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Measuring Aromatic Hydrocarbons (BTX) Applied Analytics Application Note No Measuring Aromatic Hydrocarbons (BTX) Applied Analytics Application Note No. AN-007 Application Summary Analytes: aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, xylene, etc.) Detector: OMA-300 Process Analyzer Introduction Aromatic hydrocarbons like benzene, toluene, and xylene are carcinogenic compounds. This has implications for a wide range of industrial processes: aromatic hydrocarbon emissions are highly regulated, and products like fuel, glue, detergents, and various solvents are required to meet a specified maximum level of aromatic content. Fortunately, aromatic hydrocarbons have strong absorbance in the UV range and can be easily measured through spectroscopic methods. The laboratory standard ASTM method D1017-51 uses UV spectroscopy for aromatic hydrocarbon analysis; the OMA system takes the same principle and brings it to the field for continuous, fast-response analysis on site. Using a dispersive UV-Vis spectrophotometer, the OMA continuously measures absorbance at each integer wavelength in the 200-300 nm range — the spectral region in which common aromatic hydrocarbons have very prominent, distinct absorbance curves. This allows the OMA to easily differentiate the absorbance of each compound from the total sample absorbance. OMA Benefits » Continuously measures aromatic hydrocarbon concentrations using dispersive UV-Vis absorbance spectroscopy » Totally solid state build with no moving parts — modern design for low maintenance » Ultra-safe fiber optic design with dedicated sample flow cell — no toxic/corrosive sample fluid in analyzer enclosure » Additional software benches available for additional measured chemicals (up to 5 total) » Excellent dynamic range due to photodiode array — no error due to absorbance saturation » Decades of field-proven performance in industrial and environmental applications TM [1] AN-007: Measuring Aromatic Hydrocarbons (BTX) ANALYTICSAPPLIED Measuring Aromatic Hydrocarbons (BTX) Applied Analytics Application Note No. AN-007 Aromatic Hydrocarbons’ Absorbance Curves The OMA system is calibrated on standard samples (known concentrations) of each analyte in order to learn the distinctive absorbance curve of each analyte (benzene, toluene, xylene) as illustrated below: 0.8 0.7 0.6 200 ppm 0.5 160 ppm benzene 0.4 120 ppm 0.3 80 ppm absorbance (AU) 0.2 40 ppm 0.1 0 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 wavelength (nm) 0.8 0.7 0.6 200 ppm 0.5 160 ppm toluene 0.4 120 ppm 0.3 80 ppm absorbance (AU) 0.2 40 ppm 0.1 0 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 wavelength (nm) 1.4 1.2 200 ppm 1 160 ppm 0.8 120 ppm xylene 0.6 80 ppm 0.4 absorbance (AU) 40 ppm 0.2 0 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 wavelength (nm) [2] AN-007: Measuring Aromatic Hydrocarbons (BTX) Measuring Aromatic Hydrocarbons (BTX) Applied Analytics Application Note No. AN-007 Measuring BTX or Total Aromatics The OMA system uses a multi-component analysis algorithm which harvests the rich data of dispersive UV spectrophotometry in order to easily measure multiple analytes with overlapping absorbance curves. The absorbance measurements at each integer wavelength feed into a matrix of equations continuously solved by the proprietary ECLIPSE software; the absorbance curve of each analyte is de-convoluted from the total sample absorbance. 1.6 benzene 1.4 toluene xylene 1.2 BTX 1 0.8 absorbance (AU) 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 wavelength (nm) Measuring up to 5 total analytes simultaneously, the OMA provides the flexibility to add or remove analytes at any time via simple software procedures. Replicating Laboratory/Conventional Methods The standard lab procedure for measurement of aromatic hydrocarbons in low olefin stocks requires baseline subtraction by drawing a line from the 240-250 nm valley to a point tangent to the curve at the lowest point within the 300-320 nm range. The area under this baseline is subtracted to produce a new baseline-normalized absorbance curve. The peak absorbance within the 265-280 nm range is then correlated to concentration. This method can easily be implemented in ECLIPSE software as an alternative to the standard (full-spectrum) correlation. The OMA is designed to seamlessly replace/automate existing analysis methods per exact user requirements. [3] AN-007: Measuring Aromatic Hydrocarbons (BTX) Measuring Aromatic Hydrocarbons (BTX) Applied Analytics Application Note No. AN-007 Example Installation The OMA system pictured below measures benzene concentration (0-100 ppm) in an LNG stream. [4] AN-007: Measuring Aromatic Hydrocarbons (BTX) Measuring Aromatic Hydrocarbons (BTX) Applied Analytics Application Note No. AN-007 The specifications below represent performance of the OMA-300 Process Analyzer in a typical BTX application. For technical details about the OMA-300 Process Analyzer, see the data sheet: http://www.a-a-inc.com/documents/AA_DS001A_OMA300.pdf All performance specifications are subject to the assumption that the sample conditioning system and unit installation are approved by Applied Analytics. For any other arrangement, please inquire directly with Sales. Application Data Performance Specifications Custom measurement ranges available; example ranges below. 0-50 ppm: ±2 ppm in gas 0-100 ppm: ±1% full scale 0-10,000 ppm: ±1% full scale benzene 0-10 ppm: ±0.5 ppm in liquid 0-100 ppm: ±1% full scale 0-1%: ±1% full scale 0-50 ppm: ±2 ppm in gas 0-100 ppm: ±1% full scale Accuracy 0-10,000 ppm: ±1% full scale toluene 0-10 ppm: ±0.5 ppm in liquid 0-100 ppm: ±1% full scale 0-1%: ±1% full scale 0-50 ppm: ±2 ppm in gas 0-100 ppm: ±1% full scale 0-10,000 ppm: ±1% full scale xylene 0-10 ppm: ±0.5 ppm in liquid 0-100 ppm: ±1% full scale 0-1%: ±1% full scale Subject to modifications. Specified product characteristics and technical data do not serve as guarantee declarations. [5] AN-007: Measuring Aromatic Hydrocarbons (BTX) Measuring Aromatic Hydrocarbons (BTX) Applied Analytics Application Note No. AN-007 Revised 11 September 2013 Further Reading Subject Location OMA-300 Process Analyzer http://www.a-a-inc.com/documents/AA_DS001A_OMA300.pdf Data sheet Advantage of Collateral Data http://www.a-a-inc.com/documents/AA_TN-202_CollateralData.pdf Technical Note Multi-Component Analysis http://www.a-a-inc.com/documents/AA_TN-203_MultiComponentAnalysis.pdf Technical Note TM is a registered trademark of Applied Analytics Group BV. | www.a-a-inc.com ANALYTICSAPPLIED Headquarters + Manufacturing Asia Pacific Sales India Sales Applied Analytics, Inc. Applied Analytics Asia Pte. Ltd. Applied Analytics (India) Pte. Ltd. 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