BeamSight® for CO₂ & CO Analysis

Remote, in-situ measurement in demanding industrial environments. Measure CO₂ and CO directly in the gas stream, without sampling, without contact, without downtime. BeamSight® is a remote and portable TDLAS gas analyzer used where extractive or point sensors fail due to heat, moisture, particles, access constraints, or safety risks.

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When BeamSight is the right tool

BeamSight is designed for applications where gas composition matters, but physical access is difficult or undesirable.

Typical challenges we solve:

  • High temperatures damaging probes and sensors
  • Condensation and clogging in sampling lines
  • Delayed or diluted readings from extractive systems
  • Unsafe access to ducts, stacks, or confined areas

BeamSight measures CO₂ and CO remotely, across an optical path, directly in the process environment.

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Measurement Principle (TDLAS – Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy)

  • Narrow-band laser tuned to a specific CO₂ or CO absorption line
  • Measurement based on fundamental molecular absorption
  • Optical path measurement yields concentration × path length (ppm·m)
  • Immune to cross-interference from background gases

Result: fast, selective, drift-free gas analysis without consumables.

CO₂ & CO Measurement Capabilities

 

Parameter Description
Target gases CO₂, CO
Measurement type Remote, in-situ / open-path
Response time Real-time
Typical precision CO₂ ~40 ppm·m, CO ~15 ppm·m
Path length Up to ~30 m (up to ~100 m with reflector)
Installation Fixed or portable
Maintenance No sampling lines, no filters, no pumps

Key Application Areas

Combustion Monitoring & Optimization

Use cases

  • Boilers, furnaces, kilns

  • Thermal oxidizers

  • Industrial burners

Why measure CO₂ & CO

  • CO₂ tracks combustion efficiency and air-fuel ratio

  • CO reveals incomplete combustion and energy loss

Why BeamSight

  • Measures directly in hot, particle-laden flue gas

  • No probe erosion or sensor poisoning

  • Fast response for tuning and optimization

Value

  • Lower fuel consumption

  • Reduced CO emissions

  • More stable combustion control

Process Gas & Off-Gas Analysis

Use cases

  • Chemical processing

  • Fermentation and bioprocesses

  • Thermal treatment and reforming

Why BeamSight

  • No disturbance of the process gas

  • Works in moist, corrosive, or high-temperature environments

  • Captures transient process behavior in real time

Value

  • Improved process visibility

  • Faster detection of deviations

  • Reduced analyzer downtime

Emissions Monitoring & Environmental Insight

Use cases

  • Stack and exhaust duct monitoring

  • Carbon accounting support

  • Process transparency

Why BeamSight

  • Measures directly in the exhaust stream

  • No dilution or sample conditioning bias

  • Stable long-term signal

Typical role

  • Process monitoring

  • Indicative emissions measurement

  • Complement to certified systems

Safety Monitoring & Hazardous Areas

Use cases

  • Confined spaces

  • Engine rooms

  • Enclosed industrial areas

Why CO & CO₂

  • CO toxicity at low concentrations

  • CO₂ displacement risks

Why BeamSight

  • Remote measurement from a safe distance

  • No personnel exposure during operation

  • Suitable for temporary surveys or permanent monitoring

R&D, Pilot Plants & Test Facilities

Why BeamSight

  • Rapid setup

  • Portable and fixed options

  • Ideal for dynamic, short-term experiments

Value

  • High-resolution gas data

  • No consumables

  • Minimal integration overhead

Why Engineers Choose BeamSight

 

Requirement BeamSight
No sampling system ✔
High-temperature tolerance ✔
Moisture & particle resistance ✔
Fast response ✔
Low maintenance ✔
Remote / stand-off operation ✔

Deployment Options

  • Fixed installation on ducts, stacks, or process areas

  • Portable configuration for inspections and surveys

  • Retrofit into existing processes

  • Compatible with external data systems and PLCs

Engineering Support Included

Every BeamSight deployment starts with an application review, covering:

  • Gas composition and expected concentration range

  • Optical path geometry

  • Installation constraints

  • Measurement objectives (control, safety, monitoring)

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