GC-2050 Gas Selector: Reducing costs with efficient helium utilization
In gas chromatographic measurements, particularly those with validated methods, replacing the costly helium carrier gas with more affordable alternatives like nitrogen or hydrogen can be challenging. This is especially true when the detector in use requires helium (e.g., helium ionization detectors).
Extended delays between measurements can lead to unnecessary expenses, as the gas chromatograph continues to consume helium both as a carrier gas and for detector makeup. The Shimadzu GC-2050 Gas Selector offers an innovative solution to this issue.
With the GC-2050, the system automatically switches to nitrogen as the carrier gas, and if applicable, as the makeup gas for detectors, immediately after the last analysis in a sequence. When a new analysis sequence is initiated by an operator, the GC-2050 efficiently purges and switches back to helium, ensuring optimal performance for the new measurements.
By integrating the Shimadzu GC-2050 Gas Selector into your workflow, you can significantly reduce operating costs without compromising on the quality and reliability of your chromatographic analyses.
Link to previous article: GC-2050 Gas Saver – Reducing running cost