Tracer Concentrator
Detect Perfluorinated Tracer (PFT) components at the parts-per-quadrillion (PPQ) level — enabling fast, accurate, GPS-mapped leak detection in underground utilities, cables, and pipelines.
Features
Applications
Data
Specifications
Need
Underground electric cables use dielectric oils that can leak over time, releasing between 50 L/week to several thousand L/week — harmful to the environment and costly to repair.
Traditional leak-detection techniques (line freezing, pressure testing, visual inspection) are slow and imprecise.
The Tracer Concentrator system solves this by enabling rapid, mobile, ultra-sensitive detection of PFT tracers, identifying leaks within hours and reducing environmental and operational impact.
Qualification
Wasson-ECE developed the Tracer Concentrator in partnership with one of the largest U.S. utility companies.
Our tracer technology supports instruments operating across 8 countries worldwide and integrates seamlessly with Agilent analytical systems for proven reliability and accuracy.
Differentiation
- Unmatched Sensitivity — Detects perfluorinated tracers at femtoliter/liter (fl/L) or PPQ concentrations, surpassing standard GC analysis performance.
- Mobile Dual-Trapping Design — Continuous sampling over miles of route with results every 100 seconds; enables near real-time leak detection while in motion.
- Integrated GPS and Software Analytics — Each result is GPS-tagged and automatically mapped (“leak”/“no leak”) using Google Maps integration for immediate visual insight.
Wasson-ECE Tracer Concentrator combines precision, automation, and rugged mobility in a CE-certified package.
Topline Specifications
Model:
TR1117 Tracer Analyzer Plus 2.0
System Type:
Dual-trapping concentrator with Agilent 8890 GC and ECD detector
Sensitivity:
Parts-per-quadrillion (fL/L) detection limits
Operation:
Single-sample or continuous mobile monitoring
Sampling Types:
Ambient air, barhole/bag samples, dielectric fluid injections
Sample Connection:
- ¼" SS bulkhead for ambient air
- ⅛" SS bulkhead for bag sampling
- Syringe injection port for dielectric fluid
Gas Requirements:
UHP helium (80–100 psig) and nitrogen (60–100 psig)
Software:
Tracer Analyzer Software + Agilent OpenLAB ChemStation + Excel interface
Mapping:
GPS waypoint recording with “leak/no leak” tagging
Wireless:
4G connectivity and internet service
Vacuum Pump:
Welch dry piston
Power:
120–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1090–1965 VA
Certifications:
CE Marked
Dimensions:
- Tracer Concentrator: 85 H x 42 W x 50 D cm. (33.5″ x 16.7″ x 19.6″)
- GC: 51 H × 59 W × 54 D cm. (20″ × 23.2″ × 21.3″)
Weight:
48.8 kg (107 lb)
Need
Underground electric cables use dielectric oils that can leak over time, releasing between 50 L/week to several thousand L/week — harmful to the environment and costly to repair.
Traditional leak-detection techniques (line freezing, pressure testing, visual inspection) are slow and imprecise.
The Tracer Concentrator system solves this by enabling rapid, mobile, ultra-sensitive detection of PFT tracers, identifying leaks within hours and reducing environmental and operational impact.
Qualification
Wasson-ECE developed the Tracer Concentrator in partnership with one of the largest U.S. utility companies.
Our tracer technology supports instruments operating across 8 countries worldwide and integrates seamlessly with Agilent analytical systems for proven reliability and accuracy.
Differentiation
- Unmatched Sensitivity — Detects perfluorinated tracers at femtoliter/liter (fl/L) or PPQ concentrations, surpassing standard GC analysis performance.
- Mobile Dual-Trapping Design — Continuous sampling over miles of route with results every 100 seconds; enables near real-time leak detection while in motion.
- Integrated GPS and Software Analytics — Each result is GPS-tagged and automatically mapped (“leak”/“no leak”) using Google Maps integration for immediate visual insight.
Wasson-ECE Tracer Concentrator combines precision, automation, and rugged mobility in a CE-certified package.
Topline Specifications
Model:
TR1117 Tracer Analyzer Plus 2.0
System Type:
Dual-trapping concentrator with Agilent 8890 GC and ECD detector
Sensitivity:
Parts-per-quadrillion (fL/L) detection limits
Operation:
Single-sample or continuous mobile monitoring
Sampling Types:
Ambient air, barhole/bag samples, dielectric fluid injections
Sample Connection:
- ¼" SS bulkhead for ambient air
- ⅛" SS bulkhead for bag sampling
- Syringe injection port for dielectric fluid
Gas Requirements:
UHP helium (80–100 psig) and nitrogen (60–100 psig)
Software:
Tracer Analyzer Software + Agilent OpenLAB ChemStation + Excel interface
Mapping:
GPS waypoint recording with “leak/no leak” tagging
Wireless:
4G connectivity and internet service
Vacuum Pump:
Welch dry piston
Power:
120–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1090–1965 VA
Certifications:
CE Marked
Dimensions:
- Tracer Concentrator: 85 H x 42 W x 50 D cm. (33.5″ x 16.7″ x 19.6″)
- GC: 51 H × 59 W × 54 D cm. (20″ × 23.2″ × 21.3″)
Weight:
48.8 kg (107 lb)
Applications
- Utility Infrastructure: Pinpointing leaks in high-voltage, fluid-filled cable systems
- Energy & Gas: Leak tracing in interstate gas pipelines and geothermal lines
- Environmental Safety: Detecting leaks in hazardous waste containers and oil wells
Data
- Detects background PFT concentrations at femtoliter/liter levels — enabling leak localization within 2 meters of the source.
- Dual trapping system provides new data every 100 seconds during mobile operation.
- GPS-integrated visualization enables rapid field decision-making and data logging for traceability.
- Reduces detection time from days (using conventional freeze/pressure tests) to hours.
- Case Example: In high-voltage fluid-filled cable systems (HVFF), leaks have been pinpointed and confirmed the same day, reducing both cost and environmental impact.
Specifications
8890
Tracer Concentrator to be used with a gas chromatograph for the analysis of perfluorinated tracers in ambient air.
Install in a Pollution Degree 2, Overvoltage Category 2 environment only
5 to 38°C (41 to 100°F)
100 psig (see page 3 for details)
High purity nitrogen and helium
Ambient air
220 or 120 VAC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz, 4.0A Max
Continuous
48.8 kg (107 lbs)
85 H x 42 W x 50 D cm. (33.5″ x 16.7″ x 19.6″)
51 H × 59 W × 54 D cm. (20″ × 23.2″ × 21.3″)
Infrastructure Requirements
Electrical Requirements
Continuous Operation
Max Rated
500 VA
920 VA
500 VA
1000 VA
90 VA
90 VA
Gas Requirements
Minimum Quality
Set Pressure
Ultra High Purity
70-100 psig
Ultra High Purity
60 psig
Wasson-ECE Instrumentation
101 Rome Ct., Fort Collins, Colorado USA 80524
Phone: +1 (970) 221-9179
Fax: +1 (970) 221-9364
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