Understanding Formaldehyde FTIR Measurement
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GMRC 2011GMRC 2011
Understanding FTIR formaldehydeUnderstanding FTIR formaldehyde measurement and its influence on the RICE
NESHAP ruleNESHAP rule
Authors: Shazam Williams, Joe Aleixo, Robin Hu, Yuki LeungC DCL I i l ICompany: DCL International Inc.
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DCL O iDCL OverviewManufacturer of catalyticManufacturer of catalytic
emission controls for industrial engines off-road and stationaryengines, off-road and stationary
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OutlineOutline
B k d• Background• Experimental• Results and Discussion• Implication of Results on Field TestingImplication of Results on Field Testing• Conclusion
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BackgroundBackground• In 2010 the EPA finalized a nationalIn 2010, the EPA finalized a national
regulation for reducing emissions from stationary compression ignition (CI) andstationary compression ignition (CI) and spark ignition (SI) engines.
Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines– Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (RICE NESHAP).( )
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RICE NESHAP• Stationary compression ignition (CI) and
spark ignition (SI) enginesspark ignition (SI) engines
Deadline2013 !
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2013 !
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RICE NESHAP -formaldehyde
• For rich burn engines >500 horsepower, – RICE NESHAP rule requiresRICE NESHAP rule requires
• >76% formaldehyde removal efficiency • or below 2.7ppmv@15% O2.
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How?How?• EPA proposes using EPA Method 320 orEPA proposes using EPA Method 320 or
ASTM D6348-03 for formaldehyde measurementsmeasurements.– Both use Fourier Transform Infrared
Spectrometer (FTIR)Spectrometer (FTIR).• Alternative:
EPA M th d 323– EPA Method 323
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FTIR advantages• FTIR is cost-effective if more than 4 gases
d b dneed to be measured.• FTIR requires minimum calibration and so
reduces costs.• Can be easily shipped on-site.y pp
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How does FTIR work?• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
– Qualitative and quantitativeQualitative and quantitativeQuartz Gas Cell
Absorption spectrum unique for each gas
9FTIR instrument includes analysis software, calibration library
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ObjectiveObjective
T d ib i d h ll f i• To describe issues and challenges of using FTIR for formaldehyde (CH2O)
tmeasurement.• To investigate how accurate low
formaldehyde measurement is, with different instrument settings and the presence of other exhaust chemical components.
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Experimental - Test parametersp p• Instrument setup
U FTIR f t ’ d d– Use FTIR manufacturer’s recommended specs• Gas cell pressure, line position, spectral
resolution path length etcresolution, path length, etc.• Gas cell temperature
Method of 150°C (302˚F) vs 191°C (375 8˚F)– Method of 150°C (302 F) vs. 191°C (375.8 F)gas cell temperature.
– MKS recommends using 191°C cell temperatureTested in MKS recommends using 191 C cell temperature however, some companies in the field use the 150°C method (older).
this paper
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Experimental - Test parametersExperimental Test parameters (Cont’d)
• Exhaust chemical components– Methane (CH4)Methane (CH4)– Ethane (C2H6)– Formaldehyde (CH2O)
Tested in this paper
Formaldehyde (CH2O)– Nitric oxides (NOx)
Carbon monoixde (CO)– Carbon monoixde (CO)– Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Water (H O)– Water (H2O)12
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Test ProceduresEquipment: model gas reactor mass flow controllersEquipment: model gas reactor, mass flow controllers,
bottled gases, preheater, heating tape, FTIR
1. Base stream: N2 + air2. Add in desired gas components (e.g. methane) as step
change.change.3. Step change at difference concentrations.4. Repeat test with different gas cell temperatures.
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1. FIXED N2 + AIR, 0 PPM CH2OSTEP TEST ON METHANE
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No bias with methane!• Within the FTIR detection limit of 0.3ppm CH2O
and the standard deviation; no significant bias on CH O readings:CH2O readings:
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2. FIXED N2 + AIR, 0 PPM CH2OSTEP TEST ON ETHANESTEP TEST ON ETHANE
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Ethane causes bias!• 150°C cell temperature method,
– [CH2O bias] = 0.004[C2H6]191°C ll h d• 191°C cell temperature method, – formaldehyde bias is within the FTIR detection limit of
0.3ppm
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3. FIXED N2 + AIR, 0PPM CH2OSTEP TEST ON HC MIXTURE
(HC MIXTURE OF 2% PROPANE, 6% ETHANE,
40% METHANE)
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Other hydrocarbons?C i t t ith C H t t lt• Consistent with C2H6 test results:– [CH2O bias] = 0.004 [C2H6] for the
150˚C method150 C method– No significant bias when using the 191˚C
methodmethod
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4. FIXED N2 + AIR + 6PPM CH2O,STEP TEST ON ETHANESTEP TEST ON ETHANE
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Ethane + formaldehyde?C i t t ith C H t t lt• Consistent with C2H6 test results:– [CH2O bias] = 0.004 [C2H6] for the 150°C method
N i ifi bi h i h 191°C h d– No significant bias when using the 191°C method.
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Bias by ethane – Why?y y• Bias of formaldehyde by ethane is caused by
the incapability of the 150°C cell tempthe incapability of the 150 C cell temp ethane calibration file to match sufficiently well with the spectra of higher concentrationwell with the spectra of higher concentration of ethane.
Single point (0-50ppm):Please see d t il- Measurements higher
than 50ppm are calculated by extrapolation.
detail proofs in paper.
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by extrapolation.
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Field test examplesF ld h d d h d• Formaldehyde and ethane data:Formaldehyde
Engine # 1 2 3 4 5
Catalyst Outlet (ppm)
5.3 1.3 0.6 0.4 0.5(pp )
Engine Outlet (ppm)
19.1 5 4.2 6.6 6.9
% conv. 72.3 74.0 85.7 93.9 92.8
EthanelCatalyst
Outlet (ppm)459.2 30 50.0 44.7 23.3
Engine Outlet 703 6 80 140 1 70 1 114 9
CH2O conversion without bias adjustment
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(ppm)703.6 80 140.1 70.1 114.9adjustment .
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Pass or fail?• If [CH2O bias] = 0.004 [C2H6] is taken
into account:into account:(at 150°C gas cell
temperature)Ethane Formaldehyde Formaldehyde
(correct for p ) (bias)
Engine outlet (ppm) 703.6 19.1 16.22
Catalyst outlet (ppm) 459.2 5.3 3.42y (pp )
Conversion % 72.3% 78.9%
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Implications of results on field testingp g• Issue in emission test
especially at low CH O conc (<10– especially at low CH2O conc. (<10 ppm), or high ethane conc. situationsThe effect o ld be most noticeable– The effect would be most noticeable when the CH2O value is close to the passing target of >76% formaldehydepassing target of >76% formaldehyde removal efficiency or 2.7ppmv (@15%O2)(@15%O2).
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Conclusion• EPA Method 320 and ASTM D6348-03 provides
sufficient precision/accuracy for CH2O in RICEsufficient precision/accuracy for CH2O in RICE NESHAP rule when ethane bias is eliminated.– Correct sampling methodologies must be followedCorrect sampling methodologies must be followed– However, tighter regulations may require a new test
methodology.• MKS 2030 FTIR:
– Method of gas cell temp. 191°C eliminates ethane g pbias
– Method of gas cell temp. 150°C not g precommended.
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