingsafetyconditionsTheAEMScanbeusedtoanalyseextractedmethaneoncoalbedmethaneprojectscoalminemethaneprojectsandalsotheextractionofventilationairmethane(VAM)atverylowconcentrationsDataisallaccessibleremotelyviaAEMSDataCentre
CDM
MethanerecoveryprojectsundertheCleanDevelopmentMechanismcantakemanyformsincludinglandfillgasextractionbiogasprojectsandcoalminemethaneprojectsTheAEMShasbeensuccessfullyusedonmanyCDMprojectsacrosstheworldandisfieldproventobefullyeffectiveanduptotherigoursofCDMverificationwithprojectsknowntohavereceived100ofclaimedCERsTheuseofauto-calibrationontheAEMScanbeinvaluabletoverifytheaccuracyoftheanalyseracrossthedurationoftheprojectandprovethatthegatheredreadingsreflectthetruequalityoftheextractedgasTheAEMScanintegratewithadditionalsensorstoprovideafullyautomatedandremotesystemforCDMmonitoring
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
13
SOFTWARE
Gas Analyser ManagerSoftware for portable gas analysers
GasAnalyserManagerenablesuserstomaximisetheoperationoftheirgasanalyserItenablesboth direct and remote communication with the unitItfeaturesasimpleuploadanddownloadfacility and is fully compatible with the latest Microsofttradeoperatingsystems
Features and Benefitsbull Easytoviewandoperatebull IDset-upforboreholesbull CreateID-specificquestionsandsitequestionsbull Securedatatrailbull Automatictransferandstorageofdatabull Timesavingsbull DownloadEventLog(option)
AEMS Data CentreRemote Data Acquisition Software
Software application for remote download of all datagatheredbyAEMSGathereddatacanbedownloaded from any location worldwide with an internet connection
Features and Benefitsbull Remotedatadownloadbull Managesnotificationsbull EmailandSMSalertsbull DownloadinCSVandXMLformatsbull Managesettingsbull Viewdatafromanywhereintheworldbull Monitorsiteperformanceremotelybull Easytousebull Stayawareofon-siteissuesbull Clearlyformatteddata
14
LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING
Standard Dipmeter The Standard Dipmeter is a lightweight water level measuring instrument used for routine groundwater monitoring
This industry proven instrument is available inthreebaselengths30m60m100mThe Standard Dipmeter is the economical optionfor water level monitoring
Features and Benefitsbull Costeffectivebull Reliableandsimpleoperationbull Suitableforwiderangeofapplicationsbull Fieldprovenandportable
MAIN APPLICATIONGroundwater level monitoring for all applications
ATEX Dipmeter
TheATEXcertifiedDipmeterisahighprecisionwaterlevel measuring instrument specifically designed for use in harsh environments All tape markings are printed under a tough polyethylene coating The ATEXDipmeterscanbesuppliedwithtapesof30m60m and 100m The unit allows level detection in a wide range of water conductivities and applications where water levels rapidly change
Features and Benefitsbull SafeforZone1areasbull Designedforuseinharshlandfillareasbull Suitswiderangeofapplicationsbull Versatileoperationbull Variablesensitivitybull Easymaintenancebull Suppliedincarrybag
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachatemonitoring
15
Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
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Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
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Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
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Notes
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13
SOFTWARE
Gas Analyser ManagerSoftware for portable gas analysers
GasAnalyserManagerenablesuserstomaximisetheoperationoftheirgasanalyserItenablesboth direct and remote communication with the unitItfeaturesasimpleuploadanddownloadfacility and is fully compatible with the latest Microsofttradeoperatingsystems
Features and Benefitsbull Easytoviewandoperatebull IDset-upforboreholesbull CreateID-specificquestionsandsitequestionsbull Securedatatrailbull Automatictransferandstorageofdatabull Timesavingsbull DownloadEventLog(option)
AEMS Data CentreRemote Data Acquisition Software
Software application for remote download of all datagatheredbyAEMSGathereddatacanbedownloaded from any location worldwide with an internet connection
Features and Benefitsbull Remotedatadownloadbull Managesnotificationsbull EmailandSMSalertsbull DownloadinCSVandXMLformatsbull Managesettingsbull Viewdatafromanywhereintheworldbull Monitorsiteperformanceremotelybull Easytousebull Stayawareofon-siteissuesbull Clearlyformatteddata
14
LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING
Standard Dipmeter The Standard Dipmeter is a lightweight water level measuring instrument used for routine groundwater monitoring
This industry proven instrument is available inthreebaselengths30m60m100mThe Standard Dipmeter is the economical optionfor water level monitoring
Features and Benefitsbull Costeffectivebull Reliableandsimpleoperationbull Suitableforwiderangeofapplicationsbull Fieldprovenandportable
MAIN APPLICATIONGroundwater level monitoring for all applications
ATEX Dipmeter
TheATEXcertifiedDipmeterisahighprecisionwaterlevel measuring instrument specifically designed for use in harsh environments All tape markings are printed under a tough polyethylene coating The ATEXDipmeterscanbesuppliedwithtapesof30m60m and 100m The unit allows level detection in a wide range of water conductivities and applications where water levels rapidly change
Features and Benefitsbull SafeforZone1areasbull Designedforuseinharshlandfillareasbull Suitswiderangeofapplicationsbull Versatileoperationbull Variablesensitivitybull Easymaintenancebull Suppliedincarrybag
