Description
The ORCA-306 Phosphate Analysis Unit is a fully integrated, automated on-line process analyzer engineered for continuous, unattended measurement of phosphate and sulfate in power generation steam circuits, mining ore extraction slurries, phosphoric acid production, and industrial wastewater treatment. Combining the ORCA electronic control core with an automated microfluidic conditioning system, the ORCA-306 measures high-concentration and percentage-level phosphate streams directly—eliminating the manual dilution labor, hazardous ammonium molybdate handling, and slow turnaround of traditional laboratory testing.
- Power Plant Boiler Feedwater: Continuous monitoring of congruent and coordinated phosphate treatment programs to prevent caustic gouging and phosphate hideout.
- Mining & Ore Extraction: Real-time ore grade assessment and phosphate beneficiation slurry tracking in phosphoric acid digestion units.
- High-Concentration Capability: Quantifies percentage-level concentrations directly without requiring multi-stage manual volumetric dilutions.
- Simultaneous Sulfate Speciation: Simultaneously measures co-existing sulfate (SO42-) ions in the same slipstream optical measurement run.
- Hazard Elimination: Replaces hazardous acid-digest reagents with clean, automated optical Raman flow-cell spectroscopy.
- Integrated Industrial Enclosure: Houses the central computing/optical spectrometer and automated fluidic preparation unit in a single pre-calibrated cabinet.
- Automated Slipstream Sampling: Pulls fresh samples on an automated schedule with internal purge cycles to clear line dead-legs.
- Self-Cleaning Optical Interface: Programmed solvent flushes between test cycles prevent mineral precipitation and maintain optical baseline integrity.
- Bulk Reagent Autonomy: Shipped with a 4-L automated reagent reservoir designed for high-frequency testing with minimal technician oversight.
- Plant SCADA Integration: Transmits real-time phosphate and sulfate telemetry directly to plant historians via Modbus TCP/IP, RS-485, and dual 4–20 mA outputs.
| Primary Function | Integrated on-line analyzer for automated phosphate and sulfate quantification |
|---|---|
| Target Analytes | Ortho-phosphate (PO43-), Poly-phosphate, Sulfate (SO42-), Total Phosphate |
| Optical Measurement Engine | Solid-state Quantitative Raman Spectrometer (QRS) with flow-cell interface |
| Sampling Frequency | Configurable via software (typically 1 to 4 runs/hr; up to 12 runs/hr available) |
| Analysis Cycle Time | < 15 minutes (slipstream intake, reaction conditioning, optical reading, cell flush) |
| Digital Telemetry | Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU (RS-485), and 10/100 Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Analog Outputs | Dual isolated 4–20 mA current loops for phosphate and sulfate channels |
| Slipstream Interface | 1/4″ Swagelok compression fittings (liquid phase process sample and drain) |
| Sample Pressure Range | Atmospheric to 30 psig (sample conditioning reduction panel available for pressurized lines) |
| Power Requirements | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (1.5A Max) or 24 VDC industrial supply |
| Enclosure Rating | NEMA 4X / IP66 rated 316 stainless steel or powder-coated enclosure |
| Hazardous Area Option | Purge-ready for Class I, Division 2 / ATEX Zone 2 installations |
Consumables & Reagents: Operates using OndaVia Phosphate Reagents. Shipped with 4-L automated reservoir for extended walkaway autonomy.
Boiler Stream & Mining Slurry Feasibility Screening
Have an active boiler blowdown line, phosphoric acid extraction slurry, or high-sulfate matrix? Submit a 50 mL fluid sample for full spectral verification and quantitative range reporting within 48 hours.
