Natural gas · GC · TCD/FID

Natural Gas Composition Analysis by Gas Chromatography

Natural-gas composition analysis uses representative gas sampling, a quantitative gas-sampling valve and a GC detector arrangement selected for permanent gases and hydrocarbons. Sampling integrity and the complete analytical range must be defined before the instrument configuration.

Application overview

SamplePipeline natural gas or representative vapor from LNG
IntroductionQuantitative gas-sampling valve
TechnologyGas chromatography
System fitGC-460 configurable GC platform

Sampling and sample introduction

Use a gas-tight sampling route compatible with the stream. Purge the sampling path, confirm a stable sample and avoid condensation or fractionation before the fixed-volume loop is filled. LNG samples require representative vaporization before injection.

Separation and detection

The column and valve arrangement separates permanent gases and hydrocarbon groups required by the adopted method. TCD and FID channels can be combined when the component list spans permanent gases and hydrocarbons; channel selection is based on analyte response and concentration range.

Configuration workflow

Define components and reporting basis
Review sampling pressure and conditioning
Select valve, columns and detector channels
Verify calibration and repeatability with representative gas

Related product and application

GC-460 Gas Chromatograph can be configured for multi-component gas analysis. See the GC gas-supply system for carrier and detector-gas planning.

Frequently asked questions

What must be defined before configuring a natural-gas GC?

Define the gas source, required component list, expected ranges, sampling pressure, reporting basis and adopted method before selecting columns and detectors.

Why are both TCD and FID commonly considered?

TCD can address permanent gases and higher-level components, while FID provides a strong response for hydrocarbons. The final detector path follows the required analytes and range.

Discuss the analytical configuration

Send the sample source, target components, expected range, adopted method and daily workload. Huishi Instruments will review the sampling path, separation, detectors and gas supply as one system.

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