In-tek In Line System

The In-tek range of application specific based systems are designed to meet exact customer measurement requirements. Based around the PRH process refractometer In-tek systems often incorporate other measuring devices or control apparatus, allowing a complete analysis to be carried out in almost real-time.

A number of In-tek systems have been designed and manufactured to meet such specific customer requirements. Typical installations are listed below and new applications or adaptations to those listed may be discussed by contacting a B+S Process Instruments engineer.

Wine System with Flush

Wine System:
Designed for an Australian Wine producer, the In-tek Wine System allows continual measurement of grape must pumped from the collection tank after the sample has been weighed and de-seeded and prior to being pumped to storage tanks. The results are displayed on the instrument panel and via an RS485, sent to the main laboratory some 1km away for analysis and archiving. The system incorporates a water flush, allowing the prism to be washed without the removal of the instrument.

Soluble Oil System In-tek

Industrial Fluids System:
Similar in design to the Wine system, the Industrial Fluids System will continually monitor industrial fluids such as quenchants, cutting fluids, lubricants and the like. Sample is fed via a bypass valve allowing the refractometer to be isolated for maintenance without disturbing the flow of the liquid. Quick release keys facilitate easy removal for prism cleaning and calibration on an infrequent basis, typically every three months.

When connected to a PLC, the refractometer provides an analogue or RS485 output, which can be used for automated control purposes.

This system is particularly useful where a central tank feeds a number of tools or processes.
For more information on Industrial Fluids measurement, download the attached Technical Bulletin F-004

Effluent Monitoring System:
Monitoring effluent lines from large factories is an important part of controlling waste and preventing re-cycling apparatus from being damaged. Typically, the system is installed outside of the plant and is required to be weatherproof. The Effluent Monitoring System is a self-contained system incorporating a pump, refractometer and power supply. The sample is re-circulated from a tank fitted with a weir, helping to give a representative sample of the effluent passing to the waste line.
Signal output of concentration (total dissolved solids) may be sent to an optional chart recorder and/or to a PLC that facilitates divert systems.
Depending on the application, a suitable pump will be selected to enable continual sampling with minimal maintenance.