CARBOTEC TC is a thermal-conductivity sensor for continuous measurement of dissolved and gaseous carbon dioxide (CO₂). This robust in-line measurement technology is particularly suitable for beverage and process applications requiring continuous CO₂ monitoring.
 
Applications
 
 
 
Beer and beverage production
 
 
Dissolved and gaseous process streams
 
 
Continuous in-line monitoring of CO₂
 
 
Measuring Principle
 
CO₂ diffuses through a semi-permeable membrane into a small measuring chamber, where the change in thermal conductivity is detected. After measurement, the chamber is purged with gas and the measuring cycle is repeated.
 
Technical Data
 
 
 
Dissolved CO₂: 0–15 g/kg
 
 
CO₂ partial pressure: 0–10 bar
 
 
Cycle time: 20 s
 
 
Linear flow rate: 50 cm/s
 
 
Purge gas: N₂ or air
 
 
Accuracy: ±1 % of reading*
 
 
Temperature Compensation: 0 to +50 °C
 
 
CIP/SIP: up to 120 °C
 
 
Process pressure: 0–20 bar
 
 
Wetted materials: 316L stainless steel, PFA/Tefzel
 
 
Enclosure Rating: IP65
 
 
Weight: 0,6 kg
 
 
Extension
 
Optionally with a suitable TC evaluation unit. The specific configuration is agreed for the project.
 
* 1 % of the reading or the minimum value, whichever is greater. Technical configuration depends on the application.