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The Oil and Gas industry faces a multitude of challenges in delivering reliable and sustainable operations. One of these challenges is the need for precise and accurate measurement of silica and phosphate in water systems. Silica and phosphate can cause scaling and corrosion, leading to equipment damage and increased downtime. To combat these issues, the industry must utilize advanced measurement and monitoring solutions.
One such solution is the Mettler Toledo 2850Si silica analyzer available from Westech Industrial. This analyzer uses the colorimetric silicomolybdate measurement technique to deliver continuous monitoring of trace dissolved silica concentrations in water systems. The 2850Si analyzer also supports combined online measurement capabilities of silica and phosphate, saving valuable time and maintenance costs with more functionality in a single instrument.
The silicomolybdate complex produces a color change that allows the on-line silica meter to measure silica and phosphate concentrations. The analyzer automatically brings a fresh sample into the reaction chamber for analysis, with a zero-calibration performed before each measurement to ensure high accuracy. The ammonium molybdate, oxalic acid, and potassium disulphite reagents are mixed sequentially with the sample to produce a reaction that allows the analyzer to determine the silica concentration.
The 2850Si silica analyzer performs calibrations and grab sample measurements with the same technique, using a convenient grab sample/calibration standard bottle to deliver the solution to the reaction chamber. The consumption rate of reagents depends on the frequency of measurement, with the 500 mL reagent bottles lasting 90 days by default. The status of all solution levels are displayed within the iMonitor screen of the M800 transmitter, with operators proactively alerted to any low level indications to eliminate unplanned analyzer downtime.
Overall, the oil and gas industry faces many challenges in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of their facilities. With the Mettler Toledo 2850Si silica analyzer, Westech Industrial provides a reliable solution to help operators continuously monitor silica and phosphate levels in their water systems, saving valuable time and maintenance costs. To learn more about the 2850Si and other on-line sensors and analyzers offered by Westech Industrial, visit our website at https://bit.ly/3p1vk6C or call to speak to a technical representative at 1-800-912-9262.
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