Applications

Refractometer models and applications by industry

Process refractometers help to achieve desired product specifications with improved product quality while optimizing the process and saving on energy consumption, raw materials, water, steam, and chemicals. 

Chemical

Inline concentration measurement of acids, alkaline solutions, alcohols, hydrocarbons, solvents, and various other solutions in chemical industry.

Measure changes in concentrations of liquid chemicals in the harshest conditions of chemical processing industry. See the typical processes and applications where the inline refractometer can be used for product quality and process control.

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Food and Beverage

Inline Brix, total dissolved solids, or other other liquid concentrations for dairy, whey, brewing, juices, soft drinks, meat and fish products, ingredients, and fruit and vegetables processing.

Stable inline liquid concentration measurements for instant productivity and material gains, and simplified process operation. Learn more from the application examples.

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Oil Refining and Petrochemical

Loading and unloading operations, sulfuric acid alkylation, amine gas treating, gas dehydration, and lube oil production

Eliminate sampling, improve product consistency and operations safety and optimize the process with the help of Vaisala Polaris process refractometers.

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Pharmaceutical and Biotachnology

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) development and production, Pharmaceutical fermentation, Vaccine and penicillin production, Protein concentration and filtration.

The Polaris Process Refractometer provides continuous, accurate, and repeatable measurements to optimize R&D and production processes.

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Pulp and Paper

Black liquor, green liquor, brown stock washing, filtrates, and other liquids in chemical recovery line and fiberline

Optimize processes in the pulp and paper industry.

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Semiconductor

KOH (Potassium hydroxide), H2SO4 (Sulfuric acid), HF (Hydrofluoric acid), NH4OH (Ammonium hydroxide), HCl (Hydrochloric acid), IPA (Isopropyl alcohol), EKC, CMP slurries, and others

Real-time concentration monitoring of wet chemical processes, including wafer manufacturing, etching, and cleaning

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Sugar

Cane and beet sugar crystallization control

Inline process refractometer for advanced supersaturation control and ensuring fine crystal formation and growth. Learn how to optimize cane and beet sugar refining and milling processes to achieve substantial energy conservation.

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Sweeteners

Total dissolved solids (TDS) measurement in the production of starch sweeteners and sugar substitutes such as glucose (dextrose), fructose glucose syrup, corn syrup, and sorbitol.

Inline liquid concentration measurement for liquid and crystal sweeteners manufacturing. Learn how to use the inline process refractometer to optimize downstream processes and comply with tight final product specifications.

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