The COSA XENTAUR™ dew point meters, sensors, and transmitters are ideal for in-process control, production, and quality control of numerous industries, including chemical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and plastics.
- Patented HTF™ (hyper-thin film) technology enables the fastest aluminum oxide sensors
- Ideal for various process management and analytical applications
- Cost-effective and field-proven
Features
- High accuracy: Developed to deliver exact measurements, even under extreme conditions
- Extensive measuring range: Can calculate dew points from -148 °F (-100 °C) to 68 °F (20 °C)
- Quick response time: Delivers rapid and real-time calculations critical for optimization and process control
- Simple to use: Easy to install and calibrate, these tools are user-friendly
- Durable and strong: Designed to withstand harsh pressures, temperatures, and humidity levels, suitable for numerous industrial applications
- Versatile: Measure the moisture content of numerous liquids and gases, such as compressed air, hydrogen, natural gas, nitrogen, etc.
Measuring Moisture Matters in Process Control
- Quality control: Moisture content can significantly affect product quality. Excessive moisture content in foodstuff can cause spoilage or mold growth. Too little moisture in a pharmaceutical substance can impair its effectiveness
- Process optimization: A manufacturing process’s efficiency can also be impacted by its moisture level. A material may take longer to dry or use more energy to reach the appropriate moisture content if its moisture level is too high. A very low moisture content could make the material brittle or challenging to work with
- Cost savings: Measuring moisture content precisely can assist in avoiding over- or under-drying, which can waste resources and energy
- Regulatory compliance: Certain industries, like pharmaceuticals and food, have stringent moisture content restrictions. One way to make sure that these rules are followed is to measure the moisture content
Industries
The following industries use the COSA XENTAUR dew point meters:
- Natural gas production and distribution: Used to determine the amount of moisture in natural gas, which is crucial for maintaining the gas’s quality and avoiding pipeline corrosion
- Petrochemical production: For safety and quality assurance, the moisture content of petrochemical gases must be precisely measured
- Semiconductor manufacturing: The exact detection of moisture levels in process gases is necessary due to the highly dry environments needed for semiconductor production
- Power generation: For safety and corrosion prevention, the moisture content of hydrogen gas used in power generating must be precisely measured
- Food and beverage production: For the safety and quality of the final product, the moisture content of compressed air used in the preparation of food and beverages must be measured
- Medical gas production: The ability to accurately measure moisture levels in medical gases is crucial for patient safety and quality control
Aluminum Oxide Sensors | Dew Point Sensing Technology
Aluminum oxide sensors provide various advantages when used in dew point meters:
- High accuracy: Aluminum oxide sensors produce highly accurate measurements of dew point temperature, an important indicator of moisture levels. They can accurately measure dew points down to -148 °F (-100 °C)
- Wide measuring range: Aluminum oxide sensors can monitor dew points over a wide range of temperatures and pressures, making them useful in a variety of industrial applications
- Fast response time: These sensors give fast, real-time measurements, which are critical for process control and optimization
- Stable and reliable: Aluminum oxide sensors are robust and reliable, with a long lifespan and few maintenance requirements
- Resistant to contamination: These sensors are resistant to contamination from oils, fuels, and other chemicals that can cause measurement errors
- Cost-effective: Aluminum oxide sensors are relatively inexpensive when compared to other sensing technologies, making them an economical choice for dew point measurement
The benefits of adopting aluminum oxide sensors in our dew point meter are high accuracy, a wide measuring range, quick response time, stability, resistance to contamination, and cost-effectiveness. These characteristics make them an attractive option for detecting dew point temperature in various industrial applications.
Moisture Issues in the Process
Moisture is an issue in process control for various reasons.
- Product quality: Moisture content can significantly affect product quality. Excessive moisture content in a food product might cause spoiling or mold growth. Too little moisture in a pharmaceutical product can impair its effectiveness. To achieve consistent product quality, moisture content must be controlled and maintained within the appropriate range
- Process efficiency: Moisture content can also influence the efficiency of a manufacturing process. If a material’s moisture level is very high, drying may take longer or require more energy to obtain the correct moisture content. If the moisture content is too low, the material may become brittle and difficult to handle. Moisture content control can help optimize the manufacturing process and save production costs
- Equipment damage: Moisture can cause corrosion, rusting, and other damage to equipment and machinery. This can result in shorter equipment lifespans, unscheduled downtime, and higher maintenance expenses. Moisture control can help to protect and extend the life of equipment
- Safety: Moisture might be a safety risk in certain applications. Excess moisture can react with specific chemicals in chemical processing, resulting in explosions or fires. Moisture control can help avoid safety issues and protect personnel