ASTM UOP603-2018 Trace CO and CO2 in Hydrogen and Light Gaseous Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography.pdf

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4、832.9555 FAX, or 610.832.9585 PHONE. Trace CO and CO2 in Hydrogen and Light Gaseous Hydrocarbons by Gas Chromatography UOP Method 603-18 Scope This method is for determining low concentrations (0.2 to 500 mol-ppm) of carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in high purity hydrogen, methane and

5、other gas-phase samples. The lower limit of quantitation for CO and CO2 in samples containing high concentrations of hydrogen, nitrogen, and other gases, is 0.2 mol-ppm. For samples containing high methane concentrations, an analysis under a different valve configuration is necessary to resolve carb

6、on dioxide from interfering methane. References Analyzer manufacturers operating manual UOP Method 999, “Precision Statements in UOP Methods,” www.astm.org Outline of Method A repeatable volume of sample is introduced through the gas sampling/backflush valve into a two-column system. After the eluti

7、on of CO2 from the first column into the second column, the valve is switched to back flush the components remaining in the first column to the vent. For samples containing high methane, the 4-port switching valve is used as a heart cut valve to vent the bulk of methane eluting from the first column

8、. CO, CO2 and methane are separated on the second column and converted in the methanizer into methane. A flame ionization detector is used to detect the methane produced. Concentrations of CO and CO2, are calculated using the external standard method of quantitation. Apparatus References to catalog

9、numbers and suppliers are included as a convenience to the method user. Other suppliers may be used. Analyzer, pre-configured, including a data system, AC Analytical Controls (PAC). A flow diagram of the AC analyzer is shown in Figure 1. Pre-configured analyzers are also available from Agilent Techn

10、ologies, PerkinElmer Separation Systems, and other suppliers. Confirm with the supplier that the analyzer is appropriate for the stream to be analyzed and the analysis required. Instrument gas supply regulators; not all instruments will require all regulators listed below. Regulator, air, two-stage,

11、 high purity, delivery pressure range 30-700 kPa (4-100 psi), Matheson Tri-Gas, Model 3122-590 2 of 6 603-18 Regulator, helium, two-stage, high purity, delivery pressure range 30-700 kPa (4-100 psi), Matheson Tri-Gas, Model 3122-580 Regulator, hydrogen, two-stage, high purity, delivery pressure rang

12、e 30-700 kPa (4-100 psi), Matheson Tri-Gas, Model 3122-550 Regulator, nitrogen, two-stage, high purity, delivery pressure range 30-700 kPa (4-100 psi), Matheson Tri-Gas, Model 3122-580 Leak detector, gas, ThermoFisher Scientific GLD Gas Leak Detector, Cat. No. 66002-001 Reagents and Materials Refere

13、nces to catalog numbers and suppliers are included as a convenience to the method user. Other suppliers may be used. Columns, replacement, 2 m of 1/16-inch OD x 0.050-inch ID stainless steel tubing, micropacked “Hayesep Q”, two required. These are typical columns used for the analysis. Contact the a

14、nalyzer manufacturer for specific columns and part numbers. Instrument gases; not all instruments will require all gases listed below. Air, zero gas, total hydrocarbons less than 2.0 ppm as methane Helium, zero gas, total hydrocarbons less than 0.5 ppm as methane Hydrogen, zero gas, total hydrocarbo

15、ns less than 0.5 ppm as methane Nitrogen, zero gas, total hydrocarbons less than 0.5 ppm as methane Gas calibration blends; purchase only those required for the sample compositions to be analyzed Blend 1, 5 mol-ppm CO, 5 mol-ppm CO2 and 25 mol-ppm methane in hydrogen, Matheson Tri-Gas or local suppl

16、y Blend 2, 200 mol-ppm CO, 200 mol-ppm CO2 and 200 mol-ppm methane in hydrogen, Matheson Tri-Gas or local supply Blend 3, 5 mol-ppm CO, 5 mol-ppm CO2 in methane, Matheson Tri-Gas or local supply Gas purifiers, for carrier gases, to remove oxygen and moisture, VICI Metronics, Cat. Nos. P100-1 (helium

