Nutech 2104 Canister Cleaning System

Nutech 2104 Canister Cleaning System

Nutech 2104 Canister Cleaning System is designed for automated cleaning and evacuation of canisters used in ambient air VOC analysis. By repeatedly filling the container with ultra-pure nitrogen or zero air, followed by controlled evacuation, the system helps remove residual VOCs and prepares clean, evacuated canisters for the next sampling task.

With automated cleaning sequences, built-in humidification, automatic leak check, real-time process monitoring, and cleaning report generation, the 2104E provides laboratories with a reliable and efficient solution for canister reuse in TO-15, TO-15A, and other VOC monitoring workflows.

The standard system supports 4 canisters, and can be expanded up to 32 canisters upon request. For laboratories requiring heated cleaning, the optional Nutech 2108 Canister Cleaning Oven enables simultaneous heated cleaning of up to eight 6 L canisters, improving cleaning reliability for routine high-throughput operation.

Application Notes

Nutech 2104 Canister Cleaning System Key Features

1. Automated Cleaning with One-Click Operation

The 2104 automates the full canister cleaning process, including pressurization, vacuum evacuation, venting, and multi-cycle cleaning. Operators can select Fast, Regular, or Deep cleaning modes, enter the canister ID, and start the cleaning sequence with one click.

Customer value:
Reduces manual operation, improves consistency between operators, and makes routine canister preparation easier for busy VOC laboratories.

2. Excellent Cleaning Performance for TO-15 VOC Applications

The system is designed to reduce residual TO-15 VOCs to <0.1 ppbv after cleaning, helping laboratories prepare canisters suitable for trace-level VOC sampling and analysis.

Customer value:
Lower background contamination means better data quality, fewer failed blanks, and greater confidence in low-level VOC monitoring.

3. Deep Vacuum Capability

The 2104 can achieve a maximum vacuum of <50 mTorr, supporting effective evacuation after cleaning and helping canisters reach an ideal vacuum state before sampling.

Customer value:
A clean and well-evacuated canister is the foundation of reliable air sampling. Strong vacuum capability also helps reduce residual gas carryover between sampling events.

4. Built-in Humidification for More Reliable Cleaning

The system includes a humidification device that introduces humidified zero air or nitrogen during cleaning. This is useful because moisture can help desorb polar or surface-retained compounds from canister walls during purge-and-vacuum cycles.

Customer value:
Improves cleaning reliability, especially for canisters used in trace VOC monitoring where surface adsorption and memory effects matter.

5. Automatic Leak Check

The 2104 includes an automatic leak check function. The software monitors pressure changes over time and displays a real-time pressure curve during the leak test.

Customer value:
Helps laboratories identify leaking connections or faulty canisters before cleaning or sampling, reducing invalid samples and troubleshooting time.

6. Real-Time Software Monitoring

The software displays the cleaning process in real time, including current step, pump status, pressure/vacuum level, cleaning progress, elapsed time, cleaning cycle, and canister ID.

Customer value:
Operators can clearly see what the system is doing, which reduces uncertainty and makes troubleshooting easier.

7. Cleaning Reports for QA/QC Traceability

All cleaning records can be saved or printed, including method name, fill pressure, number of cycles, final vacuum, start time, end time, cleaning duration, completion status, and canister ID.

Customer value:
Supports laboratory QA/QC documentation and helps build traceable records for canister preparation.

8. Expandable Capacity for Growing Laboratories

The standard 2104 system supports 4 canisters, and the system can be expanded up to 32 canisters upon request.

Customer value:
Suitable for both small laboratories and higher-throughput VOC labs that need scalable canister preparation capacity.

9. Optional Heated Cleaning with Nutech 2108 Oven

For applications requiring heated cleaning, the optional Nutech 2108 oven supports simultaneous heated cleaning of up to eight 6 L canisters. The recommended default cleaning temperature is 80 °C, and the oven temperature is adjustable.

Customer value:
Heated cleaning improves the removal of less volatile or more strongly adsorbed residues, making it especially useful for TO-15A-related workflows and routine lab canister management.

Intuitive Software for Operation and System Monitoring

Technical Data

Maximum Vacuum≤5mTorr
Number of Canisters4, 8, 12, 18 (customizable)
Heating ModeHeating Belt (Standard), Oven (Optional)
Cleaning GasUltrapure Nitrogen or Zero Air
Voltage110V/60Hz or 220V/50Hz±10%
Operating EnvironmentTemperature:-5~50℃; Humidity: 0-95%RH
Maximum Power1kW
Dimensions290x455x476mm
PortsTCP/IP
Operating SystemWindows 10/11

Canister Cleanning Oven Options

8, 12, 18 Canisters Supported

Capacity for 8 6L canisters

Capacity for 12 6L canisters with quick connectors

Capacity for 12 6L canisters with quick connectors

On-site Pictures of 2104 Canister Cleaning System

FAQ

The Nutech 2104 Canister Cleaning System is used to clean and evacuate sampling canisters and Tedlar bags. It repeatedly fills the container with ultra-pure nitrogen or zero air and then evacuates it to remove residual VOCs and prepare the container for the next air sampling task.

The Nutech 2104 is suitable for laboratories performing VOC sampling and analysis, especially workflows related to U.S. EPA TO-15, TO-15A, ambient air VOC monitoring, canister sampling, and trace-level VOC analysis. It helps prepare clean, evacuated canisters before field sampling.

