Perma Pure - a Halma PR news blog

Wet, hot, dirty gases transformed into dry, cool, clean samples
Toms River, NJ (June 24, 2009) – Leading gas conditioning products manufacturer Perma Pure has obtained CE certification for its GASS™-2040 sample conditioning system for continuous emissions monitoring, verifying that it meets EU health, safety, and environmental requirements. 

The GASS-2040 system was tested and certified through an independent audit by TÜV SÜD America Inc. as compliant with EN 61010 – 1 : 2001 (2nd Edition) safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.

The system prepares demanding gas samples for analysis by removing acid mists, coalescable liquids, water and particulates without altering the concentrations of analyte gases. The GASS-2040 processes samples containing as much as 50% water at rates of up to 25 liters per minute, removing particulates and reducing water content to dew points as low as -25°C.

Water-soluble analyte gases such as CO, CO2, HCl, NOX, O2 and SO2 are protected from loss through dissolution in condensate, and a much lower dew point is achieved than with chiller/condenser technologies. In particular, the GASS-2040 has been successful measuring low level SO2 (under 50ppm) when cooler have failed to preserve the analyte. The durable, all stainless, NEMA 4X rated enclosure resists corrosion, for mounting directly on the stack–eliminating costly, heated sample lines. 

Toms River, NJ (March 25, 2009) – Leading gas conditioning products manufacturer Perma Pure will display products for environmental monitoring at the EPRI CEM User Group Conference and Exhibit 2009, May 13-15 at the America’s Center (St, Louis, Mo.). The company will display its sample preparation technology for environmental analyzers and continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS), including the Baldwin™ Model 45 Dilution Probe. The dilution method is the dominant sample conditioning technology for CEMS in the coal-fired power industry. 

Perma Pure’s heated filter probes, Nafion® permeation dryers, filters, ammonia scrubbers, Baldwin brand chillers and complete sampling systems remove particulates, water and other harmful compounds from sample gas streams, protecting expensive analytical equipment.  The company’s Baldwin Model 45 Dilution Extraction Probe eliminates the need for conditioning systems and high-cost heated lines by reducing water vapor content in sample gas.  The out-of-stack system dilutes the sample gas with dry air by a ratio of between 25:1 and 250:1. 

The Model 45 features a unique hard metal critical orifice, instead of the glass capillary used in competitive products, for improved durability, repeatability, and cleaning during blowback.  The probe is housed in a rugged NEMA 4X enclosure for external mounting.

Protect analyzers from ammonium salt formation
Toms River, NJ (January 16, 2009) – Leading gas conditioning products manufacturer Perma Pure has obtained CE certification for its AS™-Series ammonia scrubbers, certifying that they meet EU health, safety, and environmental requirements. 

The AS-Series ammonia scrubbers selectively remove ammonia from sample gas streams under analysis.  By preventing the formation of ammonium salts, downstream analyzers and components are protected from damage and clogs.  The ammonia scrubber can operate as a stand-alone product or as an accessory to a CEMS system.  For sample streams with higher dew points, a heated ammonia scrubber is available to inhibit condensation.

The scrubbers were tested and certified through an independent audit by TÜV SÜD America Inc. as compliant with IEC 61010 – 1 : 2001 (2nd Edition); EN 61010 – 1 : 2001 (2nd Edition).  These standards relate to safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.

Fully dedicated department to provide quick turnaround for all Perma Pure products

Toms River, NJ (July 17, 2008) – Leading gas conditioning products manufacturer Perma Pure now offers in-house and onsite warranty repair, rework and troubleshooting through its new service department.  The service is offered for all products manufactured by Perma Pure, including the Baldwin cooler line and GASS product family.

The new department consists of qualified, factory trained technical staff who work independently of the production team, ensuring quick turnaround on customers’ jobs.  All repairs are performed using high quality OEM parts, not generic substitutes, and returned with a written inspection report summarizing the work completed.  Service can be done in-house or onsite service at customers’ premises. A call center for troubleshooting is also offered as part of the service.

