Boreal Laser Inc.

Boreal Laser Inc.

Boreal Laser makes GasFinder laser based toxic and hazardous gas detectors that are used in a variety of open path (ambient, environmental and safety), stack, vent and process monitoring applications. Portable GasFinders are light, battery operated and easy to set up and use. Multiple path/point GasFinder MC systems can monitor up to eight paths or points with a single analyzer. Both portable and fixed GasFinders are self-calibrating, robust, reliable and maintenance free. GasFinders benefits also include fast response, lack of interference from other gases, and low cost of ownership. GasFinders are currently available for hydrogen fluoride (HF), hydrogen chloride (HCl), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), ammonia (NH3), methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen cyanide (HCN), ethylene (C2H4) and acetylene (C2H2). Typical applications include Aluminium smelting, Refineries (esp. HF Alkylation), Petrochemical and Chemical Plants, Gas Production and Processing, Bricks and Ceramics.

Company Details

Company Information

Jim Bauer
Title: Manager
Telephone: (780) 987-4382
Fax: (780) 987-2418
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Hamish Adam
Title: Manager
Telephone: (403) 271-2007
Fax: (403) 271-8126
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Products

Environmental Products And Services

Boreal Laser's Remote Methane Detector.
The Boreal methane detector works primarily through a laser that produces light on a wavelength highly absorbed by methane, but not absorbed well by other atmospheric substances. The retroreflector then returns much of the laser light to the region of its source. The returning light is collected by a mirror-lens optical system. An optoelectronic system then interprets the laser light collected (i.e. amount, wavelength/harmonics, phase), with the aid of custom computers, and a heads-up display of the amount of methane being 'seen' by the laser and/or a continuous record of the amount is provided. This particular system does not need calibration as it contains a calibration cell with a known proportion of methane, through which the device frequently and automatically calibrates itself within a few seconds.

Open-path Laser Monitor And Meteorological Station.
Boreal Laser's newly developed laser-based gas detector (U.S. patent 5,637,872) is here configured for 'on the move' detection of natural gas and crude oil leaks. Natural gas is about 90% methane and crude oil is 'gassy'. Therefore, methane levels in excess of the normal atmospheric background levels of 1-3 ppm indicate leaks. A sample cell made up of a rigid frame with mirrors at either end, and fiber optic laser light delivery and return, is mounted on the underside of a helicopter or on the top of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. In the vehicle is the laser transmitter/receiver module. It sends light to the cell via optical fiber and receives the 'exposed' (to air passing between the mirrors separated by 1.5m) light returned via a second fiberoptic. Methane concentration is reported once per second in a helicopter traveling at 100 knots. Technical Information: Physical Information: Weight: Display Unit: 5kg; Sample Cell: 8kg. Dimensions: Display Unit: 26x20x16 cm; Sample Cell: 180x10x12 cm; Power Requirements: 2A @ 12Vdc; Operating Temperature Range: -30C to +50C; Display Options: 2x20 ch. LCD; 2x20 ch. VCD; Laser Type: semiconductor laser; Eye Safety Class: IIIa (as per ANSI Z136). Specifications: Detectable Gases*: CH4, H2S, NH3; Sensitivity: < 1 ppm; Scan Rate: 5 samples/sec; Data Interface: RS232, 9600 baud (N-8-1). *Consult Factory for other available gases.

Laser-based Detection Of Methane From A Vehicle Or Helicopter.
Boreal Laser's newly developed laser-based gas detector (U.S. patent 5,637,872) is here configured for 'on the move' detection of natural gas and crude oil leaks. Natural gas is about 90% methane and crude oil is 'gassy'. Therefore, methane levels in excess of the normal atmospheric background levels of 1-3 ppm indicate leaks. A sample cell made up of a rigid frame with mirrors at either end, and fiber optic laser light delivery and return, is mounted on the underside of a helicopter or on the top of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. In the vehicle is the laser transmitter/receiver module. It sends light to the cell via optical fiber and receives the 'exposed' (to air passing between the mirrors separated by 1.5m) light returned via a second fiberoptic. Methane concentration is reported once per second in a helicopter traveling at 100 knots. Technical Information: Physical Information: Weight: Display Unit: 5kg; Sample Cell: 8kg. Dimensions: Display Unit: 26x20x16 cm; Sample Cell: 180x10x12 cm; Power Requirements: 2A @ 12Vdc; Operating Temperature Range: -30C to +50C; Display Options: 2x20 ch. LCD; 2x20 ch. VCD; Laser Type: semiconductor laser; Eye Safety Class: IIIa (as per ANSI Z136). Specifications: Detectable Gases*: CH4, H2S, NH3; Sensitivity: < 1 ppm; Scan Rate: 5 samples/sec; Data Interface: RS232, 9600 baud (N-8-1). *Consult Factory for other available gases.

New Device Detects Gas Passing Through Laser Beam.
Monitoring of large spaces for methane, ammonia, hydrogen sulphide and hydrogen fluoride leaks is now accomplished by use of a laser transmitter/receiver unit (U.S. patent 5,637,872) and a remote (10m - 1000m) retroreflector. The laser and retroreflector can be stationary or portable. Operation can be continuous or intermittent. Parts per million (ppm) level sensitivity allows use of the device as a plant maintenance tool as well as a safety tool, e.g. in a building housing gas compressors, where the condition of bearing seals can be monitored by measuring methane levels well below 1% of lower explosive level (LEL), 500 ppm. A single laser beam provides more coverage than a large number of spot detectors. Suggested applications include oil and gas transmission facilities, food processing, paper mills, fertilizer manufacturing, mining and mineral processing. Technical Information: Physical Information *(additional on-board visible aiming laser): Weight: 5kg; Dimensions: (LxWxH): 26x20x16 cm; Power Requirements: 2A @ 12Vdc; Operating Temperature Range: -30C to +50C; Sighting Optics: 3 - 9 x 40 scope*; Display Options: 2x20 ch. LCD; 2x20 ch. VCD; Laser Type: semiconductor laser; Eye Safety Class: IIIa (as per ANSI Z136). Specifications: Detectable Gases**: CH4, H2S, NH3, HF; Sensitivity: < 1 ppm; Scan Rate: 5 samples/sec; Distance Range: 10 - 1,000 m; Data Interface: RS232, 9600 baud (N-8-1); **Consult Factory for other available gases.

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