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Continuous, Inline Process Refractometers Can Help You Improve Your Food Production Process

Process Refractometers

Adherence to dissolved substance concentrations in food processing is critical for consistent product quality. A refractometer, which measures refractive index, is an excellent tool for monitoring these concentrations. 

When immersed in a fluid, refractometers measure the magnitude of redirecting light, referred to as the angle of refraction. The refractometer links these measurements to the refractive index (nD), a long-established computation of known values. These values determine the concentrations of the solutions. 

Measuring dissolved solids in food production has enormous promise for better efficiency and quality. Many applications use a manual method in which measurements are taken repeatedly and at short intervals, which is inefficient and slows down the operation. Taking process measurements with a pipe-mounted (inline) continuous refractometer, such as the Electron Machine MPR E-Scan, is a considerably more efficient and time-saving method. 

The MPR E-Scan continually checks the concentration utilizing an inline sensor, allowing for accurate measurement of the devolved solids and repeatable process control. Typical applications cover all elements of the food business. Controlling the sugar content in juices, soft drinks, jams, and jellies; measuring the milk-fat solids in dairy products; and measuring mash measurements, wort concentration, and alcohol level are examples in food production. Continuous and real-time measurement reduces production run time and increases efficiency considerably.

For more information about Electron Machine products in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call 630-321-9646 or visit https://alliancets.com.

Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Your Water Testing Instrumentation

water quality instrumentation

Frustrated with Water Quality Instrumentation "Sunsetting"?

HF scientific is committed to supporting rural and suburban water markets. Other water quality instrument suppliers abandon these markets and favor large urban water systems. They then push lucrative service contracts to support their product's complex operating scheme. That's not the HF way. HF scientific will gladly provide in-depth product training, both remotely or in person, and their products are cost-effective and easy to use. That's particularly important for water systems that don't have dedicated instrument personnel or where one operator wears many hats.

HF scientific's value proposition embraces all customers who want to maintain their equipment simply, affordably and for the long term.

Sunsets are beautiful, except when its the sunsetting of your valuable water testing equipment. 


Alliance Technical Sales

630-321-9646

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3 Reasons to Switch to ISM pH Sensors For Bioprocessing

3 Reasons to Switch to ISM pH Sensors For Bioprocessing


Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM) is a digital technology that directly incorporates a microprocessor into sensors, enabling analog to digital signal conversion for greater accuracy and interference-free measurements, plus onboard storing of calibration data predictive diagnostics.


There are three proven reasons to switch to Mettler Toledo ISM pH sensors from the competition. See the proof here.


Alliance Technical Sales

630-321-9646

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HF scientific Products for Municipal and Local Drinking Water Facilities

HF scientific Products for Drinking Water Facilities

HF scientific produces instrumentation, test kits, and chemical reagents used to monitor water quality in various applications. Their primary market is industrial and municipal water treatment. 

HF scientific products for municipal water treatment include:

AccUView LED Online UV Analyzer
  • Monitors % Transmission and Absorbance of a water sample in real time
  • The most cost-efficient option on the market
CLX Online Chlorine Monitor
  • EPA approved DPD method for chlorine measurement
  • Low-maintenance and low cost of operation
MTOL+ Online Process Turbidimeter
  • EPA 180.1 approved
  • Built-in ultrasonic auto-cleaning and data logging
  • One-piece mounted design for simple mounting and minimal use of space
  • Cuvette system with single-day reusable standards allows for 3 minute calibrations on multiple analyzers
Chlorine and Chlorine Dioxide Pocket Photometer
  • Laboratory accuracy in the field
  • Includes portable, pre-measured DPD Powder Pop® Dispensers
M100+ Laboratory Turbidimeter
  • Provides accurate EPA 180.1 approved measurements
  • Calibration cuvettes are also compatible with online version
J.A.W. (Just Add Water) Reagent Kit for Online DPD analyzers
  • Reagents are shipped dry for lower shipping costs and extended shelf life
  • Also compatible with the Hach® CL17 Chlorine Analyzer
ProCal primary turbidity standards
  • Made in many different turbidity values
  • 20% less expensive than other pre-determined turbidity standards*
  • 2 year shelf life of stability 

