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Why should process control be automated As a process engineer, you know that many types of analyzers have not brought full automation into your process control. Oftentimes the costly, human-intensive effort of model calibration, may cause a compromise on the quality of the analysis. Despite heavy investments in new technologies, poorly maintained analyzers result in […]

About the company Introducing 4IR Solutions, a 2020 spin-off from Aspect Imaging LTD. (a medical MRI company). 4IR Solutions provides entirely exclusive data for Advanced Process Control Optimization measuring parameters and properties that have been – until now – entirely untapped. These parameters help drive further profitability in both traditional and renewable energy sectors. 4IR […]

Biodiesel (B100):  The production of diesel-based fuels from plant-based oils (soy, corn, coconut, palm, canola, etc.), animal-based oils (chicken, beef, etc.), aquatic based oils (fish, krill, algae) and recyclable sources (used cooking oils, food processing, etc.).  Regardless of oil source, the manufacturing processes for conversion to fuel grade biodiesel are consistent from small scale oil […]

There is tremendous profit margin to be earned by monitoring dark/opaque materials. Preventative maintenance is too restrictive.  The idea is not to limit process control from lack of primary data availability, accuracy and proper measurement. True “End to End Process Control”.    With 4IR Solutions’ proprietary Petroleum Analyser you can finally monitor dark or opaque materials. […]

Abstract On-line Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) analyzers are beneficial in chemical and petroleum industries for qualitative and quantitative analyses of physical properties of process streams. NMR selectively specifies and quantifies hydrogen atoms with regard to the molecular structure of substances and their presence in mixtures. Its linear spectral response enables chemometrics to easily perform accurate […]

Comprehensive and adequate control of the process parameters of the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) is an obligatory requirement for the optimal production of naphtha, kerosene and gasoil. This has a direct impact on the economics and the profit of the refinery. Integrated real-time and on line monitoring of the feed and the distillates allow immediate […]

Utilization of AI-60 NMR 3rd generation process analyzers is gaining momentum to engineer precise blends at much lower operating costs; Utilization of this technology gives refineries a large advantage in coping with changing costs of crude oils and distillates Introduction Traditionally refineries were constructed to distill conventional light crude oils. Changing economic conditions, wide variations […]

This article establishes the capability of NMR, specifically using a mid-field 60 MHz NMR analyzer, as a viable alternative to amide analysis using the current HPLC method. It describes the work in the following areas: The identification of pure reference compounds, which constitute the mixture present in the amide stage including: The profiling of simple, […]

The strategic importance of placing a Process NMR system at the pipeline point of entry is to verify that the pipeline tender is fully intact and meets delivery specifications.  Placement of the on-line analyzer at the point of entry verifies that the supplier’s product tender is on specification. Thus, removing liability of the supplier should such […]