Measurements of raw or diluted exhaust gas from combustion engines are important stages in the development and monitoring of catalytic converters, oil consumption, low emissions and zero emission vehicles. Minimizing regulated emissions (hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides) as well as unregulated emissions of molecules such as formaldehyde, benzene or toluene is a key objective in the automotive industry.
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V&F application in
carbon capture, storage, and utilization
On-line monitoring of amine and process degradation product emissions with IMR-MS ensures that only the lowest concentrations of these compounds are emitted into the air.
Application in the
environmental Industry
Several methods of measuring environmental contaminants have been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The most commonly used are TO-14 and TO-15, where the determination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in ambient air is achieved by collecting samples in specially prepared containers. The samples are then analyzed using gas chromatographs (GC) or GC combined with mass spectrometers (GC/MS). The need to collect samples to then be analyzed in special laboratories significantly slows down any decisions to adjust a process and avoid potentially negative effects on the environment.
Application in
specialty and industrial gases
Only very small quantities of noble gases such as xenon (Xe), krypton (Kr) and neon (Ne) are present in the atmosphere. The recovery of these noble gases by fractional distillation of liquefied air is therefore only worthwhile in very large air separation units (ASU). The proportion of neon in the air is only 0.00161 vol%.
Neon is needed in both the lighting industry as well as in the semiconductor industry. For the latter application, high-purity neon is needed as a buffer gas for lasers in semiconductor lithography with a resolution of 7 nm.
With the V&F HSense, existing hydrogen and helium impurities in a neon pressurized gas container (bottle or storage tank) can be determined on-line.
Thanks to the low detection limits (<1ppm H2 and <4 ppm He), neon with a purity of ≧ 99.999 vol% can be tested.
Application in the
electronics industry
The V&F IMR-MS multicomponent analyzers offer a high degree of automation and are equipped with user-friendly software. The devices are characterized by their rapid response time without sample gas conditioning. Their robust design ensures a high degree of stability, minimal downtime, and less maintenance.
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Applications in
alternative Energies
Research into renewable energy sources such as biogas and fuel cells requires fast and accurate gas analyzer technology. V&F mass spectrometers enable the measurement of a wide range of components and their reactions, allowing for broad applicability in the field of renewable energy.
Application in the
food industry
The increasing demands for food safety and consistent brand quality can only be satisfied by the highest standards of quality control. Customer satisfaction and protection require immediate detection and quantification of impurities in the food, beverage, and tobacco industries.
Applications in
healthcare
The analysis of human respiration - breath analysis - for the purpose of medical diagnosis is a non-invasive method with immense future potential. This method will play an important future role in early diagnosis as well as in monitoring the course of a disease.
Application in the
beverage industry
In the beverage industry, it is particularly important to be able to detect and filter impurities as quickly and efficiently as possible, for example during the processing of raw milk.
V&F's analyzers are particularly well suited for measuring CO2as well as for the environmentally friendly refilling of PET bottles without any risk.
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Applications in the
tobacco industry
In the tobacco industry V&F again offers tailor-made solutions for various problems associated with the industry.
Learn more about our solutions in the field of gas phase analysis, determination of volatile compounds, and the use of V&F instruments in Hoffman Analyte (train-by-train smoke analysis).
V&F applications in the
cement industry
The emission of potentially hazardous pollutants such as benzene or SO2 during cement production is a serious concern for manufacturers. V&Fmass spectrometers are used to monitor these emissions in order to intervene in the production process if necessary.
Application in the
steel industry
V&F multi-component gas analyzers can be used to ensure the quality of the end product, as well as the consistency of the quality of individual batches during steel production.
V&F application in the
polymers, tire & rubber industry
With the help of V&Fmass spectrometers, gaseous components (VOC) of polymers can be measured in real-time. This allows a wide range of applications in the fields of quality control and process monitoring within the polymers, tire & rubber industry.
