A combustion analyzer piece of equipment for any professional technician working on fossil fuel appliances. It’s a must-have for commissioning new systems, troubleshooting, and general maintenance. It allows you to monitor and identify issues with flue gases, such as carbon monoxide and oxygen levels. The data gathered can help you to make the correct adjustments and repairs, improve efficiency and safety.
Most modern combustion analysis tools are handheld, simple to use and offer a variety of measurement and diagnostics. These include oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors, stack temperature and draft measurements, a gas flow indicator and more. Some feature an easy-to-read 5.5″ color touchscreen display and advanced software that saves customer information and trend reports.
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One of the most important features that you should look for in a combustion analyzer is a good sensor system. The best combustion analyzers use a micro-pump to produce suction and draw a sample of flue gas through a probe into the sensor chamber. Then the sensor combines the oxygen and CO to create an electronic signal which is then read by the onboard microprocessor.
Whether you’re working on a boiler, heater, furnace, stove, or gas or diesel engine, conducting a combustion analysis is necessary to ensure that the appliance is operating safely and efficiently. It also helps you comply with the AHRI’s standard for testing heat exchangers. Without a combustion analyzer, you could face liability for unsafe levels of CO and lack of standard care for your customers.
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