17、), P200-1 (hydrogen), P300-1 (nitrogen), and (optional) indicating oxygen traps, Restek, Cat. No. 22010, as needed for the specific instrument used Methanizer, replacement, nickel catalyst tube. Contact the analyzer manufacturer for specific configuration and part number. Procedure The analyst is ex

18、pected to be familiar with general laboratory practices, the technique of gas chromatography, and the equipment being used. Dispose of used reagents, materials, and samples in an environmentally safe manner according to local regulations. Preparation of Apparatus 1. Install the gas purifier in the s

19、upply line between the carrier gas source and the carrier gas inlets on the gas chromatograph. Column life is significantly reduced if gas purifiers are not used. Replace the gas purifiers at intervals determined by good laboratory practice. Indicating oxygen traps may be placed downstream of the ga

20、s purifiers. When the indicator shows one-half used, replace both the gas purifier and the 3 of 6 603-18 indicating trap. 2. Follow the instrument set-up procedure provided by the manufacturer but do not initially apply heat to the column oven; see Column Conditioning, below. CAUTION: Hydrogen leaka

21、ge into the confined volume of the column oven can cause a violent explosion. Therefore, it is mandatory to check for leaks each time a connection is made and periodically thereafter. Column Conditioning The columns must be conditioned to remove any traces of solvent or volatile components in the li

22、quid phase and allow the phase to distribute itself evenly over the surface of the solid support. For porous polymers, conditioning is necessary to remove residual solvents used during polymerization and any compounds adsorbed during storage and handling. This column conditioning is required when th

23、e instrument is first installed, and whenever columns are replaced. Pre-condition the chromatographic columns individually in the chromatograph column oven using the following procedures: 1. Connect the column to the inlet and flush the column with carrier gas to remove air. Do not connect the colum

24、n to the detector while conditioning: any volatile material released from the column may form deposits on the detector. If the carrier gas is hydrogen, connect a piece of tubing to the outlet end of the column and route it outside the column oven to prevent the accumulation of flammable gas within t

25、he column oven. 2. Using analytical flow rates, heat the column to 100C, or 50C below the maximum operating temperature, whichever is lower, and maintain for 30 minutes. 3. Heat the column to the final conditioning temperature at a rate of 4C/min or less. Maintain this temperature for at least 4 hou

26、rs with normal carrier gas flow rates. The final conditioning temperature should ideally be at least 20C above the analysis temperature, but not higher than 10-15C below the maximum operating temperature for the column. It may be more convenient to condition the columns in a separate GC, if availabl

27、e. 4. When the columns are conditioned, reconnect them to the valves in the column oven and check for leaks. CAUTION: Hydrogen leakage into the confined volume of the column oven can cause a violent explosion. Therefore, it is mandatory to check for leaks each time a connection is made and periodica

28、lly thereafter. Chromatographic Technique 1. Connect the sample or calibration blend cylinder to the sample inlet and purge the system with the gas to be analyzed. 2. Flush the inlet tubing and sample loop with the gas for one minute with a flow of approximately 50 mL/min. Stop the sample flow for a

29、 few seconds, allowing the contents of the sample loop to equilibrate to atmospheric pressure. Some instruments are programmed to stop the flow of sample and allow the contents of the sample loop to equilibrate to atmospheric pressure before the sample is injected. In this case, the analysis may be

30、started without manually stopping the sample flow. 3. Start the analysis on the GC. A typical chromatogram is shown in Figure 2. For samples containing high methane, the 4-port switching valve is used as a heart cut valve to vent the bulk of methane eluting from the first column. Follow the instruct

31、ions for high methane containing samples in the instrument operating manual. 4 of 6 603-18 Calibration Response factors are required to relate the peak areas of the converted CO and CO2 to mol-ppm. A standard blend containing 5 mol-ppm CO, 5 mol-ppm CO2, and 25 mol-ppm methane in hydrogen is used fo

32、r calibration of samples containing low concentrations of CO and/or CO2, while a blend containing 200 mol-ppm CO, 200 mol-ppm CO2, and 200 mol-ppm methane is used for samples containing high concentrations of CO and/or CO2. The methane is included in the blends to monitor separation efficiency of th

