Yokogawa Oxygen Analyzer Selection Guide (Reference)
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Oxygen Analyzer
Selection Guide
Technical
Information
TI 11A03A01-01E
Model ZR22G/ZR402G/AV550G
Direct In-Situ Zirconia Oxygen Analyzer
(Separate type)
Zirconia Oxygen Averaging Converter
Explosionproof Zirconia Oxygen Analyzer
Model ZR22S (Separate type)
AV550G
Model ZR202S (Integrated type)
ZR22G
ZR402G
Model ZR202G
Direct In-Situ Zirconia Oxygen Analyzer
(Integrated type)
Model MG8G/MG8E
Paramagnetic Oxygen Analyzer
MG8G
(General purpose type)
MG8E
Model OX400
Low Concentration Zirconia Oxygen Analyzer
Model OX100/OX102
Limiting Current Oxygen Analyzer
(Flameproof type)
Model TDLS200
Tunable Diode Laser Analyzer
Yokogawa Electric Corporation
2-9-32 Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8750, Japan
Tel.: 81-422-52-5617 Fax.: 81-422-52-6792
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n Oxygen Analyzer Measurement Systems and Their Drawbacks and Advantages
Zirconia type measurement system
Advantages
Concentration cell system
A solid electrolyte like zirconia exhibits conductivity of oxygen ions • C an be directly installed in a combustion
at high temperature. As shown in the figure below, when porous process such as a boiler’s flue and requires
platinum electrodes are attached to both sides of the zirconia element no sampling system. and response is faster
to be heated up and gases of different partial oxygen concentrations (ZR22G, ZR202G).
are brought into contact with the respective surfaces of the zirconia, • C a p a b l e o f m e a s u r i n g t r a c e o x y g e n
the device acts as an oxygen concentration cell. This phenomenon concentration (OX400).
causes an electromotive force to be generated between both
electrodes according to Nernst’s equation.
Gas of high oxygen
concentration
P1
Electrode (cathode)
Zirconia element
P2
Gas of low oxygen
concentration
Electrode (anode)
Drawbacks
Yokogawa Electric’s
model codes:
• If the sample gas contains a flammable gas, a
ZR22G/ZR402G,
measurement error occurs (combustion exhaust
ZR202G,
gas causes almost no problem because it is
ZR22S/ZR402G,
completely burned).
ZR202S,
and OX400
Advantages
Limiting Current type
As shown in the figure below, if the flow of oxygen into the cathode • C a p a b l e o f m e a s u r i n g t r a c e o x y g e n
of a zirconia element heated to high temperature is limited, there concentration.
appears a region where the current becomes constant even when the • Calibration is required only on the span side (air).
applied voltage is increased. This limited current is proportional to the
oxygen concentration.
Gas diffusion hole
Diffusion
chamber
O2 Cathode
Zirconia, or solid electrolyte
O2
Anode
Current
Yokogawa Electric’s
Drawbacks
model codes:
• If the sample gas contains a flammable gas, a
OX100 and OX102
measurement error occurs.
• The presence of dust causes clogging of the
gas diffusion holes on the cathode side; a filter
must be installed in a preceding stage.
Magnetic type measurement system
Advantages
Paramagnetic system
This is one of the methods utilizing the paramagnetic property of • Capable of measuring flammable gas mixtures
oxygen. When a sample gas contains oxygen, the oxygen is drawn that cannot be measured by a zirconia oxygen
into the magnetic field, thereby decreasing the flow rate of auxiliary analyzer.
gas in stream B. The difference in flow rates of the two streams, A • B ecause there is no sensor in the detecting
and B, which is caused by the effect of flow restriction in stream B, is section in contact with the sample gas, the
proportional to the oxygen concentration of the sample gas. The flow paramagnetic system can also measure
rates are determined by the thermistors and converted into electrical corrosive gases.
signals, the difference of which is computed as an oxygen signal.
• Among the magnetic types, the paramagnetic
system offers a faster response time than other
systems.
