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Critical Measurements for Refineries and Petrochemical Processing

Critical Measurements for Refineries and Petrochemical Processing

Critical Measurements for Refineries and Petrochemical Processing

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Overview
This document provides a comprehensive analysis of essential measurements for refineries and petrochemical processing. It underscores the significance of analyzers, systems, and portable instruments in ensuring quality, safety, and operational efficiency in petrochemical processes.
Key Measurement Parameters
  • Moisture content in gases and liquids
  • Hydrogen purity and trace hydrogen
  • Trace oxygen and percentage oxygen
  • Gas impurities at ppmV and ppbV levels
Benefits
  • Ensures the quality of finished products
  • Enhances staff safety
  • Protects catalysts
  • Optimizes reactor efficiency
Applications
  • Ethylene/propylene production
  • Polymerization processes for polyethylene and polypropylene
  • Sulfur recovery units
  • Synthetic rubber plants
  • Feedstock pipelines
Product Offerings
  • Continuous online monitoring analyzers
  • Portable analyzers for spot checking
  • Transmitters for direct installation
Product Selector
The document includes a detailed product selector table that aligns specific applications with recommended products, measurement parameters, and ranges, featuring products like Liquidew I.S., Promet EExd/I.S., QMA601, MultiDetek3, and others.
Specific Product Features
  • Michell Promet EExd/I.S. Process Moisture Analyzer: Certified for hazardous areas, measures moisture from ambient humidity to PPB levels.
  • Michell QMA601 Process Moisture Analyzer: Utilizes quartz crystal microbalance technology for rapid and precise moisture measurements.
  • Ntron Minox-i Oxygen Transmitter: Reliable and cost-effective, suitable for hazardous areas.
  • Analytical Industries Inc GPR-18: Explosion-proof oxygen analyzer for trace oxygen in flammable gases.
  • LDetek MultiDetek3: Compact gas chromatographs for measuring multiple trace impurities.
Conclusion
The document emphasizes the crucial role of precise measurement and monitoring in maintaining safety, efficiency, and quality in petrochemical processes, offering a comprehensive guide to selecting appropriate instruments for various industry applications.
Overview of Gas Analysis Technologies
The document provides an overview of gas analysis and monitoring technologies designed to optimize and maintain gas purity, particularly for hydrogen and other gases, highlighting the importance of precise measurements for trace impurities at ppb levels.
Key Technologies and Products
  • LDetek HyDetek: An integrated gas chromatograph system for measuring trace impurities in hydrogen, compliant with ISO 14687 standards for fuel cells, featuring multiple detectors and a remote-controlled ultra-high purity sample stream selector.
  • Michell XTC601: A binary gas analyzer for hydrogen monitoring, suitable for hazardous areas with certifications like ATEX and IECEx, offering a touch-screen display for easy calibration and adjustment.
  • Analytical Industries Inc GPR-7500 & GPR-7100: Hydrogen sulfide analyzers using low-power electro-chemical sensor technology, approved for flammable gas streams with high accuracy and dedicated sample handling systems.
Process Sensing Technologies (PST)
PST provides a wide range of instruments, analyzers, and sensors for precision measurements across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and petrochemicals, enhancing energy efficiency and compliance with industry regulations.
PST Leading Brands
The document lists several leading brands under PST, such as Analytical Industries Inc., Dynament, LDetek, Michell Instruments, Ntron Gas Measurement, Rotronic, and SST Sensing, each specializing in different sensing technologies.
Global Presence
PST has a significant global presence with service and sales subsidiaries across Asia, EMEA, North America, and South America, ensuring direct sales and service support worldwide.
Conclusion
The document underscores the critical role of precise gas measurement technologies in maintaining the quality and efficiency of various industrial processes, highlighting PST's leadership and innovation in this field.
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Critical Measurements for Refineries and Petrochemical Processing Analyzers, systems and portable instruments for quality, safety and efficient operation

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Critical Measurements for Refineries and Petrochemical Processing Benefit from Trace Moisture and Gas Analyzers to Ensure Safety, Quality and Efficiency in Petrochemical Processes Crude oil is the basis of many chemicals, fuels, oils, and other products such as plastics and fabrics. No matter the final product, petrochemical processing relies on careful control and monitoring of moisture, oxygen and often hydrogen. We offer a wide choice of instrumentation for measuring trace moisture, oxygen, hydrogen and hydrogen sulfide in gases, and dissolved moisture in hydrocarbon liquids. Moisture has...

