Metorex Brochure
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Metorex Brochure
A robust tool for on-line element analysis from low ppm to percentage levels by EDXRF technology Hobré-Metorex C100 On-line element analyzer for liquid process streams The Hobré-Metorex C100 The Hobré-Metorex C100 is the third generation of EDXRF on-line analyzers. Over 200 streams are monitored by leading petrochemical and chemical companies all over the world using the HobréMetorex analyzer. From the ground up, this analyzer is a true process analyzer, not a modified laboratory instrument. Its reliable, fixed-position measuring geometry provides durability and ruggedness for installations in harsh process environments. When it is necessary to analyze an element constituent in a liquid stream, the C100 offers a solution that provides reliability and accuracy with minimum maintenance. Principle of operation The C100 is based on Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) technology which is well known as an element measurement technique. EDXRF measures the characteristic X-rays generated by the atoms in the sample. Importantly, this method of measurement is continuous throughout the time of the entire measurement not instantaneous at the beginning. The timely information provided by continuous on-line measurements makes it easy to control and optimize your process. The C100 is designed to meet the specialized needs of process industries. It provides quick, reliable chemical analyses in a rugged design, for direct installation in harsh production environments. With application-specific packages, the C100 can be configured to meet the exact needs of various industries. The Probe Electronics Set (PES) contains the computer, controls sampling, measurement and data transmission, and performs assay calculations. The Measurement Head Assembly (MHA) contains the measurement cell and electronics which should be located close to the stream being measured. Application-specific detectors Metorex patented detectors give unsurpassed analytical performance for many applications. A variety of detectors are available to optimize performance for each application. The proprietary Metorex detector provides a long lifetime of excellent resolution and a high signal-to-background ratio. When a specific detector is matched with the optimum X-ray tube and sampling cell the lowest detection limit and highest precision are achieved for the analyzed elements. In earlier EDXRF analyzers the detector background was the limiting factor in measuring light element concentrations. A new, revolutionary detector manufactured by Metorex (patented) is able to suppress the background noise by detecting and rejecting the incomplete charge collection events. This gives a new level of sensitivity for light element applications (Si, P, S, Cl, K, Ca). New High-Speed Counting Electronics In addition to the application-specific detector, the pulse processing electronics of the C100 include new high-speed counting circuitry. This allows the measurement to be made at a substantially higher count rate (up to 50,000 cps) than with traditional EDXRF instruments, which further improves the precision of the measurement. The combination of high-speed counting electronics and proprietary detector brings a new level of precision to EDXRF. For instance the C100 is capable of measuring sulfur in diesel with a standard deviation of 0.35 ppm. Features and benefits The technology offers measurement of any element ranging from silicon (Z=14) to uranium (Z=92), from sub-ppm levels to percentage levels. Concentration range and accuracy are application dependent. Application support is available from Hobré and its partners at any time. Other features and benefits include: • Long-term stability via internal reference, eliminating detector and electronics drift • Direct measurement method without hightemperature conversion requirement • Sample cell window and secondary protective window prevent the detector from being exposed to the sample • A leak detector controls a safety shut-off valve in case of window rupture • The source is an X-ray tube, meaning radiation is stopped when power is switched off • Optional heated cell at 80°C for high-viscosity product up to 100 cSt • Wide measurement range from ppm up to percentage levels • Analysis is not influenced by product density or C/H ratio variations The XRF method is the most suitable technology for total sulfur analysis in petroleum products. By contrast, injection and conversion technologies used for SO2 and H2S measurement stop working if the petroleum liquid’s final boiling point exceeds 450°C. Easy low-maintenance operation Easy Operation with Routine Usage Fast start-up with automatic stabilization and an optional validation system ensure that the system will operate with minimum attention from the operator. Specially coated application-specific cell windows minimize window contamination, which allows longer periods of operation without maintenance. Process trends are displayed on the HMI directly. Simple Calibration The response of the C100 is very linear over a wide range of concentrations. In this example the sulfur analyzer was calibrated using a blank and a 1000 ppm standard. Using this calibration, samples of 10, 20 and 100 ppm were measured. In all these cases, the reported value falls within about one standard deviation of their true value. introduces a known standard. Based on the measurement of this standard, the C100 can automatically adjust the calibration and continue to provide accurate results without operator intervention. Analysis with Minimum Maintenance The EDXRF method uses direct measurement without the need for high-temperature conversion or injection. By use of an X-ray tube, radiation is stopped immediately when power is switched off. Generally, the C100 does not require maintenance. Periodical window changing or cleaning might be needed for applications that are prone to window-fouling problems. 