Auxiliary gas
• Among the magnetic types, the paramagnetic
Sample gas
system is more resistant to vibration or shock
than other systems.
Magnet
Exhaust out
Sample + auxiliary gas
Thermistors
B
A
Drawbacks
Yokogawa
Electric’s
• Requires a sampling unit corresponding to the
model
sample gas properties or applications.
codes:
MG8G and
MG8E
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Tunable Diodel Laser measurement system
Advantages
Tunable Diode Laser (or TDL) measurements are based on absorption
spectroscopy. The TruePeak Analyzer is a TDL system and operates by • C apable of measuring a number of
measuring the amount of laser light that is absorbed (lost) as it travels through nearinfrared absorbing gases in difficult
the gas being measured. In the simplest form a TDL analyzer consists of process applications.
a laser that produces infrared light, optical lenses to focus the laser light • C apability of measuring at very high
through the gas to be measured and then on to a detector, the detector, and temperature, high pressures and under
electronics that control the laser and translate the detector signal into a signal difficult conditions (corrosive, aggressive,
representing the gas concentration.
high particulate service).
Gas molecules absorb light at specific colors, called absorption lines. This • Most applications are measured in-situ,
absorption follows Beers law.
reducing installation and maintenance
TDL Analyzers are effectively infrared analyzers which obey the Beer- costs.
Lambert Law.
• Most measurements are rapid (5 seconds)
I = I0•e-E.G.L
and interference free.
where I is the radiation intensity after absorption
I0 is the initial radiation intensity
E is the extinction coefficient
G is the gas concentration
and L is the path length of the measurement area
Yokogawa Electric’s model code: TDLS200
Laser diode
Optical path
Photo detector
(Photo diode)
Laser beam
Drawbacks
• Initial installation for the mounting flange is
required.
Process gas stream
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n Selection Guide for Oxygen Analyzers
Measuring System
Model
Min. measuring range
Limiting
Current
Zirconia
ZR22G,ZR402G/
ZR202G/
ZR22S,ZR402G(*2) ZR202S (*2)
Specifications
0 – 5 vol% O2
0 – 5 vol% O2
ZR22G,ZR22S
AV550G
0 – 5 vol% O2
OX400
OX100/OX102
0 – 10 ppm O2
0 – 1000 ppm O2/
0 – 100 ppm O2
0 – 25 vol% O2
Fixed to 2 ranges/
0 – 100 ppm O2
Not available
4 – 20 mA DC or
1 – 5 V DC/
4 – 20 mA DC
0 – 70°C
1013±40 hPa Abs
Max. measuring range
Measuring range setting
0 – 100 vol% O2
0 – 100 vol% O2
0 – 100 vol% O2
Settable arbitrarily within the range (in vol% O2 units)
0 – 100 vol% O2
Auto/Man.
Partial range
Output signal
Available
4 – 20 mA DC
HART
Available
4 – 20 mA DC
HART
Sample gas temperature
Sample gas pressure
0 – 1400°C (*1)
-5 – 250 kPa (*3)
0 – 700°C
-5 – 250 kPa
Available
4 – 20 mA DC
8 points
Fieldbus
0 – 1400°C (*1)
-5 – 250 kPa (*3)
Available
4 – 20 mA DC
and 0-1, 5, 10 V
DC (selectable)
0 – 50°C
0 – 300 Pa
Response time (90%) (When gas is introduced from
the detector inlet)
5 sec or less
5 sec or less
5 sec or less
Warm-up time
Explosionproof construction
Application form
20 min
Non-explosionproof protected (*2)
Stationary
20 min
Non-explosionproof protected(*2)
Stationary
20 min
Non-explosionproof protected
Stationary
Separately installed sampling system
Not required
Not required
Not required
10 sec or less
(1% O2 or more)
30 sec or less
(less than 1% O2)
20 min or less
Non-explosionNon-explosionproof protected
proof protected
Stationary/
Stationary
Transportable
May be required depending on
applications.
