ABB PIR3502, PUV3402 & PFO3372 Level 2 Sales Training Multiwave Photometers Miscellaneous Applications April 26, 2006
PIR3502 or PUV3402 “Multiwave” Photometer
Refinery Applications
Refinery Applications Absorbance at a given wavelength Color measurments in heavy crude (PUV3402) ASTM Color Units Saybolt Color Units APHA Color Units Also know as: Hazen Color Platinum Cobalt Color Primarily used in the Chemical Industry ABB Solution for Clause Process Acid Gas Feed to Primary Clause Reactor Sour Gas Feed to Primary Clause Reactor Sulfur-Pit Monitoring
Monitoring Absorbance at a Particular Wavelength Measurement: Absorbance measurement a specified Wavelength and Path length Refiners consider the measurement proprietary Not the same wavelengths are used IR, NIR and UV have been requested Process Benefit Continuous monitoring for a specific compound or property Measurements located early in the refining process Benefits Provided by Multiwave Can be configured for operation in the IR, NIR or UV spectral regions Inexpensive analytical solution High precision analyzer Excellent signal to noise ratio Excellent repeatability
Color Measurements made in Visible Region: PUV3402
Refinery Color Measurements: ASTM Method D156 -15 to +30 Saybolt Color Units Process Benefits Used primarily in the following products: Gasoline Jet Fuel Naphtha Kerosene Quality measurement Benefits Provided by Multiwave Isolated/Heated sample cell allows for measurements of viscous samples by keeping it hot Multiple Wavelength capability will allow for Saybolt and ASTM color measurements to be done on 1 analyzer as long as ranges are compatible Reliable analyzer designed for process with over 99% up-time
Refinery Color Measurements: ASTM Method D1500 0-8 ASTM Color Units Process Benefits Used primarily in the following products: Lube Oils Heating Oils Diesel Fuel Petroleum Waxes Quality measurement Benefits Provided by Multiwave Isolated/Heated sample cell allows for measurements of viscous samples by keeping it hot Multiple Wavelength capability will allow for Saybolt and ASTM color measurements to be done on 1 analyzer as long as ranges are compatible Reliable analyzer designed for process with over 99% up-time
ASTM Color
Chemical Plant Multiwave Applications
TAME or MTBE Plants Measurement Process Benefits Benefits of Multiwave 0-20% Methanol in C4 or C5 background Process Benefits Improved tower control Increased catalyst life If methanol concentration gets too high then it kills the catalyst Measurement can be made in various parts of the tower Benefits of Multiwave Unique combination of wavelengths Non-traditional wavelengths for alcohol measurement Allow ABB to make the measurement where others have failed
Ethylene Glycol Production Typical Applications Moisture Measurements Reactor Outlet Dryer Inlet Dryer Outlet Quality Control Measurement Purity Measure percent transmittance at 4 UV wavelengths
Moisture in Glycol Applications Measurements Dryer Inlet: 0-5% Water Dryer Outlet: 0-2000 ppm Process Benefits Allows real time monitoring of dryer performance Reduced off spec material Less product recycle to dryer Reduced product over drying Reduced operational costs Increased dryer capacity Benefits Provided by Multiwave Dynamic Sample Temperature Compensation Improves measurement precision Developed as part of method Reduced SHS Costs More relaxed sample temperature control requirement +/- 10º C sample temperature change will have less than +/- 1% of full scale affect on the measurement
Dryer Applications Dryer Inlet Measurement: Stream Composition 0-5% Water in MEG Stream Composition MEG 99.9% DEG 500 ppm TEC 200 ppm Water 2% Dryer Outlet Measurement: 0-2000 ppm Water in MEG Stream Composition MEG 99.9% DEG 500 ppm TEC 200 ppm Water 500 ppm MEG = Monoethylene Glycol DEG = Diethylene Glycol TEG = Triethylene Glycol
Ethylene Glycol Purity Measurement (Slide 1) Percent Transmittance at four wavelengths 70-100% @ 220 nanometers 90-100% @ 250 nanometers 90-100% @ 275 nanometers 90-100% @ 350 nanometers Process Benefits Improved Process Control Continuous measurement allows production to make process changes as needed Reduced off-spec material to be re-worked Reduced product storage Product can go from reactor to tank car Quality Control Department No delays in waiting on lab analysis Entire product is analyzed – not pulled samples Quicker release for custody transfer
Ethylene Glycol Purity Measurement (Slide 2) Benefits Provide by Multiwave Continuous measurements of all four wavelengths on one analyzer Economic solution Precise measurement Low zero drift for UV analyzer Automatic zero with double de-ionized water Optical span filter for calibration check High online availability (+99.5%)
Glycol Purity Analyzer
Urethanes/Polycarbonates Industries 0-200 ppm Chlorine in Phosgene (UV, Vapor) 0-200 ppm Chlorine in HCl (UV, Vapor) 0-200 ppm Phosgene in HCl (IR, Vapor) 80-100% Phosgene (IR, Vapor) 0-100 ppm Toluene diisocynate in ODCB (IR, Liquid) 0-70% Phosgene in ODCB (NIR, Liquid)
Maleic Anhydride
Maleic Anhydride Process OFFGAS MULTIWAVE Butane, CO, CO2 & Maleic Anhydride FEED MULTIWAVE Butane and Water Vapor BUTANE AIR REACTOR FEED REACTOR OFFGAS
Maleic Anhydride Reactor Feed Measurements Butane 0-2% Water Vapor 0-5% Process Benefits Allows continuous monitoring of feed stream Butane Analysis Fast analysis allows for operation close to the LEL of the stream Maximizes process yield Safe operation of process by not exceeding LEL of Butane Water Vapor measurement Optimizes reactor control Benefits Provided by Multiwave Multi-component analysis allows both measurements on one analyzer Heated Sample Cell Improves response time to a water concentration change Sample can be run at elevated pressure so it can be returned to process
Maleic Anhydride Reactor Outlet Measurements Butane 0-1% Carbon Monoxide 0-2% Carbon Dioxide 0-2% Maleic Anhydride 0-2% Process Benefits Allows continuous monitoring reactor outlet Improves reaction efficiency Allows for monitoring when catalyst needs regenerated Hot and Wet Analysis Allows for measurement of Maleic Anhydride Faster response time than scrubbed sample No hazardous chemical disposal issue Allows for Mass Balance calculations Benefits provided by Multiwave Multi-component analysis allows all four measurements on one analyzer Lower Maintenance time and costs Only need to maintain 1 analyzer Heated Sample Cell Allows measurements to be made hot and wet Cell can be heated to 180C for the high dew point application Sample can be run at elevated pressure so it can be returned to process No scrubber system to maintain
Urethanes/Polycarbonates Industries 0-200 ppm Chlorine in Phosgene (UV, Vapor) 0-200 ppm Chlorine in HCl (UV, Vapor) 0-200 ppm Phosgene in HCl (IR, Vapor) 80-100% Phosgene (IR, Vapor) 0-100 ppm Toluene diisocynate in ODCB (IR, Liquid) 0-70% Phosgene in ODCB (NIR, Liquid)
IF A MEASUREMENT CAN BE MADE ON A IT SHOULD BE MADE ON A MULTIWAVE BREWER’S LAW IF A MEASUREMENT CAN BE MADE ON A MULTIWAVE IT SHOULD BE MADE ON A MULTIWAVE