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Vaisala Liquid Measurements - Process Refractometers

Vaisala Liquid Measurements - Process Refractometers

In industries where precision and efficiency are paramount, Vaisala's Polaris™ process refractometers have emerged as indispensable tools for real-time liquid concentration measurement. These advanced instruments address critical challenges across various sectors, enhancing product quality, optimizing processes, and ensuring safety and security.

In the food and beverage industry, maintaining consistent product quality is essential. Traditional methods of measuring sugar content, such as manual sampling, can be time-consuming and prone to errors. Vaisala's refractometers provide inline, real-time measurements of Brix levels, enabling producers to monitor and control sugar concentrations accurately during processing. This capability not only ensures product consistency but also reduces waste and improves operational efficiency.

The chemical industry frequently handles aggressive substances, such as acids and solvents, where precise concentration measurements are essential for ensuring safety and effective process control. Vaisala's refractometers, such as the PR53W model, are designed to withstand harsh chemical environments, providing accurate, drift-free measurements. By delivering real-time data, these instruments help prevent over-concentration or dilution, which can lead to equipment corrosion or compromised product quality.

In pulp and paper manufacturing, monitoring the concentration of black liquor—a byproduct of the pulping process—is vital for energy recovery and environmental compliance. Vaisala's refractometers offer reliable measurements of black liquor solids content, enabling mills to optimize recovery boiler operations and reduce emissions. This real-time monitoring facilitates better control over the combustion process, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing operational costs.

The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors require stringent control over solution concentrations to ensure product efficacy and compliance with regulatory standards. Vaisala's refractometers provide precise measurements of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other critical components during the production process. By integrating these instruments into their processes, manufacturers can achieve consistent product quality, minimize batch failures, and streamline validation procedures.

In the semiconductor industry, the purity and concentration of chemical solutions used in wafer processing are critical. Vaisala's refractometers enable real-time monitoring of these solutions, ensuring optimal conditions for etching and cleaning processes. Accurate concentration measurements help prevent defects in semiconductor devices, resulting in higher yields and lower manufacturing costs.

Vaisala's Polaris™ refractometers are not only versatile across industries but also feature robust designs suitable for various installation scenarios. Their compatibility with the Indigo 520 transmitter enables enhanced data logging, remote monitoring, and seamless integration into existing control systems. This modular approach ensures that the refractometers can be tailored to specific process requirements, providing flexibility and scalability.

Moreover, Vaisala offers comprehensive support services, including calibration, maintenance, and training, to ensure optimal performance of their refractometers throughout their lifecycle. This commitment to customer success underscores the company's dedication to delivering reliable measurement solutions that address the unique challenges of diverse industrial applications.

In summary, Vaisala's Polaris™ process refractometers effectively solve critical problems in various industries by providing accurate, real-time liquid concentration measurements. Their application leads to improved product quality, enhanced process efficiency, and increased safety, making them a valuable asset for any operation requiring precise liquid analysis.

Piping Specialties / PSI Controls
https://psi-team.com
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Industrial Refractometers

Industrial Refractometers

Refractometry, a mixture of physics, material science, and chemistry, is a method that calculates the composition of known substances by measuring their respective refractive index (RI). The refractometer determines dissolved solids' concentration by making an optical measurement of a solution's refractive index (nD). The refractometer measures the refractive index nD and the temperature of the process medium. The calculation is based on the refraction of light in the process medium, called the critical angle of refraction, using a yellow LED light source with the same wavelength (580 nm) as the sodium D line (thus nD). In most solutions, the concentration of solute in a solvent can be determined by measuring the refractive index nD. The relation between the refractive index and the concentration depends on the solvent and solute, temperature, and wavelength.


Typical examples of industrial refractometry uses are:


  • The calculation of the salinity of water to assess its drinkability.
  • The analysis of dissolved solids in liquor production in pulp and paper production.
  • The assessment of sugar content ratios for food products and beverages.
  • The understanding of the hydrocarbon content of motor fuels. 


These are just a few examples. There are many more common industrial uses for industrial inline refractometers and thousands of unidentified potential applications. 


To discuss your application for refractometers in New England, contact Piping Specialties, Inc. / PSI. 


Piping Specialties / PSI Controls

800-223-1468

A Free Technical Paper Explaining Refractive Index

Refractive Index

Refractive index measurement is a measurement of the speed of light in a medium. The speed of light (usually denoted by c) is 299 792 458 m/s in a vacuum. In other media, the speed of light is lower, and the refractive index (R.I.) of a medium is how much slower the light's speed is in the medium.

The detection of liquid concentrations by optical means is not new. The law of refraction was mathematically formulated first by Ibn Sahl in 984 but not known in Europe. Instead, its discovery misattribution goes to the Dutch astronomer and mathematician Willebrord Snellius (Snell), who rediscovered the law and published it in 1621. The first laboratory instrument to accurately measure liquids' refractive index was developed by Ernst Abbe in 1874.

This technical paper, courtesy of Vaisala K-Patents, is a technical explanation and understanding of the refractive index.

For more information about industrial refractometers, contact Piping Specialties / PSI Controls by calling 800-223-1468 or by visiting their web site at https://psi-team.com.