For more information, contact:

Alliance Technical Sales

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The Mettler Toledo M800 Multi-Channel, Multi-Parameter Transmitter

The Mettler Toledo M800 multi-parameter transmitter provides simultaneous monitoring of one, two, or four in-line sensors. It offers measurement of:

  •  pH/ORP
  • optical DO
  • amperometric oxygen (DO as well as O2 gas)
  • conductivity
  • resistivity
  • TOC
  • dissolved ozone
  • flow and turbidity

This multi-parameter transmitter works with Mettler Toledo ISM® sensors. The M800 displays predictive sensor diagnostic information such as Time To Maintenance and offers a Dynamic Lifetime Indicator and an Adaptive Calibration Timer. The color touchscreen of the M800 multi-parameter transmitter provides simple, convenient operation. The intuitive user interface guides you through a quick setup sequence and allows the creation of shortcuts so you can get to any menu instantly.


For more information, contact:

Alliance Technical Sales

630-321-9646

https://alliancets.com

Prevent Cold Weather from Affecting Your Outdoor Process Instrumentation

Ambient temperature will affect the measurement accuracy of process instruments. Additionally, when ambient temperatures are too low, fluids in the lines can freeze or thicken – resulting in physical damage. Instrumentation, manifold valves, actuators, and positioners exposed to adverse conditions need protection to avoid weather-related damage such as freezing.  

WinterShield™ Freeze Protection Heated Pockets (WSP Series) provide a "pocket" where the ambient air temperature within is maintained via a pre-set thermostat, thereby keeping your instrumentation well within typical operating specifications.

The WinterShield™ system provides a convenient, portable way to warm process equipment and keep it within proper operating temperatures. The design is indeed "plug and play" as they are entirely self-contained, include a power cord, thermostat, lacing, and insulation.

For more information, contact Alliance Technical Sales.

Alliance Technical Sales
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Wintershield™ Freeze Protection Heated Pockets by BriskHeat

Wintershield™ Freeze Protection Heated Pockets

WinterShield™ Freeze Protection Heated Pockets (WSP Series) creates a pocket of warmth to protect pressure transmitters, pumps, gauges, and manifolds against extreme cold. 

The WinterShield™ is designed for plug and play and use in all weather. Perfect for sub-freezing environments, the lightweight portable and reusable one-piece rugged design comes in universal sizes for a wide range of objects, plus an extra-long 16 ft (5 m) power cord Lace-up openings on two-sides for easier installations.

For more information about the Wintershield™ contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call them at 630-321-9646 or visit this web page for more information.

Wintershield™

The Mettler Toledo Process Analytics 2850Si Silica Analyzer

2850Si Silica Analyzer

Reliable On-Line Silica and Phosphate Measurement for Power Plant Chemistry and Pure Water Treatment

Do More with Less - Small Footprint, Greater Functionality

Sometimes bigger is better, but when space is limited, such as parking in the city, being more compact can benefit. A compact car can offer the same basic functionality of getting you from A to B, but unlike the cargo van, it fits where you need it to, and it can help you gain valuable external space that can be used for different assets.  Similarly, METTLER TOLEDO Thornton's compact 2850Si silica analyzer was engineered to use space efficiently, simplifying power plant upgrades and design. The 2850Si offers greater three-in-one functionality in a smaller package to increase productivity. The 2850Si silica analyzer delivers silica and phosphate analysis in a compact and robust design for maximum operational flexibility while 3-in-1 multi-stream silica and phosphate capabilities allow you to do more than ever before with a single analyzer.

Achieve Low Total Cost of Ownership

Mettler Toledo Process Analytics 2850Si
Using 75% less reagents, a single 2850Si silica analyzer does twice the monitoring with sub-ppb silica and ppm phosphate analysis for power plant chemistry, reducing overall reagent consumption and operating costs.

