Description
Benzyl Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Benzyl Quats, ADBAC / BAC) are potent cationic biocides and film-forming corrosion inhibitors utilized across upstream oilfield water injection, cooling towers, industrial food processing, and disinfection programs. Monitoring active quaternary amine residual levels ensures effective microbial eradication while avoiding surfactant foaming, emulsion issues, or wastewater permit exceedances.
Microbial Control & MIC Prevention
In waterflooding and produced water recycling, inadequate quat dosing leads to rapid sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) proliferation and microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). Direct optical quantification enables operators to dial in exact biocidal concentrations.
Fast On-Site Spectroscopy vs. Laboratory Delays
The OndaVia Quaternary Amine (Benzyl) Analysis Kit (Analyte Code: B023) delivers rapid on-site optical quantification directly in the field without the complex two-phase dye titrations or matrix interference of legacy methods.
| Specification Parameter | Consumable Kit Details |
|---|---|
| Target Chemical Analyte | Benzyl Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride, ADBAC) |
| Analyte Number | B023 |
| Analytical Methodology | Quantitative Raman Spectroscopy (QRS) |
| Analysis Turnaround | Under 5 minutes per test cycle |
| Packaging Format & Yield | 10 tests per box |
| Calibration Architecture | Factory pre-calibrated per production lot; zero toxic liquid standard preparation |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store at room temperature; 12-month shelf life from date of manufacture |
| Compatible Hardware Systems | OPAL-104 Amine Analysis System | OPAL-105 Hydrate & Biocide System | OndaVia Analysis System |
| Instrument Platform | Order SKU | Validated Range | Primary Field Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPAL Benchtop | OV-OP-B023-LPM |
1 – 10 ppm | Trace residual biocidal active ingredient monitoring in treated effluent and cooling discharge |
| OPAL Benchtop | OV-OP-B023-PPM |
5 – 100 ppm | Produced water injection systems, pipeline corrosion inhibition, and cooling water loops |
| OndaVia Analysis System | OV-PP-B023-LPM |
1 – 10 ppm | OndaVia Analysis System trace biocide monitoring and effluent compliance |
| OndaVia Analysis System | OV-PP-B023-PPM |
5 – 100 ppm | OndaVia Analysis System water injection tracking and cooling tower water analysis |
Kit Contents & Scope of Supply
- 10× Quaternary Amine – Benzyl (B023) Analysis Cartridges
