A unique instrument for greenhouse gas analysis

In the world of environmental research, and specifically for research groups interested in climate change, the measurement of greenhouse gases is a must.

To meet the needs of the various research teams, INRS (Centre Eau Terre Environnement) has acquired a gas chromatograph that is specifically configured for the analysis of greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O). In addition, alkanes or other volatile organic compounds, hydrogen and carbon monoxide can also be analysed.

The instrument consists of 4 detectors: 2 FID (flame ionisation detector), 1 TCD (thermal conductivity detector) and 1 ECD (electron capture detector).

This configuration permits analysis of both samples with high concentrations (%) and those with very low concentrations (low ppm and ppb).

An autosampler equipped with a specific gas syringe simplifies the work of the technicians. The autosampler uses the same cylinders that the research teams used to collect the samples, thus avoiding the risk of contamination or sample loss during analysis.

In the context of INRS's open laboratory policy, this equipment available to colleagues at other universities.

For more information, please consult the description of the equipment in Lab-O-Nord.