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachatemonitoring
15
Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
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Notes
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14
LIQUID LEVEL MONITORING
Standard Dipmeter The Standard Dipmeter is a lightweight water level measuring instrument used for routine groundwater monitoring
This industry proven instrument is available inthreebaselengths30m60m100mThe Standard Dipmeter is the economical optionfor water level monitoring
Features and Benefitsbull Costeffectivebull Reliableandsimpleoperationbull Suitableforwiderangeofapplicationsbull Fieldprovenandportable
MAIN APPLICATIONGroundwater level monitoring for all applications
ATEX Dipmeter
TheATEXcertifiedDipmeterisahighprecisionwaterlevel measuring instrument specifically designed for use in harsh environments All tape markings are printed under a tough polyethylene coating The ATEXDipmeterscanbesuppliedwithtapesof30m60m and 100m The unit allows level detection in a wide range of water conductivities and applications where water levels rapidly change
Features and Benefitsbull SafeforZone1areasbull Designedforuseinharshlandfillareasbull Suitswiderangeofapplicationsbull Versatileoperationbull Variablesensitivitybull Easymaintenancebull Suppliedincarrybag
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachatemonitoring
15
Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
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Notes
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Super Dipmeter
Designed for use in aggressive and dirty environments the Super Dipmeter offers a polyethylene coated steel tape with graduations to the millimetre Easy to read markings mean that increased accuracy of level monitoring can be achieved
Features and Benefitsbull Widerangeoflengthsavailableabove100mbull Graduationsinmillimetresbull Durablesteeltapebull Variablesensitivitybull Increasedaccuracyofreadingsbull Temperatureoptionavailable
DIPPER LOG
The Dipperlog measures and records the water level and temperature at preset intervals inside boreholes and open bodies of water Data is stored on the unit allowing downloading to computer at convenient time
Features and Benefitsbull Smalldiameter075rdquo(19mm)bull Widerangeofsamplingapplicationsbull Remotedataacquisitionbull Nonvolatilememorybull DipperWaveforremotedatacollectionbull Dataloggingofliquidlevels
Oil Water Interface MeterLNAPL and DNAPL Detection
TheATEXcertifiedoilwaterinterfacemeteroffersreliable accurate and safe thickness detection offloatingandsinkinghydrocarbonproductsingroundwater(LNAPLandDNAPL)Theoilwaterinterface meter is extremely easy to use and is supplied with a carry bag to protect the unit
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertified-Zone0bull Accuratemeasurementbull Simpleoperationbull Portableandlightweightbull Sealedelectronicsbull 13mmnarrowdiameterprobebull AudioVisualsignalsbull Toughconstruction
16
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
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Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
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Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
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Notes
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LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL
AutoPumpregAutomatic Air Operated PumpTheATEXcertifiedAutopumpregfamilyofpumpswasdevelopedtospecificallyhandleuniquepumpingneedsatremediationandlandfillsitesTheAPAutoPumpregseriesiscapableofhandlingsevereremediationandlandfillpumpingapplicationsItprovidesaperfectsolutionforapplicationsrequiringliquidrecoveryfromnarrowdiameterwellsPumpsaresuppliedintopandbottomfillingversionsTheoriginal design has been successfully used for 22yrs worldwide
Features and Benefits
AutoPump AP2
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Smalldiameterbull Upto88lpmflowratebull Stainlesssteelbull Reliableanddurable-low
maintenancebull Easyinstallationandoperation
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Hydrocarbonrecoverybull Solventandcorrosivefluid
recoverybull Landfillsitesbull Remediationandclean-upbull Narrowdiameterwells
AutoPump AP3
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Flowratesupto27lpmbull Handlessolidsupto4mmbull Automaticoperationbull Proventrackrecord-reliablebull Safe-airpowerbull Verylowmaintenance-
minimum of moving parts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojects
AutoPump AP4
bull ATEXcertified-zone0bull Automaticoperationbull Flowratesupto60lpmbull Drawdownto34cmavailablebull Simpleruggedoperationbull Lowmaintenancebull Safe-airpowerbull Lowmaintenancecosts
MAIN APPLICATIONbull Landfillleachateand
condensate controlbull Brownfieldprojectsbull Totalproductpumping
Slider Side Wall Riser Pump
The Slider pump is a positive air displacement pump capable of pumping liquids at near horizontal applications Complete with level control the Slider pump is able to automatically control leachate levels in up-slope risers
Features and Benefitsbull ToughstainlesssteelconstructionbullAngledlsquostaycleanrsquovalveassembliesbull 60mliftcapabilitybull Highleachateremovalcapability
MAIN APPLICATIONLandfill side wall riser
17
REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
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LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
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G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
