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MP-2000 Rare Gas Purifier

The cost effective and reliable solution
for rare gas purification
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MP-2000 Rare Gas Purifier

The cost effective and reliable solution
for rare gas purification
The MP-2000 Rare Gas Purifier is a stand- subject to contamination over time.
alone unit for the purification of argon or This can greatly affect the validity of
any rare gas: helium, neon, xenon and test results especially where identification
krypton. It offers a compact system for of trace elements is required in rigorous
delivery of purified gas directly to the applications.
point of use.
Installing an MP-2000 Rare Gas Purifier
Rare gases are commonly used to create in-line between your gas supply and
an inert chemical environment for instrument offers the reassurance of
applications where prohibition of the reducing total contaminant levels to
formation of undesirable molecular 1 vpm or less.
species (e.g. oxides, carbides, etc.) in
The purifier contains two reactive
testing is critical, such as Arc/Spark Optical
getter tubes and a molecular sieve drier
Emission Spectroscopy for metal analysis.
tube housed in a cabinet for immediate
These inert gases are very often stored in use. Just plug into the local ac power
compressed or liquefied form in metal supply, connect the gas and purge the
containers which are subject to lines, turn on the power and you are up
contamination. Gas will then be dispensed and running.
through a regulator which is also

“ a compact system for delivery of purified gas

directly to the point of use

”
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■ Built in safeguards against any

Features & Benefits Principle of Operation
fluctuations in ambient temperature
■ The MP-2000 will remove the The purification system consists of a furnace
or surges in electrical supply, offering
impurities, i.e. oxygen, nitrogen, long term optimum performance in which a titanium getter tube at 680°C
hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and reliability. removes oxygen and nitrogen by chemical
hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide and reaction and a copper oxide tube at 450°C
■ Optional pressure sensor interfaces with
moisture (often present in the range of removes carbon monoxide, hydrogen and
30-50vpm) in commercially available microcontroller to provide display of hydrocarbons, again by chemical reaction.
rare gases down to a concentration of system pressure and furnace shut down Finally, external to the furnace, there is a
less than 1 vpm in total. if the gas supply fails. molecular sieve drier tube operating at
■
ambient temperature which removes
Easy to use self-sealing plug-in gas
connections ensure the user cannot
Applications moisture and carbon dioxide by physical
■
adsorption. The molecular sieve drier tube
leave the purifier open to air Purification of argon for Arc/Spark
can be regenerated in-situ by means of the
contamination when the purifier is Optical Emission Spectroscopy.
band heater facility provided.
disconnected from its feed gas. ■ Purification of argon and helium
■
The furnace temperature is controlled at
Low maintenance requirement with a carrier gases for low level Gas
700°C by means of a pair of thermocouples
quick-change getter tube feature when Chromatographic analysis.
which in turn control the amount of power
needed (two years + lifetime for normal ■ Purification of argon or helium for fed to the furnace heater element via a zero
impurity levels).
use as inert gas blankets. switching controller and triac. A supervisory
■ Dual thermocouple temperature ■
alarm circuit in the unit cuts off the power
Any application where absolute and
control, with remote status indication to the heater element if the temperature of
reliable gas purity levels are required.
and fault alarm system. the furnace for any reason rises
above 800°C.
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Schematic Diagram
349.0

Ordering Information
IEC Power Cable,
centre line straight shape
(not 90 degree)
Total height of purifier Cat. No. Description

641.5
standing on a flat
surface to top of
fixing screws on lid System
37.0
Gas Outlet Gas Inlet
Power Inlet, P3170 MP-2000 Rare Gas Purifier 220-240V
Mains Switch
Fuse Drawer
P3171 MP-2000 Rare Gas Purifier 100-120V
26.0
124.0

Consumables
89.0

8.0

58.0 P4003 Titanium Tube

28.0
218.0 P4004 Copper Oxide Tube
117.0 94.0

P4005 Molecular Sieve Tube

Shows gas line connected using
¼" tubing bent to 15mm radius
Options and Accessories
Technical Specification
P4020 Gas Side Entry Kit (Type F) –
Outlet Gas Purity: < 1 vpm in total (for typical input impurity levels of 10 vpm.) factory fit only
Impurities Removed: O2, N2, H2, CO, CO2, H2O and Hydrocarbons P402 Gas Side Entry Kit (Type C) –
customer can fit
Furnace temperature: 680°C
P4030 Pressure Sensor
Furnace warm-up time: < 15 minutes
P4031 Stainless Steel Particle Filter
Furnace temperature control: Dual thermocouple with micro controller
P4050 Gas Side Entry Kit with diverter
Ambient Operating Temperature: 0-40°C Valve/Flowmeter (Type C)
Maximum Flow rate: 10 litres/minute P4051 Gas Side Entry Kit with Diverte
Valve/Flowmeter (Type F)
Maximum Inlet Pressure: 17 bar
P1670 Wall Mounting Bracket
Gas Connections: Plug-in 1⁄4" (6mm available) at rear/or at side with Side Entry Kit
Voltage: 220-240V /100-120V
Frequency: 50-60Hz
Cabinet Dimensions: H 642 mm (25.3") x W 349 mm (13.8") x D 218 mm (8.6")
Weight: 19Kg (42.5lb)
Due to the continuous development policy of Sircal Instruments, technical changes could be made without prior notice.

For further information please contact us:

Tel: +44 (0)1342 335 309 Fax: + 44 (0)1342 323 608 E-mail: [email protected] www.sircal.co.uk
Address: Unit 19, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead,West Sussex, RH19 2HL, UK