Eliminate Complexity with Intuitive UI 

The 2850Si silica analyzer has a built-in M800 Transmitter. The intuitive user interface guides you through quick setup and allows you to create shortcuts. Easy configuration helps meet specific display needs and simplifies training and operation.

Simplify Your Maintenance Strategy 

Monitoring of reagent usage and tube/filter status with Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM®) enables proactive inventory and service planning. Simplify maintenance further by using METTLER TOLEDO expert services to ensure optimal performance throughout the life of the analyzer.

Optimize Productivity with Integrated Phosphate Monitoring

Boilers and steam generators use hundreds of pipes to maximize efficient heat transfer for powering turbines. Phosphate treatment is often used to maintain high performance drum-type boilers, thus making it critical to implement a phosphate analyzer, while a silica analyzer is critical to ensure high quality steam exits the boiler. The 2850Si on-line silica analyzer combines the benefits of a silica meter and a phosphate analyzer. It delivers reliable ppb silica and ppm phosphate measurements, without the need of a separate PO4 analyzer, for optimized productivity.

Ensure Water Purity with On-line Silica Monitoring

On-line silica analyzers provide a critical measurement for ensuring water purity in power cycle chemistry and in ultrapure water monitoring. The 2850Si analyzer for silica helps optimize ion exchange production and minimize silica deposition on turbines. This on-line silica meter allows you to measure at sub-ppb levels for early detection of silica breakthrough of polisher anion resin, so that contaminated water can be diverted before it reaches critical areas.

Less Downtime Required for Analyzer Maintenance

Analyzers for silica play an important role in water quality assurance and the protection of plant equipment from silica build-up. Ensuring analyzer uptime requires a silica meter with intelligent diagnostics to eliminate the inconvenience and costs associated with unexpected maintenance. The 2850Si silica analyzer with integrated phosphate analyzer tracks reagent usage and tube/filter replacement status, allowing you to plan for maintenance to maximize uptime. Gain even greater uptime assurance with added IP55 enclosure protection of the standard IP66 rated electronic components.

For more information about METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics products in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin call Alliance Technical Sales at 630-321-9646 or visit their website at https://alliancets.com.


Demonstration of Acoustic Wave Technology Used in Industrial Level Applications

Acoustic Wave Technology from Hawk Measurement, utilizes lower frequency sound waves, and is an improved ultrasonic technique. This technology uses lower frequencies to produce higher power, with the additional enhancement by using a uniquely designed piston transducer.

The transmission of high-powered acoustic waves through the environment where the sensor resides ensures minimal losses. Any losses have much less impact than conventional ultrasonic instruments encounter due to the high-powered emitted pulse. This means more energy transfers and more energy returns as a result. Even when noise levels are high, the advanced receiver circuitry is designed to detect low-level return signals. The measured signal is temperature-compensated to give the outputs and the display maximum accuracy.

Typical Industrial Level Applications:

  • Power Generation Stations: Boiler bunkers, raw coal bunkers, ash pits, fly ash silos, etc.
  • Wastewater / Water Treatment: River level, wet wells, inlet screens, tanks, sumps, pump stations, water towers, dams, basin levels, chemical storage, etc.
  • Mining Operations: Crushers, surge bins, ore passes, conveyor profile, blocked chute, stockpile, stackers, reclaimers, storage silos etc.
  • Others Applications: Food processing, cement plants, plastics molding, grain storage, chemical processing, pulp & paper

For more information, contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call them at 630-321-9646  or visit their website at https://alliancets.com.

Chlorine Measurement Methods Webinar Dec. 10, 2020

Chlorine Measurement Methods Webinar

A webinar courtesy of TPO (Treatment Plant Operator) and HF scientific (A WATTS Brand).

During this webinar, learn about different methods  for applying, controlling, and measuring residual chlorine in drinking water applications. This will cover topics such as DPD reagent chemistry and colorimetry, as well as lab and online measurement techniques.

