Hydrogen/Air Generators FID Tower Plus The FID Tower Plus hydrogen and air generators use the new and latest technology of polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolysis for the production of pure hydrogen.
The FID Tower Plus hydrogen and air generators use the new and latest technology of polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolysis for the production of pure hydrogen. The produced hydrogen is ideal as reagent and carrier gas for:
FID Tower Plus generators are available in the usual flows of H2 production up to 1000ml/min with a purity of 99.9996% (FT-PG versions) or 99.99999% (FT-NM versions). Its vertical format and 14 cm-only-width allows positioning next to your GC, optimizing the space you need. Generators are equipped with an automatic loading of deionized water from a smart internal system tanks that give to the customer a 5 litres of water autonomy. It means that with a FID standard flow, the FID Tower Plus can provide up to 5000 litres of H2 before the user refills it. Moreover, the practical system of internal deionizing cartridge replacement greatly simplifies the only maintenance recommended.
The Zero Air generator is also available for all FID Tower Plus models. It integrates a filtration system and platinum catalyst that provides 1.8 l/min of Zero Air with a contents of hydrocarbons around 0.1ppm (the oil-free compressor as the compressed air supply is not included).
The FID Tower Plus is available in two versions in the same core unit and with the same dimensions:
The very limited internal volume (less than 50 ml) allows safe use of the gas generators where the use of cylinders is risky or prohibited. The application of tested safety technologies stops the unit in the event of leaks or malfunctions. Hydrogen gas generators avoid the need for expensive installation of gas pipelines from the cylinder storerooms to the labs,as well as the need to repeatedly change the bottles.
Hydrogen as a carrier gas is faster and more sensitive than the more expensive helium. Run time savings of 25% to 35% without a decline in resolution. Moreover, the use of hydrogen as a carrier gas allows lower temperature elution, thus extending the life of the chromatograph column.
The only maintenance is facilitated by the deionizer bag access system. The system allow to change the deionizer bag without tools or power off the instrument.
Produced gases | Hydrogen, Zero Grade Air |
H2 max. flowrate | 500 Nml/min |
H2 purity | 99.99999% |
H2 pressure | 1–160 psig / 0.1–11 barg |
H2 drying | Adsorptive with cold regeneration |
Membrane | Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) |
Water storage | Internal water tank, 5l, autorefill |
Water quality | Deionized or demineralized (<2uS) |
Internal H2 volume | < 50 ml at max pressure |
H2 output connection | to stainless‐steel or copper Swagelok fitting and 1/8” tubing |
Cascading of H2 outputs | Yes (up to 32 units) |
Output air max. flowrate | 1800 Nml/min |
Output air HC and CO content | <0.1 ppm |
Input air max. CO content | 50 ppm |
Input air max. CH content | 100 ppm |
Input air max. temperature | 40°C |
Input air pressure range | 4.5–10 bar |
Air generator pressure drop | <1 bar |
Air generator stabilization time | 40 min |
Air generator input/output connection | 1/4” OD, 1/8” OD |
Air generator input compressor | Not included |
Operating temperature | 15 to 40°C |
Operating humidity | 0‐90%, non condensing |
Power | 110–120 60 Hz/220–240 50 Hz |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 140×490×580mm |
Weight | From 25 to 35kg |
Brand: | FID Tower Plus |
Category: | Laboratory instruments and accessories / Chromatography / Gas Generators |
Max. flowrate | 0.5l/min |
Gas generated | H2 |