Laboratory‑grade gas chromatography, deployed like a sensor.
AccuChrome™ GC5 represents a fundamental shift in gas chromatography, redefining the GC from a complex analytical instrument into a deployable, field‑ready sensor. Built on silicon‑miniaturized, modular GC technology, AccuChrome™ delivers ultra‑fast, high‑precision multi‑gas analysis in a dramatically smaller footprint, with far lower operational complexity than traditional process GCs.
Purpose‑engineered for continuous online operation and seamless integration with DCS and asset management systems, the GC5 supports high‑accuracy custody transfer, natural gas quality monitoring, sulfur analysis, and biomethane measurement on a single platform using a single carrier gas. By minimizing carrier gas consumption, accelerating analysis cycles, and enhancing precision, detection limits, and reproducibility, AccuChrome™ eliminates the infrastructure burden, maintenance overhead, and specialist dependency historically associated with process GC ownership, while delivering laboratory‑grade performance directly in the field.
MEASUREMENT CERTAINTY
- C1-C6 heating value analysis in less than 2 minutes.
- One-click operation requires minimal operator expertise and removes the operational burden of conventional GCs. Self verification reduces calibration and maintenance demand to one-a-year.
- Up to independent 4 analytical chains (injector, column, detector) in the same analyzer.
- Modular analytical cores speeds deployment, reduces downtime resulting in low MTTR.
- Patented nano-gravimetric detector expanding measurement capability beyond conventional process GCs.
- Small footprint designed for automated operations and remote access.
Key Features
- High repeatability (10% RSD) and robust limits of detection (2ppm or less)
- Compliant with ASTM D 3588 (GPA 2172) and ISO 6976 for heating value calculation.
- Continuous online deployment and tight integration into DCS and asset management systems over Modbus protocols.
- Low carrier gas consumption (Helium, Hydrogen, or Argon)
- Carrier gas consumption: 20 sccm or less
- Sample gas consumption: 30sccm or less
- Modbus protocol integration on either TCP/IP or RTU
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AVAILABLE MODELS
Choose the AccuChrome™ solution that’s right for your specific application needs
| Model | Application | Measurement Capability |
|---|---|---|
| BTU | Custody transfer
Gas pipeline quality monitoring Gas processing |
C1 to C6 heating value analysis in 2 minutes with 50 ppm-mol LDL C1 to C10 heating value analysis in 5-7 minutes with 10 ppm-mol LDL (application dependent) Also measures nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide. |
| BTU + H2S | Custody transfer
Gas pipeline quality monitoring Gas processing |
C1 to C6 heating value analysis in 2 minutes with 50 ppm-mol LDL C1 to C10 heating value analysis in 5-7 minutes with 10 ppm-mol LDL (application dependent) Also measures nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide. |
| BTU + Odorants | Custody transfer
Gas pipeline quality monitoring Odorant stations |
Complete C1 to C6 heating value and odorant analysis in 2 minutes Measures common mercaptan odorants TBM, THT, IPM, NBM, and SBM with 2 ppm-mol LDL. Also measures nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide. |
| SULFUR | Custody transfer
Gas pipeline quality monitoring Gas processing Odorant stations Gas sweetening |
Sulfur compound speciation in gas streams, includes extended range of mercaptans. The most complete measure of total sulfur by GC available in a process analyzer. Measures hydrogen sulfide (H2S), carbonyl sulfide (COS), carbon disulfide (CS2), dimethyl sulfide (DMS), C1 to C4 mercaptans and more! |
| BIOGAS | Biogas processing
Biomethane custody transfer Biomethane quality monitoring |
Heating value and quality measurement for biogas, biomethane and renewable natural gas (RNG) production in 2 minutes Dedicated speciation of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide (H2S as low as 3 ppm-mol). |
| SILOXANES + VOC | Biogas processing
Biomethane custody transfer Biomethane quality monitoring |
The only purpose build GC for siloxanes and volatile organic carbons (VOCs) hazardous rated for operations. Complete analysis in less than 5 minutes. Siloxanes include TMS, L2, and D4 with 2 ppm-mol LDL VOCs include acetone, isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and butanone (MEK) with 5 ppm-mol LDL Supports compliance for CAN/BNQ 3672-100 (Canada), PG&E Gas Rule 21, and SoCalGas Rule 30. |
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David Haydt
When it comes to solving complex applications challenges for customers, David Haydt has built his stellar reputation as the “go-to guy” over his 28-year career at Galvanic. Dave joined the company in 1993 as an applications technician at Galvanic’s Calgary headquarters. From 1999 to early 2006, he served as a field-service technician based out of Houston, Texas, providing start-up assistance, field repair service, and training to Galvanic’s natural gas transmission, petrochemical and refining industry customers. In 2006, he was promoted to production manager for Galvanic’s gas-analysis products, overseeing all aspects – from design and development of tailored systems to meet the customer’s specific application needs to ensuring on-time delivery of products. In 2015 Dave assumed the role of R&D/applications manager, where he became responsible for Galvanic’s entire line of gas- and liquid-analysis products. In 2021 Dave was promoted to Vice President of Product Innovation. Dave is accountable for the evolution of Galvanic’s entire product portfolio.
Dave started his career as a laboratory analyst for Norwest Laboratories in Alberta, Canada. He holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from the University of Calgary.
Steve Aasen
An operations-focused executive with 20+ years of experience driving financial performance in technology-based multi-national companies, Steve Aasen joined Galvanic in late 2014 as director of finance. He came to Galvanic from General Dynamics Canada, Ltd, one of Canada’s largest and most-established defence system integrators, where he served for eight years as director of finance. Earlier, Steve was at Telvent North America, a leading Calgary-based IT and industrial-automation provider for pipeline and energy-utility companies. He started as divisional controller and ultimately served as the company’s chief financial officer. Steve received a bachelor of commerce degree in accounting from the University of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He also earned a CMA Designation from the Society of Management Accountants.
Rene Aldana
A senior business executive with more than 20 years of management experience in the global oil & gas industry, Rene Aldana joined Galvanic as its CEO in June, 2018. Rene has extensive experience in strategic leadership, process automation, talent development, and M&A integration that will benefit the next chapter of Galvanic’s growth and progress. Before coming to Galvanic, Rene was the chief operating officer for ZCL Composites Inc., a TSX-listed composites manufacturing company serving the petroleum, water, and waste water industries. Previously, he was the managing director for Yokogawa Canada, a world leader in industrial process measurement and automation solutions. For 18 years prior, he served in a series of high-profile positions at Telvent, starting in customer service, followed by engineering project management, and culminating as vice president of its International Oil & Gas division. He has a bachelor’s of science in computer science from the Simon Fraser University in Canada, an executive MBA from the IE Business School in Spain, and an ICD.D designation from Canada’s Institute of Corporate Directors. Rene is fluent in English, Spanish (native), and Portuguese.