33、e chromatographic columns and the hydrogenation efficiency of the methanizer. A standard blend containing 5 mol-ppm CO and 5 mol-ppm CO2 in methane is used for samples containing high concentrations of methane. Analyze the appropriate blend as described under Chromatographic Technique for CO, CO2, a

34、nd methane. Determine the peak areas of the methane and the converted CO and CO2. Calculate the response factor relating to the mol-ppm/unit of peak area for each component using Equation 1: K =AP(1) where: A = peak area for converted CO, CO2, or methane K = response factor for converted CO, CO2, or

35、 methane P = mol-ppm of CO, CO2, or methane If baseline resolution is obtained between all three components, the separation efficiency of the chromatographic columns is satisfactory. If the response factors for CO and CO2 are within 5% of the methane factor, the hydrogenation reactor efficiency is s

36、atisfactory. Determine response factors as directed above daily when samples are analyzed. Calculations Calculate the mol-ppm of either component of interest in the sample to the nearest 1 mol-ppm using Equation 2: Component, mol-ppm = KS (2) where: K = response factor for the converted component, p

37、reviously defined S = peak area for the converted component Notes 1. It is necessary to prevent heavier hydrocarbons from passing over the methanizer in order to avoid any buildup of carbon on the surface of the catalyst. This is accomplished by the backflushing of the first column. 2. Samples with

38、high methane concentrations can cause carbon buildup on the catalyst of the methanizer. To remove this carbon buildup, inject air multiple times or until the observed CO is less than 0.2 mol-ppm. Precision Precision statements were determined using UOP Method 999, “Precision Statements in UOP Method

39、s.” Repeatability and Site Precision A nested design was carried out for determining impurities in two samples containing primarily hydrogen and two samples containing primarily methane. The four samples were analyzed by two 5 of 6 603-18 analysts, with each analyst performing analyses on two separa

40、te days, performing four analyses each day for a total of 64 analyses. Using a stepwise analysis of variance procedure, the within-day and within-lab estimated standard deviations (esd) were calculated at the concentration means listed in Table 3. Two analyses performed in one laboratory by the same

41、 analyst on the same day should not differ by more than the repeatability allowable differences shown in Table 3 with 95% confidence. Two analyses performed in one laboratory by different analysts on different days should not differ by more than the site precision allowable differences shown in Tabl

42、e 3 with 95% confidence. Table 3 Repeatability and Site Precision, mol-ppm Repeatability Site Precision Sample Mean Within- Day esd Allowable Difference Within- Lab esd Allowable Difference CO in hydrogen 4.9 0.04 0.1 0.06 0.2 CO in hydrogen 200.6 0.17 0.3 0.27 1.0 CO2 in hydrogen 5.1 0.02 0.1 0.03

43、0.1 CO2 in hydrogen 203.4 0.16 0.5 0.46 2.8 CO in methane 5.0 0.02 0.1 0.02 0.1 CO in methane 200.7 0.23 0.2 0.27 0.7 CO2 in methane 5.1 0.04 0.1 0.04 0.1 CO2 in methane 203.4 0.93 1.2 1.16 4.0 The data in Table 3 represent short-term estimates of the repeatability of the method. When the test is ru

44、n routinely, use of a control standard and a control chart is recommended to generate an estimate of long-term repeatability. Reproducibility There is insufficient data to calculate the reproducibility of the test at this time. Time for Analysis The elapsed time and labor requirements for one analys

45、is are identical, 0.25 hour. Suggested Suppliers Agilent Technologies, 2850 Centerville Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808-1610, USA, 1-302-633-8000, AC Analytical Controls (PAC), 8824 Fallbrook Dr., Houston, TX 77064, USA, 1-203-925-4602, Matheson Tri-Gas, 166 Keystone Dr., Montgomeryville, PA 18936, USA,

46、 1-215-641-2700, PerkinElmer, 940 Winter St., Waltham, MA 02451, USA, 1-203-925-4602, Restek, 110 Benner Circle, Bellefonte, PA 16823, USA, 1-814-353-1300, Separation Systems, 100 Nightingale Ln., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561, USA, 1-850-932-1433, VICI Metronics, 26295 Twelve Trees Poulsbo, Washington 98370 (360-697-9199) 6 of 6 603-18