Fluid Components International (FCI) have launched a new thermal flow meter that supports green renewable energy as the device is used in biomass gasification plants.
The ST75 operates in hot, wet, dirty environments to provide highly accurate measurement of mixed composition gases, including: hydrogen (H2), carbon monoxide (CO) and trace methane (CH4).
Biomass gasification processes convert renewable organic resources, such as agricultural products and residues, into hydrogen fuel gas through the application of heat, steam and oxygen (O2) in large biomass gasifier chambers. The gasification process converts the organic materials at high temperatures with a controlled amount of O2 and or steam into a mixture of H2, CO and CH4. The extracted H2 gas also contains water, tar or ash, which must be extracted via a separation tank.
Efficient biomass gasification process control depends on the accurate flow measurement of the fuel gas, the inlet air, the extracted H2 gas and the other waste gases. With its advanced thermal dispersion mass flow sensing element, the ST75 Flow Meter measures mixed composition gases, can be configured to operate in cramped areas with limited pipe runs and is safe for potentially flammable or explosive combustible gas environments.
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