Date: Dec. 10, 2020
Tme: 11 a.m. Eastern
Your speaker is Julie Dawson, National Sales Manager, HF scientific, A Watts Brand.

To register, visit this linkhttps://bit.ly/3oPhTCt.

HF scientific produces instrumentation, test kits and chemical reagents used for monitoring water quality in a variety of applications, primarily industrial and municipal water treatment.

Treatment Plant Operator (TPO) is a magazine for wastewater and water operators, engineers and lab technicians, covers municipal and industrial treatment plants.

Alliance Technical Sales
630-321-9646
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Dissolved Oxygen Measurement for Craft Breweries

Oxygen is both friend and enemy to the brewer!

It gives yeast what it wants to breathe and survive during the fermentation process and then becomes your main antagonist after the yeast has done its job.

Any process or transfer where beer becomes exposed to oxygen post-fermentation is an opportunity for oxygen to cause staling, muting, and shelf-life reduction. One example is the packaging process. The added oxygen resulting from placing the beer in cans, kegs, or bottles can affect the final product's consistency and taste.

As a brewer, you want to concentrate on producing the best-tasting beer. Therefore, it is critical to know how oxygen affects the brewing process and how packaging can eventually impact your beer's taste. It will give you the trust you need to create award-winning flavors that customers will enjoy, no matter how long the beer sits on the shelf.

METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics offers the most accurate and cost-effective solutions for measuring dissolved oxygen in brewing applications. These robust optical dissolved oxygen sensors are durable and require minimal maintenance.

For more information about METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics products in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin call Alliance Technical Sales at 630-321-9646 or visit their website at https://alliancets.com.

Freeze Protect Your Pipelines, Valves, Vessels and Pumps Now!

Freeze Protection

It's that time of year again. Winter weather is coming. The need to protect vital factory equipment. A frozen pipe, valve, or vessel caused by lower temperatures and brutal winds will cause expensive, unplanned outages. Your exterior equipment is in danger of freezing and shutting down production. Right now is the time to fully assess your heat trace and freeze protection requirements.

BriskHeat industrial heating products incorporate traditional heat tracing design schemes with innovative products, installation, control, and monitoring technologies. BriskHeat industrial heating products are perfect for keeping valves, pumps, joints, crosses, elbows, flanges, pipes and tees working at the right temperature. BriskHeat products include heat tracing cable (constant wattage and self-regulating), tote heaters, insulated heating blankets, immersion heaters, and thermostats. All are designed for long life and are proven reliable and effective.

With unpredictable weather conditions ahead, you need to have your piping, tanks, and valves protected.  BriskHeat has a solution for any application. To learn more, contact Alliance Technical Sales at 630-321-9646 or visit the Alliance website at https://alliancets.com.

Complimentary Black Liquor Solids Testing Program offered by Electron Machine

DSA E-Scan™ Black Liquor Analyzer
Pulp Mill operators, how confident are you in your black liquor solids? Do you know the solids at every critical phase of the process? Would you like to decrease the time that solids analyses take?

Typical analyses of black liquor solids are conducted on periodic bases throughout the mill. These analyses consist of many samples being taken at critical locations and analyzed in the lab. This process can take many hours or even days to collect and determine the solids content.

Because of the recent demand for continued uptime and reduced labor forces at pulp and paper mills, industrial in-line refractometer manufacturer Electron machine offers a complimentary black liquor study service for pulp mills.  

Solids Testing in Just 10 Seconds - Electron Machine Corporation's DSA E-Scan™ Black Liquor Analyzer

The service includes a 1-day on-site evaluation of the mill's current black liquor solids using Electron Machine's DSA E-Scan™, as well as any equipment and control practices used, and the identification of potential areas for improvement.

The DSA E-Scan™ is an automatic, bench-top critical angle refractometer with a digital readout and temperature-controlled sample chamber.

