2537A Tekran Mercury Analyzer

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2537A Tekran Mercury Analyzer

• Overview

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Tekran Model 2537A Analyzer
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Model 2537A Mercury Analyzer

• Provides continuous TGM readings with update rate
  as low as 2.5 minutes
• Detection limit lt 0.1 ng/m3 ( 12 ppq )
• Automatic recalibration with internal permeation
  source
• Capable of unattended operation for extended
  periods
• Data can be viewed remotely

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Flow Diagram of Model 2537A
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Pure Gold Cartridge (Patd)
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Manual Mercury Sampling

• Traditional methods of atmospheric monitoring
  required manual sampling for long periods.
  (Hours or days)
• Subsequent analysis usually performed in a clean
  room environment

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Manual Ambient Air Sampling
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Manual Cartridge Analysis
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Chlor-alkali Plant - USA

• Plot of wind vs ambient mercury values
• Two months of continuous monitoring
• Plant is located 18 miles distant
• Fish consumption advisories in effect

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Depletions of Mercury in the Arctic
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Mercury Monitoring in the Field

• Tekran analyzers are used routinely in some of
  the harshest locations on earth.
• The equipment has demonstrated its ruggedness and
  reliability in countless applications.

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Why Measure Parts Per Quadrillion of Mercury ?

• Mercury is one of the most potent neuro-toxins
  known
• Bio-accumulates up the food chain by factors of
  greater than 10,000,000
• Long life in the atmosphere means that mercury
  emissions are of global concern

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Sources of Mercury

• Mining smelting (gold)
• Waste incinerators
• Battery manufacturing
• Fluorescent lamps (manufacturing disposal)
• Chlor-alkali plants (pulp paper)
• Coal fired power plants