Description
Organic amines are essential corrosion control agents that increase pH and neutralize acidic contaminants in industrial water systems. Morpholine is a widely used neutralizing amine that eliminates dissolved carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) and maintains protective alkaline conditions in steam generation and industrial boiler systems. Often applied in conjunction with cyclohexylamine (OV-PP-B016 / OV-OP-B016), morpholine is ideal for short to moderate length or high-pressure return lines. On-site monitoring of neutralizing amines maintains appropriate corrosion protection, extending piping lifetime and preventing costly corrosion-induced shutdowns.
Boiler Feedwater & Condensate Protection
Maintaining precise morpholine dosing is critical: under-dosing leads to carbonic acid corrosion in condensate lines, while over-dosing causes unnecessary chemical expenditure and organic fouling. Direct optical quantification provides immediate feedback to dosing pumps and water treatment programs.
Fast On-Site Spectroscopy vs. Laboratory Delays
The OndaVia Morpholine Analysis Kit (Analyte Code: B014) replaces slow off-site testing with a fast, pushbutton optical measurement. Pre-calibrated consumable cartridges measure exact morpholine concentrations in water within minutes, delivering the immediate data needed for plant process control and boiler asset protection.
| Specification Parameter | Consumable Kit Details |
|---|---|
| Target Chemical Analyte | Morpholine (C₄H₉NO, CAS 110-91-8) |
| Analyte Number | B014 |
| 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-B014-LPM |
1 – 10 ppm | Trace amine monitoring in steam condensate, RO permeate, and polishing loops |
| OPAL Benchtop | OV-OP-B014-PPM |
5 – 100 ppm | Boiler feedwater, high-pressure steam condensate, and return lines |
| OndaVia Analysis System | OV-PP-B014-LPM |
1 – 10 ppm | OndaVia Analysis System trace amine condensate monitoring |
| OndaVia Analysis System | OV-PP-B014-PPM |
5 – 100 ppm | OndaVia Analysis System boiler water monitoring and condensate analysis |
Kit Contents & Scope of Supply
- 10× Morpholine (B014) Analysis Cartridges
