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Our Detectors: FID, PID, TCD

TCD Detector (Thermo Conductivity Detector)

Thermal conductivity detector subsystem

Technical specifications

Type
Thermal conductivity detector (TCD)
Sensitivity
Lower than FID; excellent stability
Typical analytes
CH₄, CO₂, H₂, O₂ and permanent gases
Power
±15 Vdc
Output
Bridge unbalance signal, amplified

Key features

  • Wheatstone-bridge thermal conductivity detection
  • Very stable and reproducible for permanent gases
  • Combined with dedicated columns for CH₄, CO₂ etc.
  • Low maintenance, no flame required
  • Used in Mod. 529/NR/TCD process analysers
  • Available as subsystem for custom GC builds

Typical applications

  • Process GC for biogas and combustion gases
  • Permanent gas analysis
  • Industrial process control
  • Custom chromatograph development

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