Measurement and Testing


Rugged in-line FTIR process analyser certifi ed safe for use in potentially explosive atmospheres for high-temperature processes


Keit Spectrometers have announced the receipt of ATEX, IECEx and UKEx certifi cation of its IRmadillo process analyser for use in high-temperature


liquid processes up to 220°C (428°F). ATEX certifi cation rates an


analytical instrument as safe for use in hazardous environments including potentially explosive atmospheres. This is a requirement for industries such as chemicals and petrochemicals where the manufacturing processes frequently involve highly volatile and fl ammable components. The in-line IRmadillo instrument has been designed to provide continuous, real-time analysis of liquid processes over a wider range of analyte temperatures in potentially explosive and hazardous atmospheres for faster monitoring and control of industrial processes.


Dan Wood, CEO, Keit commented “We continuously improve our product to meet customer requirements in heavy industries where process environments can be challenging for standard analytical technology and people. Previously, our IRmadillo was Ex certifi ed (ATEX, IECEx) for processes up to 80°C. Increasing the certifi ed temperature range of the IRmadillo up to 220°C enables certain companies, chemical and petrochemical companies in particular, the option of in-line, real-time analysis of their manufacturing processes that run at high temperatures in hazardous atmospheres”.


“Safety, reliability and accuracy are key. Currently, many of these processes are dependent upon a human pulling samples from a potentially hazardous process and waiting for lab analysis before obtaining results”, Dan continued. “Now Keit can automate the process by installing an IRmadillo in-line to improve not only safety but provide immediate analysis for faster decisions and ultimately cost savings with more effi cient production. Because the IRmadillo measures in-line and in real time, manufacturers can optimise their processes to reach their full potential, maximise yields and impact the return on investment”. Dan concluded “The IRmadillo FTIR spectrometer is unlike any other. It has proven to be extremely capable, safe, and accurate. The high-temperature Ex IRmadillo is built to function and help chemical companies drive production at maximum speed”.


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Mitigating the risk and effects of natural gas contaminants can often present a challenge to natural gas pipeline operators, process industries and natural gas utilities, with companies required to manage numerous technologies and devices to obtain a complete analysis. This legacy approach is complex, failure-prone, and expensive. Traditionally, each contaminant has often required a separate analyzer, maintenance schedule, and specifi c skill set to operate, validate, and service.


“With the new Sensi+ and the market-leading natural gas chromatograph series, ABB becomes the fi rst company to offer customers a comprehensive gas quality solution that combines composition and contaminant measurements into a compact, modular, economical, and reliable system,” said Jean-Rene Roy, Global Business Line Manager for ABB’s Analytical business. “The Sensi+ analyzer also helps customers to meet custody transfer* requirements, minimize internal corrosion in system infrastructure, and prevent physical damage to mission-critical assets.”


Sensi+ requires about six times less sample fl owrate for its measurement than other technologies reducing the total carbon emission of the analyzer and natural gas wasting in the atmosphere. This refl ects ABB’s commitment towards enabling a low-carbon society by helping to reduce carbon emissions and support sustainable operations in key industries.


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To produce a variety of plastics and polymers, petrochemistry deals with the synthesis of hydrocarbon compounds, derived from the refi ning of crude oil and/or processing of natural gas. During the production of polymers, extreme conditions can occur, such as high-pressure and high temperature. Thus, conventional density, level and level-switch measurement solutions can often not be applied or cannot withstand these extreme conditions.


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There is a growing demand for lower carbon emissions along the supply chain and beyond simple decarbonisation, all sorts of ideas are being explored to mitigate current emissions by improving processes. When it comes to areas of improvement that have broad-ranging applications for the widest variety of industries, you can do no better than to focus on friction. The problem of friction is a universal in the developed world and friction consumes energy, increasing the amount of fuel required to power various machineries and motors. As it becomes more and more imperative that smaller amounts of carbon-based fuels are burned, reducing friction may become an integral part of mitigation strategies. In a broader sense, it’s certainly not economic to produce any form of energy only to waste signifi cant amounts of it.


It is therefore imperative that tribology is used to reduce friction in all industries. Tribology is a complex and multidisciplinary fi eld of study that involves researchers from many different academic backgrounds, including mechanical engineering, manufacturing, materials science, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, and more. Advances in tribology are often made through collaboration among researchers from these different fi elds, and as the profi le of tribology is raised by new research into its role in mitigating emissions, it seems reasonable that innovation will occur.


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Furthermore, friction is a signifi cant factor in the break-down of assets in industry, ever-decreasing effi ciency until machinery is eventually junked. High levels of friction, therefore, greatly increase all forms of waste, accelerating the turn-over of assets and everyday detritus. Indirectly, then, friction puts a strain on resources at a time when longevity is paramount, and fi rms need all the money they can get to raise funds for decarbonisation. In a number of ways, then, signifi cant friction can increase fi rms’ output of waste, decrease longevity,


That’s all well and good, you may be thinking, but surely the production processes required to produce high-quality lubricants and greases do emit carbon dioxide? Whilst this does put a slight dampener on enthusiasm, decarbonisation has been proceeding swiftly in this industry. Last year, for instance, Shell unveiled a range of carbon-neutral lubricants for consumer vehicles, heavy-duty diesel engines and industrial applications, an attempt to compensate for the fi rm’s other emissions. In-house researchers claim this would amount to a saving of 700,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year, which they say is equivalent to taking approximately


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340,000 cars off the road for one year. Since 2016, Shell has reduced the carbon-intensity of its lubricant manufacturing by over 30%, and over 50% of electricity used in its blending plants now comes from renewable sources.


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can be manufactured in a more sustainable way, then, lubrication can play a vital role in reducing the consumption of resources and carbon emissions by enhancing the lifespan of equipment and the comprehensive sustainability of operations. By applying the right tribological solutions, it is possible to reduce friction and save energy without sacrifi cing function. This reduction in friction can prolong the lifespan of the lubricated objects and help limit or reduce emissions by getting more from the same resources. Proper lubrication, condition monitoring, reparability, and the use of wear-resistant materials and coatings can all help minimize friction and extend equipment lifespan. By taking advantage of tribology, it is estimated that energy losses could be signifi cantly reduced, potentially saving up to 3.1 gigatons of CO2


emissions.


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