Package boiler combustion control, gas fired
Combustion control of power generation boilers, gas fired
Combustion control of pulverized coal boilers
Combustion control of hot stoves for steelmaking
Heating and combustion exhaust gas control of coke
ovens for steelmaking
Low-oxygen concentration control of reheating and
soaking furnaces for steelmaking
Air leakage detection of sintering furnaces for
steelmaking
Low-oxygen concentration control of CDQ plants for
steelmaking
Lime kiln combustion control
Cement kiln combustion control
Combustion control of heating furnaces for oil
refinery & petrochemical industry
Naphtha cracking furnaces
Oxygen concentration control of gas containing a
flammable gas
Safety control (explosion prevention) at various
plants
Measurement of trace oxygen concentration in
various manufacturing processes
City gas quality control
Incinerator combustion control
Oxygen concentration measurement in oxygen
enrichment facilities
Oxygen concentration measurement of exhaust gas
from activated sludge process equipment
Oxygen concentration control of N2 reflow furnaces
Atmospheric control of semiconductor manufacturing
equipment
N2 and air purity control for air separators
Oxygen deficiency prevention
Oxygen concentration control of glove boxes for
research and development and parts machining
Oxygen concentration control of experimental clean
rooms for environment, fermentation, biochemistry, etc.
Continuous measurement of flow gases during food
packaging
A
A
A
A
Application
A
B
A
A
B
A
A
A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
A
A
X
X
A
A
A
X
X
A
A
A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
A
B
B
B
B
X
X
X
X
B
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
B
A
X
B
X
A
X
X
X
X
A
A
A
X
X
A
A
A
X
X
X
X
X
A
B/A
X
X
X
A
B/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
X
B/A
A
X
X
X
A
B/A
X
X
X
B
A
X
X
X
B
A
Rating: A=Recommended, B=Applicable, X=Not applicable
*1: If the sample gas temperature exceeds 700°C, the ZO21P high-temperature probe adapter is required.
*2: If explosion-proof is required, use the ZR22S/ZR402G or ZR202S, consult your sales representative or our sales office.
*3: If the ZO21P high-temperature probe adapter is used, the sample gas pressure is -0.5 to 5 kPa.
Note 1: This Selection Guide should be used as a guide only. If you are not sure of which model to choose, consult your sales representative or our sales office.
Note 2: For the detailed specifications of an instrument or the details of combinations of instruments, see note on page 7 General Specification or catalogs
to be referred.
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Tunable Diode Laser
Paramagnetic
Measuring System
TDLS200
MG8G/MG8E
Model
Specifications
0 – 1 vol% O2
0 – 25 vol% O2
4 – 20 mA DC
Ethernet (IEEE 802.3)
0 – 1500°C (*6)
1 MPa or less (*6)
6 sec or less
(100% Response time)
0 – 5 vol% O2/
0 – 1 vol% O2
0 – 25 vol% O2
Settable arbitrarily up to 3
ranges in the measuring range
Not available
4 – 20 mA DC
0 – 50°C
Atmospheric pressure or more
/0 – 7 kPa or more
3 sec or less
Min. measuring range
Max. measuring range
Measuring range setting
Partial range
Output signal
Sample gas temperature
Sample gas pressure
Response time (90%) (When gas is introduced from the detector inlet)
60 min or less
Non-explosion or explosion
proof protected
Stationary
Approx. 3 hr./ 2.5 hr.
