Tracer Concentrator

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

1. Unmatched Sensitivity — Detects perfluorinated tracers at femtoliter/liter (fl/L) or PPQ concentrations, surpassing standard GC analysis performance.
2. Mobile Dual-Trapping Design — Continuous sampling over miles of route with results every 100 seconds; enables near real-time leak detection while in motion.
3. 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
• 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)