Emerson Rosemount 700XA (Gas Chromatograph)

Description

Key Features

1. Real-Time Continuous Monitoring:
   • The 700XA is designed for continuous, real-time analysis of process gases. It enables operators to monitor gas composition throughout the production cycle, making it essential for controlling processes, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring safety and compliance.
2. Wide Range of Applications:
   • The system is versatile and can analyze a wide variety of gases, including hydrocarbons, oxygen, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrogen, and trace impurities. It is particularly effective in industries that require precise control over gas compositions, such as:
     • Oil and gas production
     • Refining
     • Chemical manufacturing
     • Environmental monitoring
3. Multiple Detector Options:
   • The 700XA offers flexibility in detection with a range of detectors, including:
     • Flame Ionization Detector (FID): Ideal for measuring hydrocarbons and organic compounds.
     • Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD): Used for detecting inorganic gases, including hydrogen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide.
     • Electron Capture Detector (ECD): Suitable for detecting halogenated compounds and low levels of pollutants.
     • Pulsed Discharge Detector (PDD): Effective for detecting permanent gases like oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide.
4. Advanced Automation and Diagnostics:
   • The 700XA features built-in automatic calibration and diagnostics to ensure long-term stable performance with minimal user intervention. This includes auto-calibration for precise gas concentration measurements and real-time diagnostics that monitor system performance and alert operators to potential issues.
   • The system’s self-diagnostics and remote troubleshooting capabilities reduce downtime and maintenance costs, ensuring continuous, reliable operation.
5. Flexible Configuration:
   • The gas chromatograph is highly configurable, allowing for customization based on specific application needs. It supports multiple sample streams, and the modular design enables quick changes to adapt to new analysis requirements. It can be used for complex multi-component gas mixtures with multiple detectors and sample introduction techniques.
   • The system supports manual and automatic injections, as well as headspace and gas sampling for a wide variety of sample types.
6. Rugged and Durable Design:
   • The 700XA is designed to withstand harsh industrial environments. It features a rugged housing and components that resist damage from extreme temperatures, vibrations, and corrosive atmospheres. This durability makes it ideal for use in both indoor and outdoor installations in industrial settings.
7. Compact Footprint:
   • The compact design of the Rosemount 700XA allows it to fit into limited spaces, making it suitable for installations in tight or constrained areas of a processing plant without sacrificing performance.
8. User-Friendly Interface:
   • The system includes a touchscreen interface for ease of operation and system configuration. The graphical user interface (GUI) simplifies method setup, data acquisition, and analysis, providing operators with intuitive control and monitoring.
   • The Rosemount 700XA also supports remote monitoring and control via Emerson’s PlantWeb™ system, allowing operators to access system data, diagnostics, and reports from any location.
9. Data Management and Integration:
   • The 700XA is equipped with advanced data management tools that allow for seamless integration with plant automation and process control systems. It supports Ethernet-based communication protocols and can interface with other analytical instruments or process control systems for enhanced data analysis and process control.

Technical Specifications

1. Temperature Range:
   • Oven Temperature Range: Typically 40°C to 250°C, suitable for a wide range of gas analysis applications.
   • Injector Temperature: Adjustable for different sample types, allowing flexibility for different types of gases.
2. Detectors:
   • FID (Flame Ionization Detector): For detecting hydrocarbons, offering high sensitivity.
   • TCD (Thermal Conductivity Detector): Suitable for analyzing permanent gases and inorganic compounds.
   • ECD (Electron Capture Detector): For low-level detection of halogenated compounds and pollutants.
   • PDD (Pulsed Discharge Detector): For detecting permanent gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide.
3. Carrier Gases:
   • Supports helium, nitrogen, hydrogen, and air as carrier gases, allowing flexibility depending on the detector type and analysis needs.
4. Data Acquisition and Control:
   • Emerson DeltaV™ or PlantWeb™ integration for data monitoring, control, and diagnostic management.
   • Real-time data acquisition with automated reporting and remote monitoring via Ethernet and other industrial communication protocols.
5. Detection Limits:
   • The 700XA provides high sensitivity with detection limits typically in the ppb (parts per billion) range for specific gases, depending on the detector type and application.
6. Sample Introduction:
   • Automatic Sample Injection: For liquid and gas samples, ensuring precision and efficiency.
   • Headspace and Gas Sampling: Enables the analysis of volatile compounds in a variety of sample matrices.
7. Power Requirements:
   • Voltage: Typically 90-264V AC with a power consumption suited for process environments.
   • Power Supply: Suitable for integration into process control panels with minimal energy consumption.
8. Certifications:
   • The Rosemount 700XA is certified for use in hazardous areas (with appropriate configuration), and meets global standards such as ATEX, UL, and CSA, ensuring safety and compliance with industrial regulations.

Advantages

1. High Reliability and Accuracy:
   • The Emerson Rosemount 700XA provides accurate, repeatable results with low maintenance, ensuring high operational reliability in critical industrial processes.
2. Flexibility:
   • The modular design and the ability to choose from multiple detectors and sample handling systems make the system adaptable to a wide range of gas analysis applications.
3. Advanced Diagnostics and Automation:
   • The system offers automatic calibration and real-time diagnostics, reducing the need for manual adjustments and ensuring consistent performance over time.
4. Ease of Use:
   • The touchscreen interface and remote monitoring capabilities make it easy for operators to configure, control, and troubleshoot the system.
5. Robust and Durable:
   • The system’s rugged construction is built to withstand harsh industrial environments, providing long-term, reliable performance with minimal downtime.
6. Cost-Efficiency:
   • With features like real-time diagnostics, auto-calibration, and modular configuration, the Rosemount 700XA delivers long-term value by reducing maintenance costs and optimizing analytical processes.