Warm-up time
Non-explosion-proof protected/ Explosionproof construction
Flameproof
Stationary
Application form
Not required
Required
Separately installed sampling system
B
A
B
A
X
X
X
X
A
X
X
B
X
A
B
B
X
X
A
X
A
X
A
A (*5)/A
A
A (*5)/A
A
A (*5)/A
A
A
A (*5)/A
B
B
B
B
B
X
B
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Application
Package boiler combustion control, gas fired
Combustion control of power generation boilers, gas fired
Combustion control of pulverized coal boilers
Combustion control of hot stoves for steelmaking
Heating and combustion exhaust gas control of coke ovens for steelmaking
Low-oxygen concentration control of reheating and soaking furnaces for
steelmaking
Air leakage detection of sintering furnaces for steelmaking
Low-oxygen concentration control of CDQ plants for steelmaking
Lime kiln combustion control
Cement kiln combustion control
Combustion control of heating furnaces for oil refinery & petrochemical
industry
Naphtha cracking furnaces
Oxygen concentration control of gas containing a flammable gas
Safety control (explosion prevention) at various plants
Measurement of trace oxygen concentration in various manufacturing
processes
City gas quality control
Incinerator combustion control
Oxygen concentration measurement in oxygen enrichment facilities
Oxygen concentration measurement of exhaust gas from activated sludge
process equipment
Oxygen concentration control of N2 reflow furnaces
Atmospheric control of semiconductor manufacturing equipment
N2 and air purity control for air separators
Oxygen deficiency prevention
Oxygen concentration control of glove boxes for research and development
and parts machining
Oxygen concentration control of experimental clean rooms for environment,
fermentation, biochemistry, etc.
Continuous measurement of flow gases during food packaging
Rating: A=Recommended, B=Applicable, X=Not applicable
*5: Inapplicable if explosion-proof is required.
*6: Dending on application.
Note 1: This Selection Guide should be used as a guide only. If you are not sure of which model to choose, consult your sales representative or our sales office.
Note 2: For the detailed specifications of an instrument or the details of combinations of instruments, see note on page 7 General Specification or catalogs to be
referred.
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n Oxygen Analyzer Selection Flow Chart
Oxygen Analyzer
Application
For semiconductor or
electronic component
manufacturing process
For combustion
control or
process control
OX400 or
OX100, OX102
Flammable gas
included?
Note 1
YES
NO
Sampling method
Direct in-situ
With sampling
Explosionproof
construction
required?
Explosionproof
construction
required?
YES or NO
NO
YES
TDLS200
MG8E
MG8G
Note 7
Flameproof type
Note 2
General-purpose type
Laser Analyzers
Paramagnetic Oxygen Analyzers
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Note: General Specification or catalogs to be referred.
▪ ZR22G, ZR402G: GS 11M12A01-01E, TI 11M12A01-01E
▪ ZR202G :
GS 11M12A01-01E
▪ ZR22S, ZR202S : GS 11M13A01-01E
▪ OX400 :
GS 11M10B01-01E, Bulletin 11M10B01-01E
▪ OX100, OX102 : Bulletin 11M10A01-03E
▪ MG8G :
GS 11P03A03-01E
▪ MG8E :
GS 11P03A05-01E
▪ TDLS200 :
GS 11Y01B01-01E-A
▪ AV550G :
GS 11M12D01-01E
Note 1: If the content of a flammable gas is 0.5 % of measuring range or less, select “NO” of flowchart.
Note 2: Instruments are all handled as custom orders.
Note 3: ZR402G converter must not be located in hazardous area.
Note 4: Max. 8 points measurement and averaging.
Note 5: Optical path averaging
Note 6: ZO21P; High temperature probe adapter
Note 7: ATEX Group II for zone 1 (Cat 2G) or zone 2 (Cat 3G) with purge systems
YES
Averaging measurement ?
NO
Averaging method
Explosionproof
construction required?
NO
Multi points measurement
and averaging Note 4
Line averaging
Note 5
YES
Gas temperature
700°C or less?
NO
YES
ZR22S+ZR402G
or ZR202S
Note 3
Gas temperature
700°C or less?
NO
ZR22G+AV550G
Note 7
Laser Analyzers
YES
ZR22S+ZO21P
+ZR402G
ZR22G+ZR402G
or ZR202G
Note 3, Note 6
TDLS200
ZR22G+ZO21P
+ZR402G
Note 6
Zirconia Oxygen Analyzers
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Revision Information
● Title
: Oxygen Analyzer Selection Guide
● Manual No. : TI 11A03A01-01E
Nov. 2011/2nd Edition
Model OX51, OX61 deleted
Jun. 2008/1st Edition
Newly published
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