Combustion Analyzer Systems

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What Is a Combustion Analyzer?

A combustion analyzer is a gas analysis system that measures the gas species created during combustion, including CH4, NOx, SOx, CxHy, and THC, so research and development teams can evaluate engine and turbine performance. CIC Photonics developed the Integrated Real-Time Gas Analysis Solution (IRGAS) to support this work. The IRGAS combustion analyzer is an FTIR (Fourier transform infrared) system that pairs multi-point sampling with pressure and temperature measurement to calculate thermodynamic efficiency in real time.

It combines those gas readings with pressure and temperature data to produce diesel engine performance calculations, with all results shown in a single composite display through the Specialty Gas Analysis Control Software System (SPGAS).

Combustion Analyzer System Components

The IRGAS combustion analyzer is built from proven FTIR components, each selected for a specific role in combustion gas monitoring.

MB3000 FTIR Spectrometer

  • Compact enough to fit rack-mount and wall-mount systems
  • Determines the composition of organic process streams
  • Supports extractive sampling systems
  • Analytical methods developed on an MB spectrometer transfer to other MB spectrometers

Scout Cell

  • Withstands 300°C heat, with an optional temperature controller
  • Designed for short path measurements
  • Analyzes toxic and corrosive gases
  • Measures process streams, batch, and flow samples
  • Percent to PPM concentration range
  • Low internal volume of 45cc

4Runner Cell

  • 3-meter pathlength gas cell
  • Suited to semiconductor process monitoring
  • Handles corrosive gas moisture analysis
  • Applications across combustion, exhaust, and electronic specialty gases
  • Reduced internal volume with no change to optical throughput

SPGAS Software

  • Fundamental PNNL data-based gas calibration
  • Infinite calibration data sets available
  • Weighted multi-band CLS data available

Industrial Combustion Analyzer Applications

Beyond diesel engine gas analysis, the IRGAS system supports a wide set of full combustion analysis applications. CIC Photonics combustion analysis software is used to measure gas releases from steel production, cannon discharges, and aero-turbine engines running on various fuel types. The system analyzes all combustion species, which makes the industrial combustion analyzer suitable for engine combustion gas analysis, exhaust monitoring, and turbine optimization across diverse industries.

FTIR Combustion Analysis With CIC Photonics

CIC Photonics has engineered FTIR combustion analysis systems, gas cells, and FTIR accessories since 1994 and serves clients worldwide. The company is ISO 9001:2015 compliant and has been certified since 2006. SPGAS calibration is based on fundamental PNNL data, which supports accurate, repeatable measurements across combustion applications.

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Why Choose CIC Photonics for Combustion Analyzer Systems?

CIC Photonics has engineered FTIR-based combustion analysis systems for research labs, engine developers, and industrial operators worldwide, with decades of field-proven performance behind every IRGAS unit. Each combustion analyzer is designed and built in-house by a team of chemists and engineers who specialize in real-time gas analysis, so the system you receive is tuned to the specific combustion species and operating conditions of your application:

 

  • Real-time measurement of CH4, NOx, SOx, CxHy, and THC in a single integrated system
  • Multi-point sampling combined with pressure and temperature data for accurate thermodynamic efficiency calculations
  • IRGAS: the proven platform behind diesel engine, turbine, and industrial combustion analysis
  • Results unified in one composite display through the SPGAS control software
  • Custom-configured systems suited to engine research, emissions testing, and process monitoring
  • Long analytical life with low lifecycle cost and reliable, repeatable measurement

Frequently Asked Questions About Combustion Analyzer Systems

What is the IRGAS combustion analyzer used for?

The IRGAS combustion analyzer is used to evaluate engine and turbine performance by measuring combustion gas species in real time. Research and development teams use it to study how new diesel fuel formulas and engine designs affect thermodynamic efficiency, with results shown in a single composite display through the SPGAS software.

The IRGAS combustion gas analyzer examines the full range of combustion species, including methane (CH4), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), hydrocarbons (CxHy), and total hydrocarbons (THC). Because it captures all combustion species in one system, it serves as a combustion emissions analyzer for both research and process monitoring.

A combustion gas analyzer is used in diesel engine research, turbine engine testing, steel production, and aero-turbine engine analysis, among other industrial and research settings.

FTIR combustion analysis uses an FTIR gas analyzer with multi-point sampling, combined with pressure and temperature measurement, to calculate thermodynamic efficiency. The data is integrated into a single composite display through the SPGAS software.

Request a Combustion Analyzer Quote

Every IRGAS system is configured for the application, so the best next step is a short conversation about your requirements. Speak with a CIC Photonics product specialist to configure the right combustion analyzer for your engine, turbine, or process monitoring needs, and request a custom quote today.

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Request a Quote for Your Combustion Analyzer System

CIC Photonics‘ combustion analyzer systems are trusted by clients worldwide. Whether you need a high-sensitivity FTIR combustion gas analyzer, a turnkey IRGAS system, or a custom solution for engine, turbine, or industrial combustion monitoring, our team of chemists and engineers is ready to help. Learn more about our team and technical expertise, or contact us today to discuss your application and request a customized quote.

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