The DSA E-Scan™ provides solids measurements in just 10 seconds. It provides accuracy and repeatability as good as gravimetric methods. While the cost-benefit analysis of deploying the DSA E-Scan™ will vary from the paper mill to paper mill, there's no denying the magnitude of time savings the DSA E-Scan™ provides will significantly reduce cost.

Take advantage of this great offer from Electron Machine now!

For more information visit this site: https://electronmachine.com/blackliquortesting.

For all pulp mills located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin, call Alliance Technical Sales at 630-321-9646 NOW to arrange your survey.

5 Ways to Improve Bioprocessing Measurements

How to Optimize Bioprocessing with Digital Sensors

There are continuous requirements for improve pH, DO and CO2 bioprocessing measurements. Meeting quality objectives while enhancing bioprocessing is a tremendous challenge.

Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM®) is a digital technology for in-line process analytics that incorporates intelligent algorithms into sensors. ISM/digital sensors provide real-time sensor diagnostics information, improves pharmaceutical measurements, provides greater process control and maximizes process equipment reliability/revenue.

For an onsite or on-line demonstration, contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call them at 630-321-9646 or visit their website at https://alliancets.com.

Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Heaters

Intermediate bulk containers (also known as IBC tote, IBC tank, IBC, or pallet tank) are stackable, reusable, flexible containers with an integrated pallet base. These multi-use industrial-grade containers are designed to handle, transport, and store liquids, semi-solids, pastes, or solids. They are normally available in 250, 275, 330, 350, 450 and 550 gallon sizes. IBC totes are commonly used in food and beverage production, labs, cosmetics manufacturing, petrochemical/chemical production, oil & gas production, and in many areas of general manufacturing. 

Often, the contents of IBC totes need to be heated to prevent freezing or optimize viscosity for pumping or pouring. IBC tote heaters (or just tote heaters) refer to a certain style of flexible and immersion heaters used to heat the contents of intermediate bulk containers.  Most applications fall in to these areas: viscosity control, freeze protection, thermal mixing, temperature maintenance, and biofuel / biodiesel heating. Failure in keeping the products inside the IBC could result in the contents being ruined, production delays, or inability to dispense at all, which in turn increases production costs or causes damage. Damaged  equipment, replacing ruined materials, or waiting for usable product are expensive prices  to pay for improper heating.

Tote Heater

Flexible IBC Tote Heaters

This category refers to flexible rubber blanket heaters that sit under, or is fitted around, the IBC tote. These heaters are designed with power densities (watt densities) that will not harm the tote itself, or the material it contains. Flexible tote heaters usually include backside insulation for better thermal and energy efficiency. Other design criteria include thermostats, water resistance for indoor/outdoor use or wash-down environments; 360° grounded heating element for safety; UL certification; 120 or 240 volt plug set.

Immersion Tote Heater

Immersion IBC Tote Heaters

Immersion heaters are submersible heaters that use direct heat transfer to allow liquid mediums to quickly reach desired temperatures. They are commonly used with all types of tanks and processing equipment and are a cost effective, rapid heating method in almost any industrial or manufacturing environment. Immersion tote heaters design criteria include 120 or 240 VAC operation; a wide variety of flange/screw connection sizes; temperature indicators/displays; temperature controllers/thermostats; hi/low alarms; and power cords /connections types.

For more information about about IBC tote heaters, contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call them at 630-321-9646 or visit their website at https://alliancets.com.

Heat Tracing Cable for Maintaining Critical Petrochemical Viscosity

Heat Tracing Cable

Petrochemicals are petroleum-derived chemical materials. Many of these chemicals come from resources like coal , natural gas, corn or even sugar cane. The two most popular petrochemical groups are olefins and aromatics, the building blocks used to generate a wide variety of daily materials such as solvents, detergents, adhesives, plastics, resins, fibers, elastomers, lubricants and gels. Most chemicals and gasses move through pipelines and are stored in tanks in petrochemical plants. Petroleum-based chemicals often thicken and flow poorly at lower temperatures. If petrochemicals are not maintained at the correct temperature, viscosity problems cause the liquids to flow inefficiently and can starve or clog production lines.

