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Mass Spectrometry

ESC Spectrum brings 30+ years of expertise in process and environmental monitoring and reporting and fully understands Mass Spectrometry technology. We partner with a wide range of suppliers, including Process Insights Extrel Products and Thermo Fisher, to ensure your facility is provided with the most reliable and durable Mass Spectrometry systems. We offer full integration capabilities to install in a sample system and provide field service support. 

Why Mass Spectrometry?

Mass Spectrometry is an analytical tool useful for measuring the mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) of one or more molecules present in a sample.  These measurements can often be used to calculate the exact molecular weight of the sample components as well. Typically, mass spectrometers can be used to identify unknown compounds via molecular weight determination, quantify known compounds, and determine molecules’ structure and chemical properties.

 

Mass Spectrometry has many advantages over conventional GC and Calorimeter Instruments to ensure your facility is in compliance with 40 CFR Part 60 and Part 63

  • Fast response time: ~ 20 seconds per analyte

  • Flexibility in adding applications in the future

  • Capable of measuring a variety of applications on ONE Mass Spec saving your facility on costs

  • Measures various streams on one analyzer saving your facility money

  • High sensitivity: ppm/ppb levels

  • Linear through the entire measuring range which allows you to use low concentration standards for calibrations providing safety to your plant and crew

ESC Spectrum is the leading supplier of Process Mass Spectrometry Systems for various applications, including:

  • Flare and Fuel Gas

  • Refinery Top Gas

  • Natural Gas and LNG Process Control and Custody Transfer

  • Pharmeceutical and Fermentation Control

  • Iron and Steel BOP and Blast Furnace Top Gas

  • Ambient Air Monitoring

Our experience in Mass Spectrometry for Flare Monitoring includes GC, TDLS and Sola systems. We construct quality sampling systems that are capable or handling all flare applications, including:

  • High Sulfure (up to 100% V/V)

  • HF

  • High Steam Operations

  • Fast Response and Recovery

Process Mass Spectrometer with display and keyboard measuring hydrocarbons and H2S in refinery fuel gas.

Michael is always very professional and knowledgeable.
I am always confident things will be resolved quickly with him.

Dave Patterson

Consulting Engineer (Air Quality Group), Ameren

ESC Spectrum has provided excellent engineering and procurement support.

Juan Cantu

Analyzer Specialist, ENglobal

Alex was very helpful in resolving the issues that I brought to him.

Kevin Bugay

Process Engineer, Cardinal Corporation

Even though we are only data logger users, the support staff has always been extremely nice,
very timely and completely knowledgeable on the topic at hand.

John Markely

Sr. Environmental Engineer, Kyger Creek

Very helpful, understood my issue and found the fix I needed.

Dane Ruberg

Instrument Technician, Xcel Energy

Scott is fantastic, very knowledgeable and very helpful!
Always know I am going to get the help I need when he answers the phone.

Celena Arreola

Environmental Engineer, El Paso Electric

Outstanding customer service!!!

Rick Gregory

IT Specialist/Network Admin, Calumet Specialty Partners

The customer service provided was quick and the agent sent additional information.

Ann Woods

Environmental Scientist, Agua Fria Generating Station

Excellent work!

Daniel Fefer

Contractor, Exelon

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