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ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
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Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
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Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
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Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
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Notes
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REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
FERRET IN WELL SEPARATORFree-phase Hydrocarbon Removal TheFerretprovidesamoreeffectivewaytoremovefloatinghydrocarbon(LNAPL)layersfromwateratremediationsitesinsumpsorfromtanksTheFerrettechnologywasdevelopedforandproveningroundwater clean-up projects at sites where spills or leaks have occurred
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bull100airpoweredbull Smalldiameterandlightweight bullFitsin50mmIDwellorlarger
Active SOSSPG GenieWhen used in conjunction with either a surface mounted or in-well Genie pump the passive skimmer becomes an active automatic recovery system Units are suitable for use in most fuels The Genie automatic pump and theSOSandSPGskimmersofferareliableanddurablesystemdesignforfreephaseremediationprojectsTheGeniepumpalsooffersDNAPLpumpingwhenusedwithascreenedintake
Features and Benefitsbull ATEXcertifiedZone0 bullAutomaticoperationwithoutcontrollersortimersbull Operatesatdepthsupto60m bullProductonlypumpingbull Fitsin50mmIDwellorlarger bullAirdriven-nocontactbetweenairandliquidbull Durableconstruction bullRangeoflengthsavailable
Passive SOSSPG Passiveskimmershavebeendesignedforproductonly(LNAPL)recoveryapplicationsinsiteswhereactivepumping systems are not applicable due to existing conditions or extreme low permeable formations Features and Benefitsbull ATEXCertifiedZone0 bullOileophilichydrophobicscreenbull Removesproducttoasheen bullPassiveskimmingrequiresnopumpsbull Lightweightandportable bullProductonlyremoval
Air Stripper EZ-Stackerreg and EZ TrayregTheEZ-Stackerisalowprofileairstripperusedtoremovevolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs)fromgroundwaterTheuniquedesignoftheEZ-StackerandEZTraystripperresultsinVOCremovalratesupto999TheEZ-Stackerachievesflowratesfrom4-151lpmTheEZ-Trayachievesflowratesfrom4lpmuptoamaximumof757lpm
Features and Benefitsbull Multipleconfigurations bullMeetswiderangeofapplicationsbull Upto999VOCremoval bullSignificantOampMcostreduction
MAIN APPLICATIONVOCHydrocarbonRemoval MethaneremovalfromLeachate
Oil Water Separator The high capacity cost effective low maintenance compact oil water separators utilise a highly efficient coalescingmediapackTheseparatorsarefullyautomaticinvolvenomovingpartsandaresuppliedforflowsup to 60 lpm They are constructed from fibreglass with a chemically resistant exterior gelcoat Lids are lockable and airtight Features and Benefitsbull Fullyautomatic bullRemovablelockablelidbull Simplemaintenanceandoperation bullUpto60lpm
18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
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Notes
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18
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLING
Easi-bail Disposable Samplers
The easi-ball disposable bailers allow a simple grab sample of groundwater or leachate for analysis Pre-cleanedandsealedtheboxeddisposablebailerseliminate cross-contamination concerns Available in boxes of 24 they are the ideal quick and simple liquid samplingtoolforthelandfillengineerRe-usableTeflonbailersarealsoavailable
Features and Benefitsbull Lowcostbull Simpleandeasytousebull Eliminatecross-contamination(disposableoption)bull Teflonandpolyethyleneconstructionbull Weightedversionsavailablebull IdealforsamplingVOCbull Pre-cleanedandpre-sealedbull Clearorwhite
Quick Filterreg In-line filters for liquid sample filtration
Thein-linefilter045and10micronsizedsamplefilters provide a fast effective and simple way to filter ground water samples in the field Designed for on-site disassembly and decontamination the filter assembly saves laboratory time and costs especially when undertaking metals analysis
Features and Benefitsbull Quickandsimpleoperationbull Idealformetalsanalysisbull Costeffectivebull Reducedlaboratorycostsbull 60psipressurerated
CompressorPortable air compressor
Lightweight and portable this petrol compressor is ideal for supplying air power at remote locations SuitableforusewithourrangeofMicroPurgeregequipment this compressor allows air supply to the MP10(UK only)
19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
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Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
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Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
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Notes
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19
LIQUID MANAGEMENT SAMPLINGGround Water Sampling
Well WizardregBladder Pumps forGroundwater Sampling
WellWizardregoffersthebestindedicatedlowflowsamplingTeflonbladdersampledisplacementtechnologycontinuouslyensures100sampleintegrity
Features and Benefitsbull Nocross-contaminationbull Proventechnologybull 10Yearbladderwarrantybull Idealfortracecomponentsamplingbull Simpleandeasytooperatebull Fieldserviceable
SampleProPortable Low-flow Sampling Pumps
TheSampleProMicroPurgeregpumpisthefirstpumpsystem developed specifically to bring the advantages oflow-flowsamplingtoportablepumpsWithpumpdiametersof19mm(34rdquo)and47mm(175rdquo)narrowdiameter and difficult to access wells are no longer a problemUtilisingcontrollerandflowcelltechnologytheSampleProrangecanprovideallthebenefitsofWellWizardregtechnologyinaportablesystem