Proprietary technology dries or humidifies medical gas and breath sample streams
Toms River, NJ (July 9, 2008) – The latest technology from Perma Pure, designed to achieve moisture balance in medical applications, will be on display at MEDTEC China 2008, September 9-11, 2008, in Shanghai, China .  The ME™-Series Moisture Exchangers for breath sample dryers, filters and sample lines use proprietary Nafion technology to dry or humidify medical gas and breath sample streams, without altering gas composition and with no utility requirements. 

Moisture removal is a critical step prior to analysis in anesthesia monitoring, neonatal monitoring, asthma and respiratory care, metabolic testing, and capnography.  Excess water can block sample lines, damage analyzers and reduce the accuracy of analysis.  In supplemental oxygen systems, extremely dry breathing gases can cause patient discomfort. 

ME-Series dryers remove only water vapor from the sample, without removing any of the gases to be analyzed.  The antibacterial membrane tubing does not require power input for operation and there are no moving parts to fail. 

In either drying or humidifying applications, the ME-Series products seek equilibrium with room humidity, transferring water vapor into or out of the tubing in a stable, self-regenerating cycle.  Very low dead volume in the tubing eliminates drops in pressure.  With levels of humidification only reaching ambient conditions, there is no threat of rainout in the sample lines.  Unlike alternative technologies such as traps and filters, ME-Series products do not require regular monitoring and replacement. 

For more information on the company’s complete line of gas conditioning products, visit Perma Pure’s at MEDTEC China, booth 620.

FC-Series ideal humidification method for fuel cells replacing industrial lead acid batteries
Toms River, NJ (July 1, 2008) – Increased productivity, zero emissions and reduced costs are just a few of the reasons small vehicle manufacturers are looking at fuel cells as an alternative to industrial lead acid batteries.  FC-Series humidifiers from Perma Pure provide the efficient water management critical to the operation of these Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells.  The compact, lightweight units are available in a range of sizes suitable to virtually any transportation application, from wheelchairs and motorbikes to forklifts and trains.

In PEM fuel cells, where incoming gas must be humid, FC-Series humidifiers provide durable, self-contained humidification.  The humidifiers recover water from the fuel cell exhaust and transfer it into the incoming gases by permeation through the walls of Nafion® tubing, a proprietary technology available only from Perma Pure under license from the polymer manufacturer, DuPont.  With no moving parts, there is no parasitic power load on the stack, nor are there any parts that can wear, fail or leak.  The humidifiers provide over 10,000 continuous hours of operation in Class 1 and Class 3 trucks. 

The highly durable devices are shock proof to withstand the vibrations and hard starts and stops inherent in forklift and other vehicle operation.  Additionally, the humidifiers are not damaged by wide swings in temperature, permitting operation in extreme environments such as freezer warehouses.  The lightweight devices are available in a range of models which may be used alone or in parallel to accommodate any application size. 

FC-Series humidifiers are self-limiting and require no controls.  Selective permeation ensures that there is no crossover contamination between the exhaust and incoming gases.  In addition to moisture exchange, Perma Pure’s humidifiers simultaneously function as heat exchangers, recovering waste heat as well as water from the exhaust.

John Marshall joins gas conditioning products manufacturer
Toms River, NJ (May 15, 2008) – John Marshall has been appointed Vice President Sales and Marketing of leading gas conditioning products manufacturer Perma Pure. 

In his new role, Marshall will be responsible for global sales and marketing of Perma Pure’s full line of dryers, humidifiers, filters, coalescers, specialty scrubbers and complete sampling systems.  He is charged with developing key accounts and partnerships, in addition to opening up new markets for the company’s growing product offerings.

Marshall joins Perma Pure from SPX Corporation’s Thermal Products Solutions business, where he served as Vice President of Global Marketing and Sales for three business units, and from Bucknell University, where he served as a professor in the Management Department.  His twenty-year career in the semiconductor and automotive electronics industries includes sales and marketing positions with GE, Harris, Siemens and Phillips.  During his time with Phillips, Marshall spent time living and working in Wetzlar, Germany as Senior Director of Global Marketing and Sales of its Automotive Electronics business.

