A global leader in chemical manufacturing wanted a reliable solution to monitor moisture levels in propylene oxide (PO). PO is a highly hazardous and flammable substance used in producing essential chemicals. This application required precision and safety, pushing the limits of traditional measurement techniques.
Pioneers in process analysis
We installed our first online process analyzer back in 1978 at Dow Chemical.
Since then, we have come a long way and installed more than 10,000 units worldwide. And since day one, we never shied away from a challenge: we have installed customized process analyzers in the desert, on boats, and in dangerous environments. Meeting the needs of our customers is our number one priority.
Who is Metrohm Process Analytics?
Metrohm Process Analytics is a specialized division of the Metrohm company, dedicated to developing innovative solutions for industrial processing. Metrohm Process Analytics focuses on providing customized solutions based on our extensive range of laboratory analytical techniques.
Under the Metrohm Process Analytics brand, we offer process analyzers for titration, Raman spectroscopy, near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), electrochemistry, photometry, x-ray fluorescence (XRF), ion chromatography (IC), and ion-selective measurements.
Our solutions offer both unparalleled flexibility and full analytic customization. The product range varies from single-parameter analyzers to the most advanced multiparameter, explosion-proof analyzers, specially made for hazardous environments.
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Learn more about our scope of expertise: from ammonia in saturated brine and fertilizers, to zinc mining and purification – we've done it all. Our Applications Book gives a broad overview of applications sold in the past 50+ years to the process industry. With more than 10,000 process analyzers installed globally, there is a solution to your every challenge.
We love customers who challenge us
Atline, inline, or online process analyzers?
Most laboratory work is usually performed offline. However, in industrial process environments, offline samples often fail to reflect real-time process conditions. This can lead to delays in necessary adjustments – potentially hours or even days after identifying an out-of-specification reading. These inefficiencies in process analytics and control can be costly.
Manual samples also increase the risk of overcompensation in chemical treatments, as they are collected much less frequently than online, inline, or atline measurements. This can lead to unnecessary adjustments and inefficiencies in process control analytics.
So, what are online, inline, and atline measurements, and how do they enhance process analytical technology (PAT)?
Atline analysis is automated and performed near the sampling point. While there is not as much need for intervention as with traditional offline methods, it still requires continuous supervision. These systems bridge the gap between manual laboratory testing and fully automated process analytical technology. It offers a more practical approach to process control and analytics.
Online analysis only requires little manpower, as the entire workflow – from sample preconditioning to analysis – is automated. These systems deliver rapid measurements through integration with closed-loop control, enabling quick adjustments to maintain process consistency.
Inline analysis is ideal for the most accurate and immediate representation of a process stream. These measurements occur directly within the process stream, eliminating the need for sample collection or processing waste. Inline process analyzers provide instant results. This allows for seamless, automatic adjustments. This real-time approach offers unparalleled efficiency, making it the highest class of process analytical technology.
Industries can achieve optimal performance, reduce costs, and minimize waste by using advanced process analytical technology and Metrohm Process Analyzers. These allow for seamless integration of predictive analytics into process control, leading to faster, more informed adjustments. Adopting online, inline, and atline measurement methods is essential for maintaining efficiency and staying competitive in the field of modern process analytics and control.
Get to know our products
Metrohm Process Analytics has over 50 years of experience with online process analysis.
Our family of Process Analyzers brings laboratory analysis online for continuous monitoring and control. From titration and XRF to Raman and near-infrared spectroscopy, our robust and reliable analyzers are tailored to meet the demands of various industrial applications.
We are here for you, around the clock, around the globe
Metrohm Quality Service provides more than just analyzer service.
From your first contact with a sales engineer, to consultation sessions and emergency services, Metrohm Process Analytics is there for you. Metrohm has offices in over 50 countries worldwide and is thus able to provide on-site service and training in your local language in the shortest time possible.
Precision Process Monitoring
With the 2060 platform analyzers, we offer an advanced software solution tailored to comprehensive process analysis and diagnostics. The IMPACT software is specifically engineered for 24/7 inline, online, and atline analysis of multiple parameters across your plant – from quality control to manufacturing – ensuring nothing in your process will go unnoticed.