Features and Benefitsbull Stainlesssteelconstructionbull Lightweightbull 19mm(34rdquo)Diameterandlargerbull Ruggedandportablebull Fitssmalldiameterwellsbull Easydecontaminationbull Minimalcrosscontaminationbull Fieldserviceablebull Minimalsampledisturbancebull PolyethyleneorTeflonbladderavailable
MicroPurgereg MP10Low-flow GroundwaterSampling Controller
TheMP10allowsfullmulti-modedigitalcontroloflowflowsamplingequipmentUserfriendlycontrolsenable precise and accurate sample collection from one location to the next
Features and Benefitsbull Compactandruggedbull PortableandLightweightbull Easymenudrivenoperationbull Improvedwatersamplesbull Lowvolumepurgingbull Pneumaticallyoperated-safebull MP30-Levelcontroloption
MicroPurgereg MP20
Low-flowGroundwaterFlowCellExclusivePurgeScantradetechnologyallowsoptimisationofsampleWhenusedinconjunctionwiththeMP10theMP20providesanextremelycapablemethodofwatersamplingutilisinglowflowmethodsPurgescan technology of six water parameters monitored at the same time in one unit
Features and Benefitsbull Automaticdatastoragebull LightweightandEasytooperatebull Weatherproofbull Highlyaccuratewatersamplesbull Displayswaterqualityparametersbull Reducedsamplingtime
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
31
Notes
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
20
G100 Incubator CO2 analyser
NewCO2analyserspecificallydesignedtomonitorCO2fortheverificationofincubatorsintheresearchpharmaceuticalIVFandmedicalmarketsThisunit has been developed from customer feedback to incorporate the latest infrared technology and specification requirements that provides the user with a fast and simple to operate piece of laboratory kit
Features and benefitsbull VerifiesCO2levelsquicklybull ImprovedaccuracyonCO2range0-20bull Timesavingdualtemperaturereadingsoptionfor
top and bottom of incubatorbull Flexibleoptionsfor02andhumiditycoversall
incubator readingsbull Increaseddatastorageanduserfriendlydownload
availablebull Easytoreadlargewelllitdisplaybull ApplicationsinIVFlaboratoriesresearchand
medical
IAQ CO2 analyser
DesignedtomonitorindoorairqualityforCO2COO2temperatureandhumidityThishighlyportableanalyser can be used for a variety of applications including air quality and comfort conditions in schoolsandofficesgeneralIAQenvironmentalsiteauditsandR+D
PM1500 personal monitor
CompactanalyserforpersonalprotectionwhereCO2isusedorstoredRange0-5CO2withalarmsandalso simple on site user calibration and datalogging options
AW1750 Fixed CO2
Thisfixedunit(0-5)warnswithaudibleandvisualalarmsofelevatedCO2levelsduetopossibleleakswhereCO2isstoredThishelpstoprotectworkersand gives an early warning of potentially dangerous environments in the workplace The unit can be suppliedwitharepeatermoduleand420mAoutputsto enhance its capabilities
CO2 MONITORING
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
31
Notes
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
21
CO2 MARINE
Diveair2
TheportableCO2Diveair2analyserisusedtomeasure the composition and quality of compressed air used to fill gas cylinders for underwater diving operationsItcanalsomeasurepossiblecontaminantsinthegassuchasCOandVOCsOfferingrealtimeanalysis this allows the user the benefit of not having to send samples back to the lab for verification
Features and Benefitsbull Flexibleoperationwithportableorfixedoptions
availablebull Fastonsitegasqualityverificationbull Usercalibrationinsitusavesvaluabletimeand
ensures accuracybull MeasuresCO20-5000ppmandO20-25bull ContaminantsmeasuredVOC0-20ppmandCO0-50ppm
bull Criticalalarmslevelsuserdefinablebull Simpledatastorageanddownloadforreportingbull ApprovedandusedbyUSNavybull ApplicationsNavaldivingteamsDivingSchools
Emergency Services
Hyperbaric
Digitally calibrated analyser used for measuring CO2andO2underhyperbaricconditionsupto6barabsolute The infrared and electrochemical cells used automatically compensate for the effects of pressure broadening you would find on board marine diving vessels
Features and Benefitsbull RepeatableandaccurateCO2andO2readingsbull CO20-25000ppmSEVbull O20-25(pressurecompensated)bull Useupto6barabsolutebull ApprovedbytheUSNavybull ApplicationsSubmarinesdecompression
chambers offshore exploration dry dock shelters
22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
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Notes
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22
LANDFILL GAS AND WASTE TO ENERGY OVERVIEW
Money talks
UltimatelymostoperationalactivitycomesdowntomoneyWhatreturncanbemadeHowmuchisbeingearnedHowcananoperatordomorewithlessWillinvestingnowdeliverrewardsinthefutureMakingthemostofavailabletechnologycanimproveoperationalefficienciesandstreamlinethe validation process towards that final payoff
Whilst landfills and digesters both generate methane in similar biological processes there are differences in how the recovery process is monitored and operated There is no doubt that advanced technology and automation can improve system monitoring Since the gas quality and quantity determine the project payoff tight control on system operation is crucial to a projects commercial success Optimising a process for maximum gas production whilst maintaining compliance withenvironmental protection regulations is a delicate balance requiring constant attention With combined pressure of environmental consciousness and commercial return the need to make the right choice from available technology is greater than ever A comprehensive system should include components that address sampling the gas analysing the composition of the gas collecting and validatingdataand reporting the informationconsistentlyandaccuratelyQuite simplyusing theright technology can allow more to be delivered in less time Working closely with an experienced technology partner greatly increases the likelihood of success
