Hand Held Flame Ionization Detector The Hand Held Flame Ionization Detector is similar to a Photoionization Detector in that it provides an accurate measurement of the total amounts of VOCs present, but it is able to measure a wider range of VOCs than the PID detector. It is especially useful as a natural gas, or methane, detector. It is often used as a HAZMAT VOC detector, especially by First Responders, and as a confined space gas monitor.
What applications would a Hand Held Flame Ionization Detector be used for?
A portable FID can be used for a wide range of applications, including: US EPA Method 21 monitoring of fugitive emissions (LDAR), landfill monitoring, emergency response – HAZMAT, soil/water headspace monitoring, biofuel detection, natural gas pipeline leak detection, arson investigations and petroleum product tank entry.
What compounds are detectable by a Hand Held Flame Ionization Detector?
Saturated Hydrocarbons - Methane, Ethane, Propane, n-Hexane
Aromatics - Benzene, Toluene, Naphthalene
Unsaturated Hydrocarbons - Acetylene, Ethylene, 1,3-Butadiene
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons - Vinyl Chloride, Chloroform, Trichloroethylene, Methylene Chloride
Ketones - Acetone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Alcohols - Methanol, Ethanol, Isopropanol, n-Butanol
Please note: This list provides examples of the types of compounds detectable by hand held flame ionization detectors. Please contact Photovac Technical Support for details on specific compound detection.
What Hand Held Flame Ionization Detectors does Photovac offer?
Photovac offers two Hand Held Flame Ionization Detectors, the MicroFID II and the DataFID.
How do the two Flame Ionization Detectors differ?
The DataFID is rated intrinsically safe for use in hazardous environments such as refineries and petrochemical facilities. Its data logging and data transfer capabilities make the DataFID an ideal instrument for Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) monitoring to meet US EPA Method 21 compliance. The MicroFID II is designed for use in environmental monitoring activities such as soil gas sampling and HazMat response.
What Intrinsic Safety standards do they meet?
The DataFID is certified to meet the UL requirements of Class 1, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D for use in hazardous environments.
Who would prefer the DataFID?
The greater data logging capability of the DataFID makes it ideal for leak detection in accordance with Method 21, which specifies the LDAR data collection requirements for fugitive emissions.
Is the original MicroFID still available?
The Intrinsic safety rating on the MicroFID expired on January 1, 2011. However, the MicroFID II is now offered as the intrinsically safe alternative to the MicroFID.
What is the intrinsic safety rating for the original MicroFID unit s manufactured before January 1, 2011?
MicroFIDs manufactured before January 1, 2011 are grandfathered for intrinsically safe ratings and are appropriate for use in potentially explosive environments.
Can I use the Flame Ionization Detector as a Soil Gas analyzer?
Both of the flame ionization detector instruments measure a wide variety of VOCs, so they are ideal for soil gas analysis.
How long will the unit operate on a full battery charge?
Both Flame Ionization Detectors will operate for 15 hours.
How reliable are the instruments?
If they are properly maintained, flame ionization detectors provide accurate and reliable measurements in a variety of environmental conditions including high humidity.
Does Photovac provide a warranty on the units?
Photovac provides a one year warranty on all of its products for defects in material or workmanship.
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