To maintain the high temperatures needed for petrochemical output, install constant-wattage heating cable along piping. Constant wattage heating cable is a versatile heating cable mounted on the outside of pipes and valves (heat tracing) and capable of sustaining temperatures up to 260 ° C (500 ° F). Constant wattage heating cable is also used to heat long runs of piping systems up to several hundred feet. Heating cables are ideal for outdoor use and are FM-approved for hazardous locations. Insulation is advised to improve heat and energy efficiency and a temperature controller is needed to monitor constant wattage heating cable. On almost all pipe heating applications, constant-wattage heating cable may be used. Common uses  include freeze protection, viscosity reduction, condensation prevention, and more.

Self-regulating heating cable is another way to maintain lower temperature systems. This form of heating cable automatically changes its heat output depending on ambient conditions and never exceeds a fixed temperature, normally 149 ° F (65 ° C). Low temperature heating cable will reach 248 ° F (120 ° C). Typical uses for self-regulating heating cable are low-temperature repair and freezing applications.

For more information on any process heating requirement, contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call them at 630-321-9646 or visit their website at https://alliancets.com.

The Jogler LLT-1000 LIDAR Level Transmitter: Features and Operation


The Jogler LLT-1000 LIDAR Level Transmitter is a non-contact, laser based instrument that measures the level of dry solids and opaque liquids in silos, tanks, hoppers, and other vessels. 4-20mA and relay outputs give the LLT-1000 the flexibility to be used in various control schemes.

With long measuring range, high accuracy and a narrow beam, the LLT-1000 can be used in many different applications to measure to different types of surface. The 4 to 20 mA and relay interfaces provide linear and switch point controls while the onboard USB interface provides access to comprehensive, user-friendly configuration settings. With an optional, visible aiming laser and numerous mounting flanges, the LLT-1000 is an easy to use, state of the art, level and position sensing solution.

For more information, contact Alliance Technical Sales, Inc. Call them at 630-321-9646 or visit their website at https://alliancets.com.

New 2020 Mettler Toledo Process Analytics Catalog

Mettler Toledo Process Analytics, which includes the well-known Thornton and Ingold brands, has published their 2020 product catalog.

Ingold has a long track record of innovative high-quality solutions for demanding process analytics applications. Their products include systems for the measurement parameters of pH/ORP, dissolved oxygen (DO), dissolved CO2, conductivity and turbidity.

Thornton is the market leader in critical ultrapure and pure water analytics, where accuracy and reliability are essential. Their products include analytical instruments and sensors for the measurement of resistivity, conductivity, TOC, bioburden, pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), sodium, silica and ozone.

For more information, and to download the 2020 MT Process Analytics catalog, visit this Alliance Technical Sales webpage.

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Special Design Magnetic Level Gauge Overcomes Slug Catcher Level Challenges

Slugcatcher level control
In normal pipeline applications where gas and liquid moves together, gravity pushes the liquid component to the bottom of the pipe and the gas component flows above. In some situations however, the gas and liquid may combine and form a plug. In the pipeline industry these plugs are referred to as "slugs". Slugs can cause problems at the pipeline outlet as they can easily overload a plant's ability to handle the liquid or gas flow safely or efficiently.

In order to avoid problems with slugs, the use of a "slug catcher" is deployed. Located between the process equipment and the pipeline outlet, slug catchers are vessels with enough holding capacity to hold a slug as they travel down the pipeline. The additional holding capacity allows for the gradual draining of liquids from the system to avoid system overload.

MONITORING SLUG CATCHER LEVEL

The biggest problem for slug catcher applications is solids accumulation. The build-up occurs naturally during normal operations. Solids will continue to accumulate until they are physically removed.