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
31
Notes
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
23
CASE STUDY
There`s Money In MethaneMethane gas measurement has developed rapidly andtechnology is migrating to other business sectors globally The driver for this demand is the global business of energy fromwasteMeasuringmethane has a big future Fromthefirstminersrsquosafetylampsoftheearly1800stoinfraredcell measurement today methane is taken seriously When mixed with air this gas is dangerously explosive in confined spacesIntheatmosphereasagreenhousegasitissometwenty times more heat retentive than carbon dioxide The need to manage methane to avoid its problems and now to reap its rewards as an energy source spans many countries and activities They include landfill management waste-to-energy carbon credit trading bio-fuel production and coal mining right back where it started for capture as an energy resource The expertise that enabled accurate gas analysis is continuously developing With global feedback from landfill operators and EfW producers ranging from the UK to Korea Japan Germany USA and South America development never stops Whether in a portable gas analyser or in an unmanned fixed gas analysis cabinet withremoteInternetaccessattheheartareinfraredandelectrochemical cells Detectors measure the amount of infrared light that passes through the gas being analysed The cell requires little or no routine maintenance and has a lifetime of many years To ensure safe operation with an explosivegasmixtureandachieveATEXCertificationonetechnique is to wire-mesh shield the infrared light source using an idea first seen in the minersrsquo safety Davy lamp introducedin1815
For oxygen carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphideelectrochemical cells are used to measure the gases They are simple to use but have a limited lifetime typically two years and must be replaced Carbon monoxide is usually a trace gas but accurate measurement is important as an increase in its concentration can indicate landfill site fire The quest for green or renewable energy is stimulated by many factors finite future supplies of oil and other fossil fuels growth in energy demand and rising oil and gas prices Others include the need to manage landfillgas and developments in processing waste to generate energywithagrowingoutputvalueandviaCDMtradein carbon credits These developing trends show no sign of diminishing and every sign of strengthening With them they bring new economics and knowhow to the world of gas analysis This is at a time when fast-moving technology offers much and promises more to aid the task ofgasanalysisPortablegasanalysershavetheadvantageof spreading a relatively small capital investment over an enormous number of landfill boreholes and require nothing on site Technicians take portable analysers to site obtain readings at agreed intervals record and transfer data in line with agreed protocols Much is now doneviaPCdownloadEvenmoresimplyformanyGermanorBrazilianfarmerssellingbio-electricityarelativelysimpleportable biogas analyser has been sufficient especially when used in a farming cooperative on several sites Gas
analysis during a digester production run is important to achieve the valuable high percent methane gas output This is necessary to justify the investment in a digester and associated equipment and the work of loading and runningoneHerefixedautomatedanalysisoffersmanybenefits
The advantages of continuous automated monitoring have beenacknowledgedfromthetimeofthe80sexplosions- albeit mostly uneconomic and impractical In futurefor landfill boreholes portable gas analysis is expected to continue much as it is now At central gas collection areas fixed automated analysis is set to grow Onlyrecently has the hitherto prohibitive cost of automatic unmanned gas analysis installations become economically justifiableMountingenergypriceschangetheeconomicsand landfill water treatment and biogas operators in the UK are trialing and some now using static gas analysers ImprovementsinInternetdatatransferandsecuritywithimproved data logging telecoms and the latest onboard software make static automatic gas analysis initially developedforCDMprojectsnowavailabletoUKlandfilland anaerobic digestion This appears to have come a long way from making the first and now the most widely used portable gas analysersHoweverwith them comeusersrsquoneeds for servicing factory calibration training advice and even consultancy on application and best practice Static gas analysis equipment relies on the same levels of supplier support Specification acquisition application commissioning and on-going support become key procurement criteria in parallel with initial ticket price and annualcostsPriceisalwaysimportantbutwithsomuchatstake proven performance and a rapid-response support package must be in place To meet anticipated compliance requirementsagasanalyserunitldquomusthavesrdquowillincludea secure audit-trailed data log of sampling point readings andfieldcalibrationsPortablegasanalyserswillhavetomeet these criteria as must some fixed applications This isespeciallytrueforCDMCarboncreditsIntheUKwatertreatment plants producing waste to energy from sludge will have to meet Integrated Pollution Prevention andControl and EA compliance where continuous analysis monitoring and data logging with audit trail may be required Areas for future product and service support developments in gas analysis from coal mine methane to real time air quality analysis for submarine and diver safety For new users coming from the IPod generation useroperation will have to be progressively easier dependable andintuitiveMoreandmoretheequipmentwillhavetomanage itself As energy prices rise and technology offers more for less operators may even consider static automatic wellhead gas analysis is worth considering especially on high output sites