The Nutech 2104 can clean and evacuate sampling canisters and Tedlar bags. It is mainly designed for VOC sampling canisters used in ambient air monitoring and environmental analysis.

The system cleans a canister through repeated cycles of pressurization, vacuum evacuation, and venting. Clean gas is introduced into the canister, the canister is evacuated by a dry scroll vacuum pump, and the cycle is repeated according to the selected cleaning mode.

The Nutech 2104 uses ultra-pure nitrogen or zero air as the purge gas. The gas passes through a humidifier before entering the canister, helping improve the cleaning reliability of canister surfaces.

The Nutech 2104 can achieve a maximum vacuum of less than 50 mTorr. This deep vacuum capability helps remove residual gases and prepare canisters for reliable sampling.

After cleaning, the residual TO-15 VOCs can be reduced to less than 0.1 ppbv. This makes the system suitable for trace-level VOC applications where low background contamination is important.

The standard Nutech 2104 system supports 4 canisters. The system can also be expanded up to 32 canisters upon request, making it suitable for laboratories with higher canister throughput.

Yes. The Nutech 2104 supports fully automated canister cleaning. Users can select a cleaning mode, enter the canister ID, and start the cleaning process with one click. The software automatically controls pressurization, evacuation, venting, and cleaning cycles.

The Nutech 2104 provides multiple cleaning modes, including Fast Clean, Regular Clean, Deep Clean, and Manual Mode. Fast Clean is typically used for quicker routine cleaning, Regular Clean for standard operation, Deep Clean for more thorough cleaning, and Manual Mode for individual vacuum, pressurization, or venting control.

The main difference is the number of cleaning cycles. The default setting is 2 cycles for Fast Clean, 3 cycles for Regular Clean, and 5 cycles for Deep Clean. More cycles provide more thorough cleaning, which is useful for canisters with higher contamination risk.

Yes. In Manual Mode, users can independently perform vacuum evacuation, pressurization, and venting. This is useful for troubleshooting, special cleaning needs, or situations where the operator wants direct control over a specific process step.

The built-in humidifier introduces moisture into the purge gas during cleaning. Humidified zero air or nitrogen can help improve the removal of residual compounds from canister surfaces, making the cleaning process more reliable for VOC applications.

Yes. The Nutech 2104 includes an automatic leak check function. Before cleaning, the system can pressurize the line and monitor pressure changes over time. A real-time pressure curve is displayed in the software to help identify leaks.

The software displays the real-time cleaning process, including pump status, canister pressure or vacuum level, current operation step, cleaning progress, elapsed cleaning time, number of completed cycles, set pressure, cleaning mode, and canister ID.

Yes. The Nutech 2104 can generate cleaning reports for QA/QC documentation. The report includes information such as method name, fill pressure, cleaning cycles, final vacuum, start time, end time, cleaning duration, completion status, and canister ID.

Cleaning reports help laboratories maintain traceable canister preparation records. For VOC analysis, canister cleanliness directly affects blank quality and data reliability, so documented cleaning records are useful for QA/QC management and troubleshooting.

Yes. The standard system uses a heating belt, and the optional Nutech 2108 Canister Cleaning Oven can be used for heated canister cleaning. Heated cleaning can improve removal of compounds that are more strongly retained on canister surfaces.

The Nutech 2108 Canister Cleaning Oven is an optional accessory for the Nutech 2104. It can heat and clean up to eight 6 L or 3 L canisters at the same time. The recommended default cleaning temperature is 80 °C, and the temperature control range is from room temperature +10 °C to 250 °C.

The Nutech 2104 requires a suitable workbench, reliable grounding, a Windows 7 or above computer, a high-purity nitrogen or zero air supply, proper exhaust connection, and a gas supply pressure typically maintained around 0.3–0.4 MPa. The instrument communicates with the computer through TCP/IP for stable software control.

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Supported Methods & Standards

Nutech instruments are designed to support a wide range of internationally recognized monitoring methods and standards.

US EPA Method TO-14A/15/15A

Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Air Collected in Specially Prepared Canisters and Analyzed by Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)

US EPA Method 327

Fugitive and Area Source Measurement of Selected Volatile Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants Using Specially Prepared Canisters

US EPA Method OTM-50

Sampling and Analysis of Volatile Fluorinated Compounds from Stationary Sources Using Passivated Stainless Steel Canisters

NIOSH Method 3900

Volatile Organic Compounds, C1 to C10, Canister Method

ASTM D5466-21

Standard Test Method for Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Atmospheres (Canister Sampling, Mass Spectrometry Analysis Methodology)

GAW (Global Atmosphere Watch) Report 204

Standard Operating Procedures for Air Sampling in Stainless Steel Canisters for Non-Methane Hydrocarbons Analysis

China HJ 759

Ambient air-Determination of volatile organic compounds- Collected by specially-prepared canisters and analyzed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry

China HJ 1444

Ambient air-Determination of 10 sulfur compounds-Collected in canisters and analyzed by preconcentration/gas chromatography

Japan National VOCs Analysis Standard (7 Compound with TO-17 and 14 Compound with TO-15)

Manual for Measurement Methods for Monitoring Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Concentrations in Ambient Air

Japanese original name: 環境大気中の揮発性有機化合物(VOC)濃度モニタリングに係る測定方法マニュアル

Taiwan NIEA A715.16B

Method for Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Air Collected in Canisters and Analyzed by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)

Taiwan NIEA A741.12B

Method for Determination of N-Butyl Acetate and Other VOCs in Air Collected in Canisters and Analyzed by GC/MS

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