Magnetic level gaugeSlugcatcherSolids accumulate in the piping around the vessel/drum. This can cause operational failure as the piping can get congested. Solids build-up on sight glasses is very dangerous because the sight glass is a critical component to the operation of a slug catcher.
The most common liquids measured are hydrocarbons and water. Once the sight glass accumulates solids or discoloration on the viewing window, the liquids may not be visible at all.

MAGNETIC LEVEL GAUGE

To overcome all of the challenges that slug catcher applications pose for safe and reliable level monitoring, Jogler engineers created the following design that has been implemented and proven over many years of operation:

INDIRECT LEVEL MEASUREMENT 
Unlike a sight glass, a magnetic level gauge does not include direct sight of the liquid. Instead, the level is magnetically conveyed via the interaction of flags in the external scale assembly and magnets in the float. This makes it impossible for the glass to become clogged or dirty. Therefore, a magnetic level gauge offers constant, unimpeded liquid level viewing that will not deteriorate with any solids accumulation.

GUIDE RODS
To prevent solids from interfering with proper operation of the float, the chamber is made from a 3” pipe with a 2” or 2.5” float and guide rods (other configurations available). This allows space for the solids to accumulate without interfering with the float traveling.

COATING
To help avoid buildup, the float and internal chamber can be coated with various products, such as Teflon S, to prevent fouling buildup on the float. If buildup can occur on the float, the weight of the float will increase give false low level readings.

CUSTOM FLOATS
An important part of the function of a magnetic level gauge is the design of the internal float. Floats can be engineered to handle various liquids, including extremely light hydro-carbons. To compensate for potential solids build-up, extra buoyancy can be included in the design of a float to ensure it can power through the solids without hanging up.

MAGNETIC PARTICLE TRAPS
In some slug catcher applications, iron sulfides and other ferromagnetic particles may be present. These magnetic particles present a risk to the long-term operation of the float, accumulating on the float’s magnets. This can increase the weight of the float causing false low level readings and can even build up to the point where the float sinks or gets stuck. To eliminate these risks, a magnetic particle trap can be installed on one or more of the process connections. The magnetic particle trap consists of high strength super-magnets that are placed in the flow path to the magnetic level gauge. These magnets collect any magnetic particles that can make it to the chamber to protect against build-up on the float. The magnetic particle trap is designed  easily be removed from the process connections so it can be periodically cleaned.

HEAT TRACING / INSULATION
In applications where process liquid in the slug catcher can be viscous, factory-installed heat tracing and insulation can be used to decrease the liquid viscosity. This will eliminate situations where the float will be sluggish to react to changing liquid levels or even freeze up entirely. Self-regulating electric heat trace cable provides a reliable heat tracing solution that is customizable to available power connections (typically 120VAC or 240VAC), process temperature, and minimum ambient temperature.

For more information, contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call 630-321-9646 or visit https://alliancets.com.

Continuous, Real-time Measurement for Full Visibility of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) in Pure and Ultra-Pure Water Systems

At-line batch method of monitoring total organic carbon (TOC), which takes measurements at set intervals, is the equivalent of taking snapshots of information. The gaps between measurement intervals could easily miss a critical event, whereas on-line, continuous TOC monitoring done by the Mettler Toledo 6000TOCi total organic carbon analyzer captures any-and-all excursions in real-time.

Monitoring total organic carbon levels is critical to meeting internal water quality specifications and global pharmacopeia regulatory requirements. Missing an increase in TOC levels can put you at risk of contaminating your water system, which in turn could affect production and potentially lead to an out-of-spec event or product recall.

Most TOC analyzers on the market offer at-line batch or non-continuous methods of total organic carbon measurement, which limits TOC data collection to every 6-12 minutes. But much can happen in six minutes.  When you are subject to an audit or have a quality problem, how are you sure that you did not experience a problematic TOC excursion between batch samples?

The 6000TOCi analyzer’s true continuous measurement along with its comprehensive record keeping and advanced diagnostics provide audit-ready TOC compliance and complete control of your water system.


Alliance Technical Sales
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