ReproducedwithkindpermissionofCIWMandIWMBusinessServices
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
31
Notes
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
24
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW
Monitoring landfill gasLandfillgascanbeacomplexmixturebutafewgasespredominateMethaneandcarbondioxidearethemaingasesMethaneisproducedduringthemajorpartofthedecompositionprocessManyothergasescanbe produced in trace amounts and the exact composition of the gas will vary between different landfill sites different parts of the same site and over time
Component VolumeMethane 64CarbonDioxide 34Nitrogen 24Oxygen 016Hydrogen 005UnsaturatedHydrocarbons 0009Ethane 0005Carbon monoxide 0001HalogenatedCompounds 000002HydrogenSulphide 000002
Typical Landfill Gas Composition - percent by volume
ClearlythishastobeanalysedmeasuredmonitoredandcontrolledMethaneatfivepercentinairisexplosiveand if uncontrolled it can find its way into nearby buildings and underground chambers with obvious hazards Landfill gas can also cause odour problems Some of the other constituents of landfill gas can also be dangerous to health if concentrations are allowed to build up
There is consequently a legal requirement on landfill operators to monitor and control landfill gas on their sitesIndeedthelicenceforasitemaywellstipulatethattheoperatorhastocontrolthegasemissionsforanindefiniteperiodevenafterthesiteisnolongerinactiveuseMethanecancontinuetobegeneratedlongafter a site is capped and closed
The use of gas analysers is now a key waste management tool in achieving compliance worldwide TheequipmentusedtomonitorlandfillgasmustbereliableinharshconditionsATEXcertifiedandshouldideallyhaveMCERTS
ATEX-isthenamecommonlygiventothelegalrequirementsforcontrollingexplosiveatmospheresandthesuitability of equipment and protective systems used in themMCERTS-istheEnvironmentAgencyrsquosMonitoringCertificationSchemeItgivesconfirmationofperformanceofequipmenttothedemandingMCERTSstandardswhichassistsendusersindemonstratingfullcompliance
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
31
Notes
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
25
CASE STUDY
Greenstar Shows Irish flare in gas analysis
Greenstar is using portable gas analysers to good effect onitslandfillsitesinIrelandmaintainingbestpracticein environmental management Greenstar`s award winning KTK landfill site in Kilcullen Co Kildare isunusual in Ireland in that ithas threegasenginesfeedingelectricitytothegridandtwoflares
In Irelandwhileflaring is commonenginesarenotTheflaresare run in tandemwithengines so that ifany engine is ramped down for repair or service theflare starts up automaticallyAll are supplied by122 landfill gas wells balanced to optimise methane concentration with portable gas analysers
This site is operated to ensure compliance with strict standards through an environmental management systemthatwonaCIWMGreenAppleawardforbestenvironmentalpracticeandin2005thesiteachievedISO14001 accreditation Portable analysers are usedby Greenstar for three parts of its site operation and management - gas loss troubleshooting field balancing and assessing new gas wells
Kilcullen`s gas engines automatically measure the key combustiongases-methaneandoxygenIflandfillgasisbeinglost it isshownonflaretrendsAndasmallloss as little as 2 can result in unpleasant odoursand lost revenue Gas loss may be caused by a pipe disconnected or blocked by a condensate build up caused by a pressure reduction from a leak
A GA2000 portable landfill gas analyser from Geotech - supplied by CSL - is used to check gas quality suction pressureandflowAsthesiteoperatormovesfromtheengines and follows the junctions towards the trouble spot in the overground pipes they know they are gettingnearertothefaultiftheCH4readingfallsandtheO2readingrises
Balancing act
Every two or three weeks the site operator completes afullbalancingandmeasurestheCH4CO2O2H2Sconcentration in all 122 gas wells with the GA2000 The well balancing produces the optimum 50 CH4 forenginecombustion IfaCH4reading is lowthewellisturneddownButiftheCH4concentrationrisesto53theoperatorincreasesoutputWhenGreenstardrills new wells it also uses the GA2000 to measure gas levels
In addition to its Kilcullen landfill site GreenstarownsandoperatesthreeotherEPA-licensedlandfills-
KnockharleyinCoMeathBallynagraninCoWicklowandConnaughtRegionalResidualinCoGalway
The company has applications with the EPA andrelevant local authorities for three other residual landfilldevelopmentsTheEPAalsousesCSL-suppliedGeotech portable gas analysis units for landfill site compliance monitoring
Greenstar has opted for the GA2000 system on its sites in Kildare Galway and Wicklow and it uses a GA2000 Plus to analyse five gases with a hydrogencompensatedCO cell on itsKildare site The landfilloperator makes good use of technical support from Geotech` distributor CSL
