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NOVA plus BIO RCU
NOVA plus BIO Application

NOVAplus BIOGAS – Emission & Biogas Analyzer

NOVA plus BIO RCU
NOVA plus BIO Application
Multi-gas analyzer for biogas measurements
  • For biogas, landfill gas, biomethane, mine gas and biomass.
  • With up to 7 real gas measurements
  • Integrated solenoid valve for automatic zeroing
  • Internal sample flow monitoring

Description

Features:

  • Multigas analyzer for biogas measurements
  • For biogas and cogeneration CHP engine emission measurements

Benefits:

  • Make your biogas process more cost-effective.
  • Get the data to show your organization cares about the environment.

Applications:

Bio Gas / Landfill / CHP

  • For long-term biogas and cogeneration heat and power engine emissions testing
  • Simultaneous measurements of up to 7 gas components!
  • Biogas measurement: O2, H2S, CH4 and CO2 (infrared for CO2/CH4)
  • Emissions measurement: O2, CO*, NO*, NO2* and CO2
  • Biogas pressure measurement (or stack pressure)
  • Standard O2 measurement with long-life cell (approx. 4-5 years estimated life span)
  • Super bright, color 3.5” TFT display with LED backlight
  • Sample preparation via gas cooler
  • Intuitive menu guided software and function keys
  • Internal data storage for up to 16,000 measurements
  • High energy Li-Ion battery (up to 10 hours operation time with gas cooler)
  • Customizable screen settings
  • Durable and dirt resistant keypad
  • Built-in speed printer with easy paper loading
  • Integrated SD card reader for additional data storage and data transfer to PC
  • Compact and robust transport case

Warranty – 3 Years on the analyzer and accessories

(2 years on O2 sensor – 1 year on other gas sensors)

BIOGAS components Measuring Ranges Accuracy
CO2  Carbon dioxide DUAL NDIR 0 … 100 Vol % ± 0.3 % or 3 % of reading
CH4  Methane DUAL NDIR 0 … 100 Vol % ± 0.3 % or 3 % of reading
O2  Oxygen (Long life)  0 … 25% ± 0.2 Vol-% abs.
H2S  Hydrogen Sulfide STD 0 … 2,000 ppm / 5,000 ppm * ± 5 ppm or 5 % (0 … 500 ppm), 10 % (> 500 ppm) reading
H2S  Hydrogen Sulfide High 100 … 5,000 / 10,000 ppm * ± 50 ppm or 5 % reading

 

  EMISSION components Measuring Ranges Accuracy
O2  Oxygen (Long life)  0 … 25% ± 0.2 Vol-% abs.
CO  Carbon monoxide (H2 compensated)  0 … 10,000 / 20,000 ppm * ± 20 ppm or 5 % of reading < 10,000 ppm  /                                      10 % of reading > 10,000 ppm
CO  Carbon monoxide (low) 0 … 500 ** ± 2.0 ppm or 5 % of reading
NO  Nitric oxide   0 … 1,000 / 5,000 ppm * ± 5 ppm or 5 % of reading < 1,000 ppm /                                           10 % of reading > 1,000 ppm
NO  Nitric oxide (low) 0 … 300 ** ± 2.0 ppm or 5 % of reading
NO2  Nitrogen dioxide   0 … 200 / 1,000 ppm * ± 5 ppm or 5 % of reading < 200 ppm /                                               10 % of reading > 200 ppm
NO2  Nitrogen dioxide (low) 0 … 300 **  ± 2.0 ppm or 5 % of reading

* recommended overload range for short time measurements only
** they are not separate sensors; selected sensors are used with a special calibration

Other measured components Measuring Ranges Resolution Accuracy
Stack / Flue gas temperature 32 … 1,202°F (0 … 650°C) with stainless steel     32 … 2,012°F (0 … 1100°C) with Inconel 1 °F

± 4°F … < 392°F / 1 % reading > 392°F      ± 4°F … < 392°F / 1 % reading > 392°F

Primary air / Ambient air temperature 32 … 212°F    (0 … 100 °C) 1°F ± 2°F
Differential temperature Up to 2,012°F (0 … 1100°C)                                 (with suitable material of sampling tube) 1°F ± 4°F … < 392°F / 1 % reading > 392°F
Stack draft +/- 40 inH2O (120hPa) 1 Pa ± 0.01 inH2O or 1% reading
Differential pressure +/- 120 inH2O (120hPa) 1 Pa ± 0.01 inH2O or 1% reading
Gas flow velocity measurement 3 … 100 m/s (using Pitot tube) 0.1 m/s

 

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Max suction range gas pump 60 inH2O (650 hPa)
Typical gas flow 23.8 gal/h (90 l/h)
Internal memory 16,000 data sets
Data transmission via USB, SD Card
Interfaces USB
Display 3.5″ TFT color display
Operation temperature 41°F … 113°F (5 … 45°C) max. 95 % RH, none condensing
Storage temperature -4°F … 122°F (-20°C … 50°C)
Ambient conditions not in aggressive, corrosive, or high dust ambience, not for use in hazardous areas
Battery operated Lithium-Ion battery, 10 h operation time for base unit / 25h operation time for RCU
Grid power supply 100 – 240 V AC / 50 … 60 Hz 1.4A
Protection class IP 30 base unit / IP 20 base unit open
Weight approx. 16.3 lbs.
Dimensions (W x H x D) 18.5” x 9” x 12” complete unit / 7.36” x 3.54” x 1.5” RCU

 

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