Industry Challenges
Operators working in natural gas production, distribution, and storage facilities face several technical and operational challenges when it comes to gas purity monitoring:
Long term measurement performance - Over time, analyzer sensors may degrade, while environmental factors such as flow disruptions or temperature variations can cause incorrect results. This can trigger false alarms, unnecessary shutdowns, or worse, undetected safety hazards.
Variable gas composition - Natural gas contains differing amounts of CO₂, H₂S, moisture, and hydrocarbons depending on the source. Without proper sample conditioning, these contaminants can damage analyzers or interfere with accurate O₂ detection.
Harsh operating environments - Installations are often exposed to extreme weather conditions, pressure fluctuations, and corrosive atmospheres. These factors shorten sensor lifespan and reduce reliability.
Certification and compliance - Facilities must meet strict industry and regulatory standards. Many applications demand analyzers that are ATEX or UL certified for use in hazardous zones.
Risk of downtime - Inaccurate readings or failures can cause costly interruptions to production, impact compliance, and compromise personnel safety.
Historically, facilities relied solely on fixed online analyzers. While these provide continuous monitoring, they cannot account for every process upset, unexpected change, or fault. Without portable validation, operators are left vulnerable to gaps in data reliability.
Our Solution – Continuous & Portable Monitoring
Analytical Industries solves these challenges by combining continuous online analyzers with portable validation tools. This layered approach provides both real-time monitoring and independent verification, ensuring engineers always have accurate, dependable data.
Continuous Online Monitoring
AII’s online analyzers are installed directly within tanks, pipelines, and processing systems. They provide continuous, real-time feedback on gas conditions to support process optimization and safety assurance. Integration with plant control systems allows for automated alarms, ensuring operators can respond immediately if gas purity levels fall outside of specification.
For example, in a natural gas tank application, an online analyzer can detect a shift in O₂ concentration and trigger an alarm before unsafe combustion conditions develop, avoiding potential downtime and costly damage.
Portable Validation – GPR-1200 Oxygen Analyzer
The GPR-1200 portable oxygen analyzer complements online systems with
field-based spot checks and troubleshooting. It validates fixed
analyzers, confirms gas purity, and identifies irregularities on-site.
Key Features:
- Sensor Protection: A built-in bypass valve protects against exposure to high O₂ concentrations, extending sensor lifespan.
- Stable Sampling: Integrated flow meter ensures correct gas flow, reducing waste and improving accuracy.
- CO₂-Resistant Technology: XLT-series sensors deliver precise readings in mixed-gas environments, even with high CO₂ content.
- Environmental Safeguards: Optional scrubbers and filters protect the sensor from particulates, moisture, and corrosive agents.
- Flow Conditioning: Adjustable regulators maintain stable sample flow between 5–30 PSI for consistent measurement results.
This analyzer is widely used in natural gas storage tanks, refineries, petrochemical facilities, and distribution networks. By providing a fast and reliable means of cross-checking fixed analyzers, the GPR-1200 ensures data accuracy and boosts operator confidence.
Applications & Industries
Analytical Industries’ oxygen and H₂S monitoring solutions are trusted worldwide in industries where gas purity and safety are critical:
Natural Gas Processing & Storage – Monitoring O₂ and H₂S to ensure gas integrity and compliance with safety standards.
Pipeline Distribution – Preventing combustion risks, corrosion, and fuel contamination.
Petrochemical & Refining – Tracking O₂ in hydrocarbon feedstocks and finished product streams.
Industrial Gases – Verifying purity of nitrogen, argon, and hydrogen streams.
Power Generation – Protecting turbines and combustion systems from corrosion and inefficiency.
Specialty Chemicals – Safeguarding catalysts and ensuring process stability.
Aerospace & Research – Supporting high-purity hydrocarbon gas testing and controlled experiments.
Conclusion
As global reliance on natural gas continues to grow, the need for robust O₂ and H₂S monitoring becomes more critical than ever. Safety, compliance, and product quality all depend on accurate measurement and the reliable performance of analyzers in challenging environments. By combining online analyzers for continuous monitoring with the portable GPR-1200 for independent field validation, Analytical Industries offers a complete solution that ensures confidence in gas integrity across storage, processing, and distribution systems.
This dual approach provides operators with greater confidence in analyzer data while reducing the risk of false alarms, costly downtime, or undetected faults. Effective sample conditioning extends sensor life and maintains long-term accuracy, while hazardous-area certifications support compliance with strict industry standards. Whether applied to natural gas pipelines, storage tanks, or refinery operations, AII analyzers deliver the reliability engineers need to safeguard assets, protect personnel, and maintain process efficiency.