Reprinted with kind permission from Local Authority Waste and Recycling February 2008
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
31
Notes
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
26
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER GAS
BIOGAS OVERVIEWMethanemakesmoney It generates energy revenues carbon credits and is part of bio-treatmentsludgeprocessingMeasuringwhatwearedoingandbeingresponsiblewiththispotentiallydamaginggreenhouse gas makes good environmental and commercial sense
While landfill gas analysis has been required for compliance biogas analysis has different drivers It can help optimise digester operation andmaximizemethane production Biogas analysis assistsprocesscontrolwhichinturncanhelpprotectCHPorotherenginesfromH2SandmoisturedamageItcanalsoensurenewlyinstalledbiogasplantisoperatingtodesignspecification
When methane is in production analysis is achieved either with hand held portable instruments or static unmanned and automated equipment The need for data may dictate the equipment specified For carbon credit trading automatic data logging secure data transfer and automatic calibrationare likely to be the norm The same equipment can also monitor digester performance and alert operators if intervention is required To run power-producing plant on methane possibly from an array of sources less frequent measurement may be needed and hand held portable equipment may be totally adequate That means finding the project dependant balance between man hour cost of using portable equipment and the capital outlay of automated equipment
UsedcourtesyofPermastore
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
31
Notes
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
27
CASE STUDY
Biogas Research Success withAutomatic Monitoring
Automated biogas analysis has helped in a successful research project to determine methane gas yield from potatoes in an anaerobic digester Data appear instantly on screen as collected and indicate the percentage of CH4 CO2 and H2S in the biogas someasuring its quality These measurements can be used to calculate the biogas methane yield per tonne oforganicdrymatterAtGreenfinchresearcherBeckyArnoldsaidldquoDatareadingseverythirtyminutesfromthe static biogas analyser enhanced our depth of knowledge and understanding of digester behaviour and response It transformed data acquisitionrdquoGreenfinch used Geotechrsquos Automatic Extraction Monitoring System (AEMS) exclusively in a potatotrial in a pilot-scale digester at its research facility in Ludlow BeforeusingtheautomaticmonitoringoftheGeotechAEMS system set at 30-minute intervals Greenfinchanalysed biogas output volume and quality manually once a day before adding the potato feed to the digester Nowwith 48 automated reading everydayfor three months of the trial Greenfinch biogas researchers were able to observe changes in the digesterrsquos response 24 hours per day and specifically look at its response following feeding BeckyArnold said ldquoOnce commissioned byGeotechtheirequipmentranfaultlesslyItgaveusallthedatawe needed on screenwith Internet browsers in ouroffices or from anywhere we needed it at any time of day or night When we had queries support from Geotechwasexcellentrdquo
Looking at role of automatic biogas gas analysis and monitoring Greenfinch confirmed one likely beneficialusefortheAEMSiswithCHPengineswhereveryaccurateandregularmonitoringofH2Sisneededin order to protect the engines This also brings the
benefit of constantly available data on the percentage of methane within the biogas Given the significant investment in biogas plants and the ever-increasing value of the biogas continuous monitoring may have much to offer to the bio-energy industry
BasedinLudlowGreenfinchisamajorplayer intheUK`srapidlydevelopingbiogasarenaInitsownwordsithasldquodevelopedasuccessfulsolutionforthesafeandenvironmentally benign recycling of organic waste intoausefulbiofertiliserandrenewableenergyrdquoThisremarkable organization designs fabricates builds installs and commissions bio-digesters throughout the UK With installations already working in Scotland and Ludlow and construction underway at plants in NorthernIrelandandtheHomeCountiesGreenfinchhas many other projects in various stages of development countrywide and receives new enquiries daily regarding proposals or research projects
Greenfinch has its own Geotech GA 2000 portable gas analyser It is used on site in laboratory andpilot-scale digester research for clients and at the South Shropshire Biowaste Digester where accuracyclearly matters With Geotechrsquos equally accurate but fully automated self-purging and self-calibrating AEMS installation Greenfinch researchers wereeasily able to generate and analyse large quantities of data on a more frequent basis than they could do previously For a commercially-based research anddevelopment outfit that is a win-win situation Where time quality accuracy and objectivity are precious Geotechrsquos dependable reliable accurate automation has certainly won acclaimed appreciation from the UK biogas specialists at Greenfinch
Reproduced with kind permission of AWE International December 2007
28
Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
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Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
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Website
wwwgeotechcouk
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Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
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WEBSITE
