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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... XIV
1.1 Chapter Descriptions ................................................................................... xiv
1.2 Getting Help ................................................................................................ xiv
1.2.1 Before calling .................................................................................................. xv
1.3 Key Symbols ................................................................................................ xv
1.4 Safety Practices and Precautions ................................................................. xv
1.4.1 Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................... xv
1.4.2 Safety First .................................................................................................... xvi
1.4.3 Equipment Markings ...................................................................................... xvi
1.4.4 Grounding the Product .................................................................................. xvi
1.4.5 Operating Voltage .......................................................................................... xvi
1.4.6 Danger From Loss of Ground ....................................................................... xvii
1.4.7 Safe Equipment ............................................................................................ xvii
1.5 Compliance .................................................................................................xvii
2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................................................ 2–1
2.1 System Overview ....................................................................................... 2–1
2.1.1 Framework ................................................................................................... 2–1
2.1.2 Calibration ................................................................................................... 2–1
2.1.3 Typical Installation ....................................................................................... 2–1
2.2 Processing a Sample ................................................................................. 2–4
2.2.1 Hydrocarbons .............................................................................................. 2–4
2.3 Hardware System Specifications ................................................................ 2–5
2.3.1 NGC8206 Standard Hardware Features ..................................................... 2–6
2.3.2 Recommended Spare Parts ........................................................................ 2–7
2.3.3 Cast Aluminum Enclosure ........................................................................... 2–7
2.3.4 Feed-through Assembly .............................................................................. 2–9
2.3.5 Analytical Module ...................................................................................... 2–10
2.3.6 Digital Controller Assembly with VGA Display .......................................... 2–14
2.3.7 Termination Panel ..................................................................................... 2–16
2.4 Grounding the NGC ................................................................................. 2–17
2.4.1 Power Supply ............................................................................................ 2–18
2.4.2 Sample Probe ............................................................................................ 2–18
2.4.3 Other Considerations ................................................................................. 2–18
2.5 Calibration/Validation Stream ................................................................... 2–18
2.6 Operating Voltages and Cable Lengths .................................................... 2–19
2.7 Sample Transport Tubing Design ............................................................. 2–21
2.7.1 Tube Quality .............................................................................................. 2–21
2.7.2 Calculation ................................................................................................. 2–21
2.7.3 Analysis Time ............................................................................................ 2–21
2.7.4 Transit Volume .......................................................................................... 2–21
2.7.5 Gas Volume in Transit Tubing ................................................................... 2–22
2.7.6 Mole ........................................................................................................... 2–22
2.7.7 Maintaining Phase ..................................................................................... 2–22
2.7.8 Heat Tracing Sample Lines ....................................................................... 2–23
2.7.9 Tube Corrosion .......................................................................................... 2–23
2.7.10 Tube Preparation ....................................................................................... 2–23