Alspek H: The Direct Measurement of Hydrogen in Aluminium Alloys

COATINGS
F I LT R AT I O N
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M E LT S H O P R E F R A C TO R I E S
ALSPEK* H
T H E DIREC T M EASU REMENT OF H YD ROGEN IN A LUMINIUM A LLOYS
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Fast accurate measurement
Spot or continuous measurement
Continuous display
Automatic data logging
Graphic display charts
METAL TREATMENT
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ALSPEK H
The direct measurement of hydrogen in aluminium alloys
What is ALSPEK H?
ALSPEK H is a device for the direct measurement of
hydrogen concentration in aluminium alloys. It is built
around an innovative electrochemical sensor that is
capable of the rapid and real-time measurement of
hydrogen.
The sensor is mounted inside a thermocouple housing
which is protected by a plasma coating to achieve
long life in aluminium melts.
All ALSPEK H sensors contain a Solid State

Reference; a solid material which has a known
hydrogen concentration. The electrode exposed to
the solid state reference is the Reference Electrode
and the electrode exposed to the measured gas is the
Measuring Electrode.
The signal from the sensor is processed by an

analyser and displayed as hydrogen concentration
in ml/100g.
The figure below shows a schematic arrangement of

a probe to measure hydrogen concentration in molten
aluminium.
The ALSPEK H device enables the foundry to monitor

the melt quality and to report this data for quality
control purposes.
Hydrogen solubility strongly depends on temperature.

Therefore the melt temperature must also be measured
in order to calculate the dissolved hydrogen level.
A full diagnostic capability in the analyser also

provides a continuous check on the function of the
sensor ensuring optimum performance at all times.
How it works
The probe is based on a ceramic material (CaZrO3-In)
which can conduct hydrogen ions.
Principle of probe operation
ALSPEK H Applications
ALSPEK H is a robust and user-friendly device that
can be used in a variety of ways to improve foundry
performance.
ALSPEK H Multi
The ALSPEK H Multi read out unit can record data
from up to 4 different sensors. It is mainly designed to
measure hydrogen levels in holding / casting furnaces
for high-quality castings.
ALSPEK H
ALSPEK H is delivered in an aluminium case with a
multi-colour graphic display. It is designed for extended
quality control and certification purposes as well as
to control the FDU degassing process using pre-set
minimum or maximum hydrogen levels.
Features:
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WLAN or LAN connection to sensors
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Battery powered sensor operations
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Up to 50 m distance between sensor and receiver
Features:
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Spot measurements
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Continous measurements
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Touch screen
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Up to 17 days data logging
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Data transfer options
ALSPEK H Mini
The ALSPEK H Mini unit is in a compact design which
enables the operator to carry it within the foundry. It
is suitable for spot measurement in both holding and
melting furnaces.
Features:
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Comfortable display
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Single button operation to save data
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Input operation for batch numbers
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Data transfer via USB or memory card
Sensor for ALSPEK units
ALSPEK H
ALSPEK H Multi
ALSPEK H Mini
ALSPEK H
The direct measurement of hydrogen in aluminium alloys
Melt quality measurement
The ease of use of ALSPEK H means that it can
readily be used to measure melt quality in different
locations around the foundry. Fast and accurate spot
measurements of hydrogen concentrations can be
made in ladles and furnaces, or the probe can be
left immersed in one location to provide continuous
real time measurement of hydrogen levels. It is also
possible to make real time hydrogen measurements
during a degassing treatment.
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ALSPEK H can also be used for the development or

optimisation of melt treatment procedures.
Process control
The ability to measure during a degassing treatment
means that ALSPEK H can be used to achieve real
control over the degassing process.
ALSPEK H can be combined with a Foseco rotary
degassing unit so that the output of the sensor
can be used to trigger both high and low hydrogen
alarms. These alarm outputs can in turn be used to
start or stop the degassing unit.
The portable analyser can be fitted with these alarm
outputs to maintain complete flexibility; alternatively,
ALSPEK H can be integrated into the control panel
of an FDU to provide a dedicated controllable
degassing unit.
Hydrogen
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ALSPEK H screen shot
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Fast accurate measurement

Spot or continuous measurement

Automatic data logging

Graphic display charts

All ALSPEK H sensors contain a Solid State

The signal from the sensor is processed by an

The figure below shows a schematic arrangement of

The ALSPEK H device enables the foundry to monitor

Hydrogen solubility strongly depends on temperature.

A full diagnostic capability in the analyser also

Principle of probe operation

Sensor for ALSPEK units

ALSPEK H can also be used for the development or

ALSPEK H screen shot

Foseco International Limited

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