JDC
ANALYZER INSTALLATION
JDC analytical division would like to be the answer to all of your analyzer needs. With over twenty years of advance process controls knowledge, we are ready to come in and help solve any issue that your facility might be facing.
We specialize in gas chromatography and have worked all across the United States and US Virgin Islands starting up, repairing, and maintaining analyzers. We can come in and assist with CEMS issues ranging from H2S, SO2, NOx, O2, & CO.
We will handle the issue and train your employees, all at the same time.
There are so many analyzers made to cover CEMS, you cannot specialize in all of them but the theory of how each work can be mastered and we have accomplished just that.
Gas Chromatography is not easily mastered but after seeing so many different plants and situations along with rebuilds and startups, we have seen most problems that can go wrong in a gas chromatograph.
We specialize in Advance Optichrom and Maxum II but are also very familiar with ABB, Yokogawa,and Daniels.
We offer complete hands on training for every skill level and tailor make the course to fit your facility. There is no reason for your technicians to learn about an FID or and FPD if the only detectors you have are TCD.
Sample systems are 80% of the problem with most analyzer situations and we can come in and revamp your sample system to reduce lag time and insure that the analyzer is receiving a representative sample.
We will train your employees on the key elements of sample conditioning and will leave you with a fast clean sample that your system will handle for years to come and reduce your employee’s field time.
We welcome any opportunity to bring in young trained starter analyzer technicians with massive drive and dedication to expanding their knowledge and benefitting your company greatly.
If there is ever an issue they cannot resolve, then a senior technician is a phone call away and will be there within an hour.
Please ask for our rate sheet and you will be pleased with our extremely competitive rates. We know that once given an opportunity that we will be a partner for life in your facility with everyone benefitting.
ANALYTICAL FIELD SERVICES
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
We prefer to manage all aspects of the analytical scope-of-supply and take responsibility for final performance. By managing projects from initial system design specifications to final start up & commissioning we can ensure that all components of the analytical system are well designed from the sample point to the DCS communications and screen development (supplied by others). A typical project will be delivered with documentation binders complete with drawings, manuals and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) prior to shipment. Final onsite start up commissioning and training will be provided to ensure system specifications are met and instrument personnel are trained. Start up & Commissioning and training will be included as the final step critical to the success of most process analyzer installations. Ongoing support is available on a contract basis.
FIELD SERVICES
We offer start up and commissioning on new systems OR field service and support of older systems. Routine sample system maintenance should be provided by onsite instrument/measurement technicians or local contractors. Frequently these technicians are time-constrained without the specialized skill sets required for Process Analyzers. As a result their “shot gun” approach to troubleshooting can result in frustration and reduced Process Analyzer performance. We can arrive at site to work with technicians providing technical support as follows:
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Supervise all Instrument & Electrical Work on new installations
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Train technicians in all aspects of Process Analyzer performance from sample system design, sample transport considerations and operations including software for diagnostics & troubleshooting.
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Review of sample point location, sample systems and sample transport. These are critical components that determine process analyzer performance.
With a complete understanding of the process itself AND the Process Analyzer/sample conditioning technicians can feel more confident. With confidence comes increased accuracy and reliability from the Process Analyzers.
MEASUREMENT DISPUTE RESOLUTION
As an independent third party we arrive onsite with certified calibration standards for independent validation of analyzer measurements. We can offer an independent review of sample systems, installation and operational practices pointing out areas where corrective action is required in order to improve accuracy. By working for smaller producers we can ensure they are getting full value for their production when relying on analysis data provided by others. Small errors can add up to big dollars in a short amount of time when analytical data is not accurate. We can review calibration reports and point out discrepancies in GC analysis/calibrations or just sampling errors when manual sampling is used with sample transport to offsite Labs.
CONSULTING SERVICES
APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
Defining “SWEET-SPOT” Applications and conventional applications for various analytical technologies.
Gas Chromatography Applications Development- Site review and application specifications. Actual Lab time involves micro-packed column, Thermal Conductivity Detectors and GC valve Technology for light hydrocarbon analysis to C6+ based on the component measurements required. Typical Natural Gas applications include C6+ analysis for BTU analysis or C5+ NGL analysis. Other applications include Liquid Sample Analysis for E/P MIX, Y Grade C3, and Condensate Analysis to C5+, C6+, or C7+
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Process analyzers are generally more complex than other types of process instrumentation. When Process Analyzer projects proceed without sufficient project management sample transport/conditioning system design may be overlooked with negative performance results. We offer turn-key project management services to ensure these critical sample transport/conditioning components are designed, installed and commissioned properly to support the Process Analyzer design. Our system wide approach includes an understanding of the process and process control requirements. We take responsibility from the sample probe to the DCS interface with field proven diagnostics and measurement data integrated into DCS screens (see the news section on featured projects for more info).
SAMPLE SYSTEM DESIGN
We have a proven process that starts with Application Data to define component measurement and all the factors that go into a successful Process Analyzer installation. One of the most important components in a Process Analyzer installation is the Sample Conditioning System. We design sample systems integrated with application development to ensure accuracy/repeatability AND reliability from all our Process Analyzer systems .
GC FOR NGL FRAC. PLANTS
Process Analyzers are only as accurate and reliable as the sample that is transported to them from the process. The Sample Conditioning System (SCS) and the sample transport system must work together to provide a “REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE” from the process to the analyzer. For this reason the turnkey analytical services provided by Alberta Analytical are a very important component in a successful installation.
To accomplish this goal of providing a representative sample from the process to the Process analyzer it’s necessary to maintain a single phase sample from the process to the sample loop on the Gas Chromatograph.
If the sample drops into 2-phase at any point it’s likely that it no longer represents the process conditions and measurement integrity will be compromised. Single-phase sample transport is easy on Natural Gas streams but it’s increasingly difficult as measurement requirements for Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) or an Ethane Propane (E/P Mix) are more likely to condense into 2-phase sample at some point.
When multi-stream compositional analysis is required the overall cost can be reduced but the importance of clean stream-to-stream purging is increased. When diverse stream compositions are part of a multi-stream process GC sample system a small amount of cross-stream contamination can bias results a great deal.
Process Chromatography for NGL Fractionation Plants requires a turn key approach on system design that takes into account the application data, the Sample Conditioning System (SCS) and the sample transport system to ensure a successful installation.
Specialized turn-key services from JDC will include an initial site evaluation and project management. The final phase is start up/commissioning with training to ensure all components are working together to produce reliable results for many years.