Description
Organic amines are essential corrosion control agents that increase pH and neutralize acidic contaminants across hydrocarbon and chemical processing facilities. Methylamine (Monomethylamine, MMA) is a widely used low-molecular-weight building block in chemical synthesis and gas processing. Because volatile light amines can partition into crude overheads or steam condensate, accurate on-site methylamine quantification is vital for process control, asset integrity, and corrosion mitigation.
Gas Sweetening & Scavenger Applications
In upstream and midstream gas processing, methylamine serves as a core reactant in the production of MMA-triazine scavenger systems used for selective hydrogen sulfide ($H_2S$) and carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) removal. Managing methylamine levels ensures effective gas sweetening while monitoring for amine slip, residual unreacted amine, or thermal degradation products in rich and lean solvent loops.
On-Site Optical Spectroscopy vs. Laboratory Delays
In refinery distillation and plant water systems, unmanaged amine accumulation forms highly corrosive amine hydrochloride salts beneath deposits. Traditional gas chromatography or off-site laboratory testing introduces turnaround delays of several days—leaving systems vulnerable to rapid wall thinning and unexpected shutdowns.
The OndaVia Methylamine Analysis Kit (Analyte Code: B013) replaces hazardous wet chemical tests and slow off-site testing with a fast, pushbutton optical measurement. Factory pre-calibrated consumable cartridges measure exact methylamine concentrations in water within minutes, delivering immediate data for chemical dosing adjustments and wastewater compliance.
| Specification Parameter | Consumable Kit Details |
|---|---|
| Target Chemical Analyte | Methylamine (Monomethylamine, CH₃NH₂, CAS 74-89-5) |
| Analyte Number | B013 |
| 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 | OndaVia Analysis System |
| Instrument Platform | Order SKU | Validated Range | Primary Field Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPAL Benchtop | OV-OP-B013-LPM |
1 – 10 ppm | Trace amine monitoring in boiler condensate, RO permeate, and treated wastewater |
| OPAL Benchtop | OV-OP-B013-PPM |
5 – 100 ppm | Process stream tracking, crude distillation overhead sour water, and sweetening units |
| OndaVia Analysis System | OV-PP-B013-LPM |
1 – 10 ppm | OndaVia Analysis System trace amine monitoring and condensate testing |
| OndaVia Analysis System | OV-PP-B013-PPM |
5 – 100 ppm | OndaVia Analysis System sweetening unit tracking and overhead water analysis |
Kit Contents & Scope of Supply
- 10× Methylamine (B013) Analysis Cartridges
