Successful LNI gas generators installation for multidimensional GC and LC
Type of customer
Analytical Chemistry Department, Shimadzu Key Customer
Reference
Prof. Luigi Mondello, UNIME University
Location
Messina (Sicily, Italy)
Products
- 4 generators AG OFCAS 220.8, parallel mode, buffer tank 100 L
- 2 generators NG CASTORE BASIC 150
- 1 generator Zero Air 15 L
- 2 generators HG PRO 4000 LN
APPLICATION
Main application
Comprehensive multidimensional GC and LC.
Studies of new N2 carrier gas usage, in comparison with H2 and He. NIST libraries studies. LC-MS application in essential oils, and natural products.
NEEDS
Main needs
Full coverage of analytical gas requirements in both GC and LC.
Only need of Ar bottles.
SOLUTION
Main solution
- Oil free and dry air: no interruption of air during maintenances or repair (auto-backup solution)
- No big air tanks
- UltraFast GC at high pressure H2 carrier gas
- Zero Air for all GC detectors
- No interruption of H2 during maintenances or repair (auto-backup solution)
Improvements
30%
Energy consumption savings
90%
Administrative time savings vs gas bottle supply and replacement
30%
Technician time and safety savings for gas bottle replacement