3000 Intensity 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 0 500 1000 1500 Concentration (ppm) Figure 1. Calibration graph In some cases the application requires a threepoint calibration, which can be done by simply injecting the sample into the cell with a syringe and verifying the spectrum. Cell Cleaning / Calibration Validation In some systems, it may be necessary to clean the cell and revalidate the calibration. The Metorex C100 can be supplied with an automatic system for just this function. This system automatically, on user-defined timing, flushes the cell and Safety first The C100 is designed with safety in mind. The analyzer is designed with dual windows between the sample and the detector electronics. If the flow cell window breaks, the second window ensures that no sample reaches the inside of the analyzer. Additionally, a leak detector instantaneously stops the measurement, turns off the sample valve and activates contact alarms. Simultaneously detector electronics move to the safe position. During routine maintenance, the flow cell may be removed for cleaning and window replacement. In these instances, a proximity sensor detects the movement of the cell and automatically turns off the analyzer. For safe use in hazardous areas, the C100 is pressurized with purge gas. In case the unit is used for low sulfur analysis, the measuring head is purged with nitrogen. Applications Petroleum refining - Measurement of total sulfur in fuel and crude oil, or of catalyst, impurities and trace metals in refining processes. Chemical industry - Measurement of catalysts in petrochemical processes, for instance Co, Mn, Br, V and K. Metal plating - Measurement of metals in galvanic baths. Waste treatment - Measurement of trace metals in waste water such as Pb, Mo and Cu. Since the analyzer is operated at atmospheric pressure, Hobré specifically designed a liquid sample recovery system (LSRS) to collect effluent or spent sample from the analyzer and return this to the process or any other suitable location. This system is ideal for use in applications where it is undesirable to discharge chemicals or hydrocarbons into sewage drains. The combination of flushing system and LSRS can be installed on a single free-standing system. Together with the analyzer the total width is less than 1000 mm. Detection unit Fast Loop 4/20 mA PES MHA Industrial PC Windows NT Data OCQN: Electronics Menu Driven Software Solvent tank Digital status Digital control DCS Bi-directional communication Remote Diagnostics Modem / Internet Figure 2. A schematic view of the analyzer Sample pump Especially for low ppm applications it is important to flush the analyzer with a small amount of cleaning agent (e.g. ethanol) at optimized intervals. The flushing system consists of a small vessel of cleaning agent, with a pump, and a three-way valve switching from sample to cleaning. At intervals defined using the analyzer software, it is possible to flush the unit with cleaning agent while the analyzer is performing an internal reference check, so as not to interrupt the normal measuring cycle. Because of the regular cleaning every 4-12 hours, the sample window remains clean and maintenance is kept to a minimum. The use of cleaning agent is low, making this solution easy to use. Fast, precise and stable measurements Modern User Interface The Metorex C100 is based on a built-in industrial grade PC with a Windows embedded operating system. The analyzer contains a 15” TFT color display and complete sealed keyboard. The operator can interact with the analyzer using easy-to-use, menu-driven software to set up and control the analyzer and to receive information regarding the process. The software allows the operator to set up the analyzer to measure with almost any protocol desired. The system is capable of controlling multiple streams, each with its own calibration. User interface features include the following. • Verifying calibrations through grab samples or automatic validation • Displaying individual results and trends • Displaying both hardware and software error messages • Logging all the data within the analyzer for later review • Providing control over external equipment Turnkey solutions Hobré Instruments bv and its sales partners can offer turnkey solutions for the unique requirements of each customer. This ranges from design and manufacture of the sampling system to tailor-made analyzers for specific applications. The goal of each project is to provide a customized system, which is optimized to the specific process. This means that at the completion of installation the system will be ready for use and only requires minimum maintenance and service. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ANALYTICAL Principle of the measurement Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence. Source: X-ray tube, application-specific detector Element range Si to U (Z=14 to 92) Measurement range From 0.5 ppm to % levels (application specific) Accuracy Depends on application, from ppm to % levels. Stability : usually better than 0.5% (automatic drift correction) Calibration Using standards in the measurement range. Easy-calibration sample feed and lab grab sample option. For sensitivity a N2 purge is recommended for low-level analysis of light elements (Si, P, S, K, Ca, Cl) CENTRAL PROCESSING AND CONTROLLING UNIT Industrial PC Windows-embedded operating system. 15” TFT LCD color display Complete ASCII keyboard. Multiple screens (optional) Analog output 4–20 mA active Communications MODBUS via RS485 or TCP/IP Ambient temperature 0–45°C MEASUREMENT HEAD X-ray detector High-resolution, low background proportional counter HV power supply 4–30 kV, 1 mA Source 9 W X-ray tube (no radioactive source) Detector Neon-filled proportional type Stability Automatic sulfur peak drift correction and back scatter peak correction CERTIFICATES AND REGULATIONS Protection IP55 EMC EN61000-6-4 (emission), EN61000-6-2 (immunity) IEC CE approved ATEX ATEX II 2G EEx pem [ib] IICT4 (Zone 1) NEC Class 1, Div. 1, Div. 2, Gas group C & D UTILITY REQUIREMENTS Power supply 110, 120, 220, 230, VAC 50/60 Hz Power consumption 350 VA maximum (400 VA with heated head) Instrument air During pre-purge: 3.3 Nl/sec; during normal operation: 0.8 Nl/sec at 2 barG Nitrogen (argon free) During pre-purge: 0.85–1 Nl/sec; during normal operation: 0.8 Nl/sec at 2 barG SAMPLE CELL CONDITIONS Sample flow rate 1 Nl/min Sample cell temperature 80°C maximum Sample cell pressure Atmospheric drain Viscosity Less than 100 cSt at cell temperature (80°C) Contaminants Sample to be filtered and free water removed 101-65-032016 For more detailed information, please contact our sales representatives through +31 299 420 871 HOBRÉ INSTRUMENTS HOBRÉ SERVICES CONTACT HOBRÉ IS A LEADER IN THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND MAINTENANCE OF ONLINE ANALYZERS, SAMPLE SYSTEMS AND COMPLETE TURNKEY ANALYZER SYSTEMS. 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