Submersible Oil-in-Water Probe Monitors Process and Waste Water

One drop of mineral oil can spill 1000 l of water. Even the slightest contamination by mineral oil in surface, process and industrial water can be detected by the new FP 360 sc immersion probe from HACH LANGE -
reliably, continuously and uncomplicatedly.

FP 360 sc uses a highly sensitive ultraviolet fluorescence method for oil detection. Because most mineral oils contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) their concentration can be used to calculate the oil
content of water. When PAH are exposed to ultraviolet radiation, they emit fluorescent light at an intensity which is directly related to their concentration. Measuring the intensity of this fluorescence is a much more
sensitive method of determining PAH than measuring absorbance or scattered light.

The FP 360 sc immersion fluorometer is suspended directly in the measurement medium with the help of a chain mounting set. No time-consuming installation is needed. With the help of an optional flow cell, the probe can also be installed for bypass applications. The standard model is in stainless steel, and a titanium housing enables the probe to be used in aggressive media.

Quick detection of oil spills in process and waste water allows for taking fast countermeasures and huge savings in cleaning costs and possible fines. The FP 360 sc probe is used in combination with the proven SC controller. Extensive communication variants enable integration into existing BUS systems and into a network via Ethernet or in wireless form using GPRS for site-independent installation.