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Critical Measurements for Refineries and Petrochemical Processing Product Selector Application/Service Parameter/ Measurement Range Recommended Product Ethylene/propylene production: molecular sieve drying system To prevent the formation of hydrates and ice compounds which could block pipes and/ or damage equipment Moisture in liquid (ppm W) or gas (ppmV) depending on process sample point and user preference. Cracked petrochemical feedstock • Liquidew I.S. • Promet EExd/I.S. • QMA601 (typically naphtha and natural gas) <5 ppmV in gas <1 ppmW in liquid Ethylene/propylene production: furnace &...

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Critical Measurements for Refineries and Petrochemical Processing Product Selector Application/Service Parameter/ Measurement Range Recommended Product Aromatic HCs: moisture in liquid measurement in BTX fractionation from naphtha reformate Ensure quality of raw material feeding downstream processes C6, C7, C8 aromatic HC (benzene, toluene and xylene) liquids Isomerization: naphtha dehydration – monitor moisture content after molecular sieve dryer Catalyst protection Sulfur recovery: monitor oxygen purity in sulfur recovery unit Reduce SO2 emissions and enable use of heavier crude Natural gas...

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Critical Measurements for Refineries and Petrochemical Processing Trace Moisture in Process Gases Michell Promet EExd/I.S. Process Moisture Analyzer Service exchange program for minimum downtime Heavy-duty moisture analyzers for continuous online measurements of water vapor content in low-and high-pressure process gases. • Fully hazardous area certified for EExd or Intrinsically Safe • Single or dual channel measurement • Moisture range from ambient humidity to PPB levels Michell QMA601 Process Moisture Analyzer Uses advanced quartz crystal microbalance technology to provide reliable, fast and...

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Critical Measurements for Refineries and Petrochemical Processing Oxygen Measurements Ntron OxyTx – Oxygen Analyzer for Hazardous Areas Remote oxygen sensor for easy installation and maintenance The OxyTx oxygen analyzer and transmitter is a low-cost compact and rugged device for measurement of % oxygen concentration in hazardous area applications. • ATEX approved for use in hazardous areas • Large LCD display for local % or ppm oxygen concentration readout • Intrinsically safe device with an IP66 ABS housing Michell XTP601 – Oxygen Analyzer A robust thermo paramagnetic oxygen analyzer for stable,...

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Critical Measurements for Refineries and Petrochemical Processing Trace Impurities LDetek MultiDetek3 and MultiDetek3 EX – Compact Gas Chromatographs GC solution designed for hazardous areas Measures multiple trace impurities and combines the functionality of two GCs in one, as well as the ability to provide online moisture and O2 measurements. • Pre-configurable according to application requirements: ready-to-use device • Temperature controlled to ensure maximum accuracy and stability • Explosion proof for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 with MultiDetek3 EX Accessories for Trace Impurity, Plasma Detection...

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Critical Measurements for Refineries and Petrochemical Processing Process Sensing Technologies We provide an unmatched suite of instruments, analyzers and sensors for precision measurements and monitoring in highly demanding end markets. These range from pharmaceutical/ life sciences, speciality gases, semiconductors, O&G, petrochemicals and power to gas detection, food and beverage and building automation. Using our products, customers save millions of dollars each year through increased energy efficiency in their processes and reduced process disruptions. The quality of food, medicines, semi-conductors...

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