Water detection in solvents
The measurement of water in alcohol or hydrocarbon solvents is an important measurement in many industrial processes. Water can be accurately monitored in a wide range of samples from trace quantities to 100% in the NIR using a Kemtrak photometric process analyzer. A Kemtrak water analyzer is a recommended replacement for inconvenient and expensive Karl Fischer titration analyzers. Benefits include no maintenance, no reagents and continuous results in real time.
Water measurements can be undertaken on hydrocarbon solvents with ppm accuracy. Proven applications include acetone, isopropyl benzene, propane, tetrahydrofuran, methyl-isobutyl ketone in addition to fuels such as petroleum and aviation gasoline.
Additionally, water can be measured in alcohols, such as methanol and ethanol, from trace amount to pure water.
The Kemtrak DCP007-NIR LED process photomter is well suited for the detection of water in hydrocarbons. The Kemtrak DCP007-NIR uses a long life high performance NIR LED light source with robust industrial grade fiber optics to provide drift and noise-free measurement with very high precision. Automatic compensation for sample turbidity and/or fouling of the optical windows ensures trouble free operation.
Kemtrak offers a comprehensive range of flow-cell manifolds that can be certified for explosive environments (ATEX).
Contact a Kemtrak representative for further information.