The PCME STACK 990 is an approved particulate measurement system for continuously monitoring emissions from industrial
sources. It is predominantly used to monitor particulate emissions in stacks after bagfilters, cartridge filters, cyclones and process
driers. The instrument combines regulatory approvals (TUV Approved BlmSchV 13, 17 and 27) for both dust measurement and leak
monitoring, with reliable automatic quality assurance features, rugged operation and advanced diagnostics capability for managing
and improving the operation of bagfilter arrestment plant.
There are two versions of the PCME STACK 990, the Standard and PRO variants. The PCME STACK 990 Standard system is a singlesensor system, the PCME STACK 990 PRO is a multi-sensor networked system (for up to 32 sensors) for multi-stack and plant-wide monitoring.
In addition, both the standard and PRO versions of the instrument also support the following capabilities:
• Normalisation for T and O2 (with inputs from other analysers).
• Mass calculation (kg/year) capability for both fixed and varying velocity applications (varying velocity requires velocity input).
• Emission reporting and data analysis via optional PC software.
• Internal data logging for emission recording and data archiving.
• Ex versions of the instrument are rated for Ex Gas zone 2 and Dust zones 20 and 21 (up to 400°C) as well as Gas/Dust zones 2 and 22 (up to 800°C).
Approvals & Certificationd
• TÜV approved BlmSchV 13, 17 & 27
• Ex Zone 2, 20
• US EPA MACT Compliant BLD
Measurement capability |
0 – 1000 mg/m3 |
Sensor Variants |
316 Stainless Steel / Fully insulated PTFE coated (option) / Passive/Active (option) |
Stack Temperature Ranges |
0 -250°C up to 800°C (option) |
Functionality and QA Checks |
Automatic zero and span / Short circuit check / Contamination check / Drift checks |
Data Output |
RS485 (Modbus) output to Controller |
Air Purge |
option |
Enclosure Protection Rating |
IP66 |
Measured parameters |
Dust |
Technology |
ElectroDynamic™ Advanced Probe Electrification |
Measurement/Monitoring capability |
0-1000 mg/m³* |
Stack/Duct diameter suitability |
up to 8m |
Flue gas temperature |
up to 800°C |
Baghouse |
YES |
Cartridge Filter |
YES |
Ceramic Filter |
YES |
Coalescent Filter |
YES |
Cyclone |
YES |
Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) |
✓ |
Wet Electrostatic Precipitator (WESP) |
✓ |
Wet Scrubber |
✓ |
Sensor variants |
Stainless Steel
Fully insulted PTFE coated
Passive/Active |
QA checks |
YES |
*Application dependant |
• Robust design unaffected by product build-up on the sensor rod
• No additional services such as air purge required, providing lower cost of ownership
• Simple maintenance no requirement for specialist service personnel
• Networking of sensor channels and providing multiple inputs and outputs for external connections
• Extensively used for measurement (mg/m³) and leak location in bag filter stack applications
• Advanced sensor design includes drift checks (zero and span) and contamination checks
• Passive/Active and fully insulated sensor options available for applications with stack condensation and damp particulate prevents potential short circuit to stack wall
• Stacks after bag filters, cartridge filters, cyclones, electrostatic precipitators, no filtration
• After process dryers
• Variable velocities within range 8 – 20 m/s
(typical bag filter velocity ranges), constant velocity required outside this range
• Non-condensing / dry flue gases
Typical Applications:
• Incineration
• Metals (eg Steel/Aluminium)
• Minerals (eg Cement/Gypsum)
• Chemicals (eg Detergent / Carbon Black)
• Power Generation Plant (eg Coal/Biomass)