The 3000CS Analyzer is an on-line instrument offering automated ppb-level chloride and sulfate measurement for corrosion control in power plant chemistry.

Billerica, MA

METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics is launching an on-line instrument for direct measurement of corrosive ions found in power plant water and steam.

Chlorides and sulfates cause pitting and stress corrosion in expensive power plant components such as turbines and boilers, leading to extensive maintenance and unplanned shutdowns. Monitoring these ions at low ppb levels has therefore been identified as key measurements in power plant chemistry.

The METTLER TOLEDO Thornton 3000CS Analyzer provides on-line, trace-level chloride and sulfate measurements for corrosion control. The 3000CS uses microfluidic capillary electrophoresis, an ionic separation technology, to provide an alternative to expensive off-line methods such as ion chromatography and inductively coupled plasma.

The unit features semi-automatic calibration and an intuitive touchscreen interface, allowing operation without the need for extensive training. METTLER TOLEDO’s Intelligent Sensor Management technology in the analyzer provides diagnostics that predict when maintenance or replacement of consumables will be required.

“The 3000CS provides accurate chloride and sulfate measurement every 45 minutes without any operator intervention,” says Akash Trivedi, product manager for analyzers at METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics. ”It provides continuous monitoring of harmful ions and delivers a rapid return on investment by eliminating the need for costly internal or external lab tests.”

For more information on the 3000CS, contact Akash Trivedi: akash.trivedi (at) mt.com.

About METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics
METTLER TOLEDO’s Process Analytics division develops and manufactures instrumentation and sensors used for liquid process measurement, and measurement in pure and ultrapure water applications. Their product portfolio covers measurement of pH, dissolved and gaseous oxygen, dissolved ozone, oxygen reduction potential (ORP), resistivity/conductivity and total organic carbon (TOC). METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics consists of two business units, Ingold and Thornton, whose products are commonly used in industries such as:

• Pharmaceutical and biotechnology
• Chemical process and refining industries
• Brewing, food and beverage production
• Power and steam generation plants
• Microelectronics manufacturing

For additional information, visit http://www.mt.com/pro