In the industrial world, hazardous environments pose unique challenges that demand exceptional solutions.
From oil refining to paint production, maintaining safety and accuracy in such settings is paramount. Nova Industrial Analytics rises to the occasion with Phoenix EX, offering advanced sensors and analytics designed to overcome these obstacles with unparalleled reliability and precision.
The Challenge of Hazardous Environments
Hazardous environments are characterized by the presence of flammable gasses, combustible dust, or other dangerous materials that can compromise safety and operational efficiency. Ensuring accurate process measurements while meeting all safety requirements means specialized technology for these environments.
Phoenix EX: Advanced Solutions for Hazardous Areas
Phoenix EX is Nova Industrial Analytics’ premier solution for hazardous areas, featuring certifications for the North American and IEC requirements without the need for purge and pressurization. This rugged stainless steel enclosure provides a wide range of spectroscopic techniques, ensuring versatility and precision.
- Robust Design for Safety and Durability
- Phoenix EX is housed in a rugged stainless steel enclosure that meets the highest safety standards. It eliminates the need for purge and pressurization, significantly reducing installation and maintenance costs in hazardous areas.
- Bringing Spectral Innovation from the Laboratory to the Factory Floor
- This compact system bridges the gap between laboratory precision and industrial practicality. With configurations for wavelength ranges from ultraviolet through mid-infrared, Phoenix EX handles real-time measurements across a variety of mediums including powders, solids, liquids, gasses, gels, and pastes.
- Innovative AI-enabled Architecture
- Nova Analytics custom electronics design powers Phoenix EX, providing all control features and necessary computations for both local and remote access to data and configuration parameters. This includes:
- Complete instrumentation control and data acquisition
- Industrial Windows OS
- Internal sensors and diagnostics
- Internal storage for methods, spectra, and results
- On-board computation of chemometric models
- Communication via multiple protocols to control systems or local display and control units
- Nova Analytics custom electronics design powers Phoenix EX, providing all control features and necessary computations for both local and remote access to data and configuration parameters. This includes:
- World’s First Interchangeable Process Interface for Hazardous Locations
- Phoenix EX features the world’s first interchangeable process interface compatible with all versions of the Phoenix system. These interfaces, which can be exchanged even within hazardous areas, include:
- Sample interfaces for measurements in absorption or reflection including probes and flow cells.
- Integrated temperature measurement at interface for increased accuracy.
- Interfaces for solids, liquids, gasses, gels, and pastes.
- Phoenix EX features the world’s first interchangeable process interface compatible with all versions of the Phoenix system. These interfaces, which can be exchanged even within hazardous areas, include:
Key Applications in Hazardous Environments
Phoenix EX is indispensable across a variety of hazardous applications, ensuring safety and precision where it matters most:
- Hydrogen Production & Transportation: Ensuring purity and detecting contaminants in hydrogen, crucial for fuel cells and energy storage.
- Ethanol Production: Monitoring fermentation processes to optimize yield and quality while maintaining safety.
- Solvent Based Cleaning: Monitor residual products in rinse solution.
- Paint & Polymer Production: Color and additive concentrations.
- Moisture in Fuels: Detecting and controlling moisture levels to maintain fuel integrity and performance.
- State-of-Charge in Flow Batteries: Providing accurate measurements of battery charge levels for efficient energy storage and utilization.
- Biofuel Production: Ensuring consistency and quality in biofuel production processes.
- Lithium Mining & Processing: Monitoring the purity and composition of lithium, essential for battery manufacturing.
Beyond Safety: Enhancing Efficiency and Compliance
While safety is a primary concern, Phoenix EX also drives efficiency and compliance. By providing accurate and reliable data, our sensors enable industries to:
- Increase Process Efficiency: Real-time measurements allow for immediate process adjustments, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Eliminate Material Waste: Precise monitoring reduces waste, leading to cost savings and environmental benefits.
- Realtime Quality Control: Ensure consistent product quality with real-time data analytics and optional close loop control.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of regulatory requirements by consistently meeting and exceeding safety and quality standards.
- Product Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of product quality through continuous monitoring and adjustments.
Conclusion
Navigating the complexities of hazardous environments requires advanced technology that prioritizes safety without compromising on performance. Nova Industrial Analytics, with Phoenix EX, stands at the forefront of this challenge, delivering reliable and precise process analytics that empower industries to operate safely and efficiently.
With Phoenix EX, you can conquer the challenges of hazardous environments and lead your industry towards a safer, more productive future. Embrace the power of innovation and ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency in your operations.