The Synspec ALPHA M/TNMHC analyser 114 / 115 / 116 is built for the analysis of methane and the sum of all other hydrocarbons in air (TNMHC).

Total non-Methane Hydrocarbons (TNMHC) have already been measured for a long time in many countries. Synspec designed three analyzers for this: the Alpha 114 for background monitoring, the Alpha 115 for standard ambient monitoring and the Alpha 116 for emission monitoring.

In view of the growing interest in ozone precursors the sum of hydrocarbons is also important. In many areas in the world monitoring of hydrocarbons is just beginning. There are many different compounds in the TNMHC value and the relation between them is unknown and different in diverse areas. Especially in areas where many oxygenated hydrocarbons are found the value of TNMHC measurement is useful. To have a general overview of all hydrocarbons from C2 to C10 the Synspec Alpha 115 is the instrument of choice.

Methane originates from the following sources: natural gas, modern farming methods and bacterial soil activity. Methane generation is depending on temperature, humidity and compost activity. At waste deposits the emission of methane often has to be monitored.

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