Marshall earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Ohio University (Athens, Oh.) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (Terre Haute, Ind.).

Proprietary technology dries or humidifies medical gas and breath sample streams
Toms River, NJ (May 5, 2008) – Leading gas conditioning products manufacturer Perma Pure has been named a Best in Class Supplier by Cardinal Health (formerly Viasys Healthcare) for its ME™-Series moisture exchangers, used in Cardinal Health’s diagnostic and critical care respiratory care products. 

The ME™-Series’ proprietary technology dries or humidifies medical gas and breath sample streams without altering gas composition in breath sample dryers, filters and sample lines.  The antibacterial membrane tubing does not require power input for operation and there are no moving parts to fail.  Cardinal chose Perma Pure for the Best in Class rating based on the company’s ability to meet on-time delivery and quality standards, including stringent specifications for leak tightness.  The company was one of 12 vendors chosen for the honor from a field of over 500 Cardinal suppliers.

Moisture removal is a critical step prior to analysis in anesthesia monitoring, neonatal monitoring, asthma and respiratory care, metabolic testing, and capnography.  Excess water can block sample lines, damage analyzers and reduce the accuracy of analysis.  In supplemental oxygen systems, extremely dry breathing gases can cause patient discomfort. 

In either drying or humidifying applications, the ME-Series products seek equilibrium with room humidity, transferring water vapor into or out of the tubing in a stable, self-regenerating cycle.  Very low dead volume in the tubing eliminates drops in pressure.  With levels of humidification only reaching ambient conditions, there is no threat of rainout in the sample lines.  Unlike alternative technologies such as traps and filters, ME-Series products do not require regular monitoring and replacement. 

Richard Curran to lead gas conditioning products manufacturer
Toms River, NJ (April 24, 2008) – Richard Curran has been appointed President of leading gas conditioning products manufacturer Perma Pure.  Curran’s appointment follows the move of former President David Leighty to the position of Group Acquisition Executive for the company’s parent, Halma Holdings.

Curran brings a strong background in the commercial and technical management of industrial global business to Perma Pure, where he will be responsible for all aspects of management and operations for the company’s industrial, scientific, and medical gas conditioning products.  He has spent 16 years with Foster Wheeler Corporation, most recently as Vice President of Aftermarket Services in the company’s power business.  In this role, he was responsible for leading a business unit that provided engineered products and services to a variety of utility and industrial markets.  Curran’s international experience, which includes an extended assignment in Finland and sourcing projects in Europe and Asia, will translate well in working with Perma Pure’s growing global customer base.

Curran holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing degree from Temple University (Philadelphia, Pa.) as well as Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University (Bethlehem, Pa.).

Supplemental Drying System extends life and improves performance
Toms River, NJ (April 7, 2008) – Leading gas conditioning products manufacturer Perma Pure has introduced a cost effective product for extending the life and improving the performance of gas analysis equipment.  The SDS™-Series Supplemental Drying System eliminates the formation of damaging acid mists and improves chiller performance in sample conditioning systems used in refineries, chemical plants and other environmental monitoring settings.

With the ability to lower a sample’s dew point from +4°C to below -15°C, the SDS-Series dryers can reduce total moisture content by an additional 80 percent.  This dew point reduction eliminates the formation of acid mists, including downstream SO3 formation in high SO2 services.  Acid mist corrosion is minimized, extending analyzer life and ensuring accuracy.  Lower moisture content sample streams also improve the sensitivity of infrared measurements.

SDS-Series dryers are available for single (up to 10 lpm) or dual (up to 5 lpm each) samples streams.  The dryers can be added on to compensate for undersized chillers, rather than replacing with new systems.  They can also be used as the primary gas drying device, providing the sample is non-condensing at ambient temperature.  The NEMA 12 rated enclosure is corrosion resistant for long service life.