Apex Instruments VSC-33 User Manual

VSC-33
Operator’s Manual
APEX INSTRUMENTS, INC.
Method 3 Gas Analysis
ORSAT Analyzer Manual

Apex Instruments VSC-33 Specifications

General

Model	VSC-33
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Manufacturer	Apex Instruments
Number of Channels	3
Display	LCD
Flow Measurement	Mass Flow
Sampling Time	Programmable
Power Supply	220V AC, 50Hz

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices and Terms

Details pricing, payment terms, and finance charges.

Shipments and Delivery

Outlines shipping procedures, responsibilities for damage, and delivery expectations.

Export Processing and Pricing

Clarifies what is excluded from pricing for international sales.

Prepayment Sales

Explains shipping timelines for prepaid orders.

Returned Items

Specifies the process and conditions for returning equipment.

Service Request

Warranty Policy

Product Limited Warranty Policy

Covers the warranty for new products against defects in materials and workmanship.

Repair Services Limited Warranty Policy

Details the warranty provided for repair services.

What Is Not Covered

Lists exclusions from the warranty coverage.

Contamination

States customer responsibility for decontaminating returned equipment.

Additional Important Information

Clarifies limitations on warranty coverage and remedies.

Introduction

Unpacking And Reagent Preparation

Table 1 List of Parts, VSC-33

Lists all components included with the VSC-33 apparatus.

Reagents

Details the preparation of absorbing reagents for the VSC-33.

Replacement Fluids

Lists available replacement solutions for the apparatus.

Assembly & Leak Check Procedures

Figure 3 VSC-33 Glassware Set-up

Illustrates the glassware arrangement for the VSC-33.

Assembly

Step-by-step instructions for assembling the Orsat apparatus.

Marking Pipette Capillaries

Guides on marking capillary tubing for accurate readings.

Figure 5 Top View of Orsat with Tedlar Bag attached to Pipette Bottles

Shows the configuration of the Tedlar bag connection.

Adding Reagents

Instructions on filling the apparatus with the correct absorbing reagents.

Adjusting reagent levels and conducting a leak check

Details how to set reagent levels and perform a leak test.

Figure 6 VSC-33 Valve Position Schematic

Diagrams illustrating different valve positions for operation.

Table 2 VSC-33 Valve Positions

A table mapping analytical steps to required valve positions.

Operation

Sampling Techniques

Best practices for collecting and handling gas samples for analysis.

Compensation

Methods to ensure accurate measurements despite temperature and pressure variations.

Number of Passes

Guidance on the required number of sample passes for complete absorption.

Accuracy and Speed

Tips for achieving precise results efficiently.

Analytical Technique

Step-by-step procedure for performing gas analysis.

Measuring Sample Volume

Explains how to measure gas volume using the leveling bottle.

Results And Calculations

Calculation of Results

Formulas and methods for calculating gas concentrations from measurements.

Data Validation

Techniques to verify analysis results using fuel factor relationships.