Heat exchangers like those in power generation facilities require a leak detector to sample gas that is primarily water vapor (steam) that can damage the instrument. To prevent this damage, Agilent has developed a specialized probe tailored to the demanding requirements of these applications.

The Harsh Environment (HE) Probe is designed to withstand the moisture and high temperatures inside condenser piping, without the need for dryers, chillers, a secondary vacuum pump, or throttling valves. The probe can either be positioned at the exhaust of a pump on the condenser system, or flange-mounted directly into the piping of the system under test.