Agilent 3000 Micro GC configured with two performance-enhanced modules provides a fast and accurate solution for landfill gas component analysis. The individual components are baseline separated in less than 30 seconds by a two-channel configured Micro GC. With this solution, landfill gas can be monitored and controlled easily.
The document presents a method for the fast analysis of landfill gas components using the Agilent 3000 Micro GC configured with two performance-enhanced modules. The system separates key components such as methane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and hydrogen sulfide in less than 60 seconds. The configuration utilizes a PLOT U column for separating CO2, C2H6, and H2S, and a molecular sieve column for separating O2, N2, and CH4. Helium is used as the carrier gas, and the method demonstrates high stability with relative standard deviations (RSDs) of less than 1% for most components.
| Analysis time for key components | less than 60 seconds |
|---|---|
| Carrier gas | Helium |
| Column type for O2, N2, CH4 | Molecular Sieve 5A PLOT, 10 m x 0.32 mm |
The system can separate six key components in less than 60 seconds.
Helium is used as the carrier gas.