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Focus
Focus on Analyzers
Malvern Panalytical
Chandler Engineering
This new XRD system is
compact, but powerful
In late February, this company launched
a new version of its Aeris compact X-ray
diffractometer (XRD; photo). Aeris is a
small-footprint system that contains capabilities
previously only seen in much
larger systems. Building on the family of
compact Aeris XRD systems that provide
high-quality data from polycrystalline
materials at competitive speeds, the
new Aeris model is designed for use in
all environments. Specifically, grazingincidence
XRD enables the examination
of thin films and coatings, while transmission
measurements provides more
accurate data that are not affected by
sample-preparation artefacts. The Aeris
XRD's straightforward operational interface
simplifies XRD measurements for
the user. The performance of the Aeris
is similar to floor-standing systems, and
it does not require any external supplies
and infrastructure. The Aeris can also
be used in a regulated environment with
OmniTrust software. - Malvern Panalytical
B.V., Almelo, the Netherlands
www.malvernpanalytical.com
Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD)
Metso Outotec
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Determining gas and fl uid
migration in oil-well cements
The Model 5265 mechanical gelstrength
analyzer (MGSA; photo)
directly measures the gel strength
development of oil-well cement slurries
under downhole conditions. The
analyzer allows oil service companies
and operators to optimize cement
slurries and accurately determine the
potential for gas and fluid migration
between the casing and formation.
The Model 5265 MGSA simulates
dynamic slurry conditioning during
the placement and transition phase
of the cement slurry. The unique
analyzer design includes a precision
motor coupled with a reaction force
transducer that allows the instrument
to precisely measure phase changes.
The system includes a single-cylinder
Quizix Q5120 pump to allow for
pulse-free pressure operation. Pulsefree
pressure prevents test anomalies
induced by pump strokes and quick
pressure spikes. - Chandler Engineering,
Broken Arrow, Okla.
www.chandlereng.com
Optimize boiler performance
with this conductivity analyzer
The high-temperature, high-pressure
CSX2 conductivity analyzer (photo)
helps ensure boiler performance while
minimizing maintenance, repairs and
extending operational life in a wide
range of critical industrial applications
requiring water heating and steam. The
analyzer is designed for service up to
392°F (200°C) and 250 psig, or 212°F
(100°C) and 400 psig. This insertionstyle
0.75-in. MNPT, 316 stainlesssteel
sensor has PEEK insulators and
is available with or without an integral
signal conditioner. The device measures
conductivity over a wide range
from 1.0 μS to 50 mS. A wide range of
signal conditioners are available for the
CSX2 sensor to optimize the conductivity
measurement at specific ranges.
The Model LQ800 multi-channel controller
or the T80 Transmitter have a
user-specified signal conditioner that is
mounted inside the CSX2 instrument
or optionally in a remote junction box.
- Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD),
Anaheim, Calif.
www.ecdi.com
Metallurgical sampler for
production predictability
The Linear Metallurgical Sampler
(LMS; photo) enables the measurement
of material balances, as well
as reporting to investors and other
stakeholders in compliance with
AMIRA P754 and other sampling
standards. The solution enables integration
with the company's Courier
online analyzers to further improve
process control. The LMS incorporates
functions to monitor both sampling
integrity and sample quality. Its
self-diagnostic and self-cleaning systems
ensures representative metallurgical
samples for improved process
audits and production transparency.
Maintenance personnel can use selfdiagnostics
and reporting data to
enhance predictive maintenance and
spares-management strategies, says
the company. Integration of online
analyzers will enable different types
of sampling data to be combined
for production analysis purposes.
By combining process history data
with different process scenarios, the
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