Description
The OPAL-104 Amine Analysis System is a precision benchtop Raman spectrometer engineered for rapid, speciated quantification of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines in refinery process streams, boiler feedwater, gas sweetening units, and industrial wastewater. Utilizing solid-state Quantitative Raman Spectroscopy (QRS), the system resolves individual amine species down to ppm levels in under two minutes—eliminating the sample extraction steps, hazardous acid-base titrants, and 5–10 day turnaround delays of off-site ion chromatography.
- Refinery Tramp Amine Monitoring: Speciates corrosive monoethanolamine (MEA), monoisopropanolamine (MIPA), and ethylenediamine (EDA) in desalter wash water and crude overhead accumulator boots.
- CDU Overhead Corrosion Prevention: Real-time detection prevents amine chloride salt (MEA·HCl) deposition and premature exchanger tube failure.
- Boiler Feedwater & Condensate: Quantifies neutralizing and filming amines (morpholine, cyclohexylamine, DEAE) for precise pH and corrosion control.
- Gas Treating Solvents: Tracks amine degradation, solvent carryover, and heat-stable salts in MDEA, DGA, and formulated amine contactors.
- Wastewater Compliance: Measures quaternary and free amine residuals in discharge and sour water stripper effluent.
- OPAL Benchtop Spectrometer: Solid-state Raman optical measurement unit with enclosed sample measurement port.
- Universal AC Power Adapter: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power supply with standard IEC power cord.
- USB Data Interface Cable: High-speed shielded connection to host PC or laptop.
- OndaVia Raman Controller Software: Instrument communication, automated amine quantification, and compliance reporting license.
- Calibration Verification Standard: Reusable solid-state optical standard for routine QA/QC verification.
- Documentation: Operating manual, factory certificate of calibration, and quick-start guide.
| Physical Dimensions | 6.0″ (W) × 5.0″ (D) × 3.0″ (H) [15.2 cm × 12.7 cm × 7.6 cm] |
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| Instrument Weight | 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg) — Ultra-compact benchtop footprint |
| Target Analytes | Primary, secondary, and tertiary amines (MEA, MIPA, EDA, Ammonia, Cyclohexylamine, Morpholine, Quaternary Amines) |
| Analytical Range | Ppm-level to percentage-level (application-configured) |
| Analysis Cycle Time | < 2 minutes (sample introduction to final quantitative report) |
| Sample Volume Required | < 2.0 mL per measurement run |
| Optical Measurement Engine | Solid-state Quantitative Raman Spectrometer (QRS) |
| Power Requirements | Universal AC Adapter: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5A Max |
| System Interface | USB 2.0 / 3.0; Windows 10/11 operating system compatible |
| Calibration Maintenance | Factory pre-calibrated; verified via included solid-state reference standard |
| Consumable Compatibility | OndaVia Amine Analysis Kits (MEA: Part # OV-PP-B012; Ammonia: OV-PP-B039; MIPA: OV-PP-B020) |
| Methodology Validation | Published in Energy & Fuels 2023, 37 (3), 1881–1886 |
Consumables and Labware: Application-specific microfluidic analysis cartridges (Part # OV-PP-B012, OV-PP-B039, etc.) and precision micropipettes are supplied separately based on facility sampling schedules.
Process Water & Hydrocarbon Matrix Evaluation
Refinery sour waters, desalter brines, and heavy hydrocarbon matrices can be screened at no charge. Submit a 50 mL fluid sample for full spectral verification and quantitative limit-of-detection reporting within 48 hours.