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Support and contact details
Service
GeotechiscontinuallylookingforwaystoimproveandprovidebettersolutionsforourcustomersInline with this commitment all GA instruments are calibrated and tested in one of our two state of the artDSEARcompliantcalibrationfacilitiesThesearetheresultofsignificantinvestmenttosupportourdrivetowardsbeingalsquoWorld-ClassrsquoproviderofsupportbeitcustomertechnicalorserviceTheuseofthe new calibration systems allows us to deal effectively and efficiently with ever increasing instrument volumes achieved through our continued sales and service growth The calibration process is optimised to the highest attainable technical standards along with using fully certified and traceable calibration gases(tonationalstandards)Alongwithourdedicatedserviceteamoffullytrainedengineersandtechnicians Geotech remains committed to quality customer satisfaction and delivering a world class service to our customers
HireGA Hire
WhateveryourlandfillgasanalysisrequirementswhynothireaGeotechATEXandMCERTScertifiedinstrument With capabilities ranging from simple on screen reading display through to complex monitoringprotocolreadingsouranalyserswillprovidethesolutionHydrogencompensatedCOreadinglandfillgasanalysers(ldquoplusrdquorange)combinedwithinstrumentstocalculatebalanceandgasflowongasextractionsites(GEMrange)meansthatyoucanachieveyourreadingsonshortorlongterm hire without having to budget for capital outlay
Service Duration Hire
At Geotech we truly recognise the operational importance of a fully serviced and calibrated instrument As a result we also understand the need for adequate cover when equipment needs to be returned to usforregularserviceandcalibrationHireofequipmentforservicedurationwasintroducedtoofferafixed-feeforaslongasittakesforustocompletetheserviceonyourinstrument(s)thussupportingourcustomerswithaflexiblecost-effectivesolutionWeremovetheriskofanydowntimetoyoubysendingthehireequipmenttoyoubeforeaskingyoutosendinyourinstrumentsup1Oncewereturnyour instrument to you following service you simply return the hire equipment to us via our preferred courierUPSatnoadditionalcostsup2
sup1Geotech expects your equipment to be sent in for service within 2 working days of receipt of hired instrumentsup2Geotechexpectsthehiredequipmenttobereturned(fullycompletewithallsuppliedaccessories)within3workingdaysofreceiptofservicedinstrument
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Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
31
Notes
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
29
Technical Support
OurdedicatedTechnicalSupportTeamhasover40yearsexperienceofdealingwithourportfolioofproducts They are on hand to assist and support you with technical issues and troubleshooting in relationtoyourequipmentWehaveasectionofourwebsitecoveringsomeoftheFAQrsquos(FrequentlyAskedQuestions)associatedwithourcoreproductrangeswhichwehopeyoufindtobeofuseThe team strongly values the feedback received from customers as it helps to grow and develop our understanding of day-to-day usage of our products in the field - as well as constantly looking to improveourequipmentbeitthroughSoftwareorHardwareupgradesTechnicalSupportworkscloselywithourServiceSalesProductionandNPIteamstoensureweremaincapabletosupportyourcurrentandfutureinstrumentationneedsInadditiontothistheyareregularly involved in project-based activities associated with our suite of products
Customer Support
OurdedicatedInternalSalesSupportTeamaimstomakeyourGeotechexperienceassmoothandeasy as possible We look after your order from initial receipt until the goods are despatched and understand how important it is for you to have all the information you may need We send acknowledgements for all orders we receive and we are always available if you need to contact us aboutyourorderOurinhouseorderingsoftwareandcustomerdatabaseallowustorespondquicklytoanyquestionsregardingordersyouhaveplacedOurInternalSalesSupportTeamisalsoabletoadvise on stock levels lead-times and product pricing
Training Seminars
GeotechofferhandsonbespoketrainingdaysforallcustomersonourATEXcertifiedrangeoflandfillgas analysers and pneumatic Autopumps Training days can be tailored to suit your requirements and we can meet the needs of first time users refresher courses or advanced monitoring techniques
Gas Analyser training days can cover all aspects of operation of the gas analyser including history of ourgasanalyserstechnologyusedtakingareadingbestuserpractisedatahandlingGAMSsoftwarealookatthetechnicalaspectsoftheanalysersandanyFAQsthatyoumayhaveAutopump training is again carried out by experienced engineers who will provide the customer with the knowledge they need to maintain their pumps best operating and installation techniques and technical aspects to ensure optimum efficiency and best results out in the field All training days can be held at a location near our offices in Leamington Spa or at the customers officesAwareness Seminars and Regional training available contact Geotech for more information
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
31
Notes
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
30
Website
wwwgeotechcouk
bull Onlineregistrationbull Latestnewsbull Casestudiesbull Distributornetworkbull Downloadoperatingmanualsbull Buyconsumablesonline(UK only)bull Accounthistory
Contact Details
SovereignHouseQueenswayLeamington SpaWarwickshireCV313JRUK
Tel +44(0)1926338111Fax +44(0)1926338110
salesgeotechcouktechnicalgeotechcoukservicegeotechcoukhiregeotechcouk
WEBSITE
31
Notes
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm
Landfillindd 1 15208 122411 pm