Infracal Tog/Tph Analyzers For Oil and Grease Measurements

InfraCal TOG/TPH Analyzers
for
Oil and Grease Measurements
www.WilksIR.com
 Portable Field or Lab Analyzer
 Results in < 30 seconds
 Rugged and Easy to Use
 Over 2000 in use worldwide today
 Off shore oil rigs
 Refineries
 Industrial Wastewater
 Metal Parts Cleaning
Monitoring Using an Offsite Lab
=
Delayed Results
Monitoring Using an Offsite Lab
 Typical commercial laboratory turn around - two

days to two weeks
 In-house hexane/gravimetric—several hours
 Results in the discharge of effluent above
regulatory limit for extended time
 Add costs in time and dollars
Non Compliance
 The sooner the industry or regulating agency

can detect non compliance
 The sooner the problem can be corrected

What is needed:
A quick, accurate and simple

field and/or in-plant analysis:
Available with the
InfraCal TOG/TPH Analyzer
Two different models available
depending on desired measurement
range and extraction solvent
Model CVH Model HATR-T2

CVH HATR-T2
Minimum Detection Limit 2 ppm 8 ppm
Solvent Perchloroethylene, Freon, hexane, pentane,

S-316 Vertrel MCA
Component Measured Measures all hydrocarbons Measures hydrocarbons

with a boiling point higher
than the solvent—volatile
hydrocarbons will be
evaporated along with the
solvent.
Instrument Repeatability +/- 1 ppm +/- 2 ppm
Other Solvents are heavier than Solvents are lighter than

water and require a seperatory water and solvent sample
funnel or inverted vial with a can be collected from the
septa cap to collect a solvent top of the container.
sample.
Measuring Oil in Water with
the InfraCal TOG/TPH Analyzer
 Acidify sample to pH of 2
 Add 10 ml solvent to 100ml sample (10 to 1 ratio)
 Shake for 2 minutes
 A portion of the solvent is

presented to the analyzer for
analysis
Basic Measurement Concept
Infrared Analysis:
Hydrocarbons have a characteristic

absorbance in the infrared region:
2930 cm-1 or 3.4 microns
Spectrum of a hydrocarbon (red)
Overlaid with a 3.4 micron filter (black)

Infrared Absorbance
The amount of energy absorbed
is proportional to the amount of
oil/grease in the sample:
A higher oil and grease concentration has a

higher infrared absorbance
A lower oil and grease concentration has a

lower infrared absorbance
The Measurement of Oil using
Hexane
Model HATR-T2
The hexane evaporates leaving an
oil film on the crystal
Oil Film
ATR crystal
Source
Filters Dual
(Ir / Ia) Detector
A = log (I r / I a)
Infrared light (source) is focused on the
end of the crystal
Oil Film
ATR Crystal
Source Filters (Ir / Ia) Dual
Detector
A = log (I r / I a)
The infrared light reflects off
the surface of the crystal
Oil Film
Source
ATR Crystal
Filters (Ir / Ia) Dual
Detector
A = log (I r / I a)
At each reflection, the infrared light
penetrates into the oil film and is absorbed
by the oil at 2930cm-1
Infrared light
Sample
Oil Film
Internal Reflectance Element (IRE)

Source
The infrared light is focused on to
a detector containing a
2930cm-1 filter
Oil Film
ATR crystal
Source
Dual
Filters (Ir / Ia)
A = log (I r / I a) Detector
A higher oil and grease concentration
has a higher infrared absorbance
A lower oil and grease concentration

has a lower infrared absorbance
 Preset timer allows
hexane to evaporate
 After timer
countdown and 15
second run time
 Value is displayed
Cleaning the Trough Crystal
 Add enough solvent

to cover crystal
 Wipe slowly across
the crystal
Analysis Procedure
 The whole analysis, from sample

collection to final result, takes under 15
minutes
 An operator with minimal training can

do the analysis
Measurement Range
 Hexane extraction: 10- 300 ppm*
* the upper limit can be extended by dilution

Repeatability of the Hexane/Infrared
Method
Repeated runs on same sample: + 01
Independent applications of sample: + 02
Independently prepared samples: +03*
* Repeatability is dependent on how carefully the

analyst does the extraction
The Measurement of Oil using
S-316 or Perchloroethylene
Model CVH
ASTM Infrared Oil and Grease Method to
replace Freon/IR Method
ASTM Method D7066-04:
Standard Test Method for dimer/trimer of

chlorotrifluoroethylene (S-316)
Recoverable Oil and Grease and Nonpolar
Material by Infrared Determination
ASTM Method D 7066-04
 Uses a transmission cell - Model CVH
 Measures volatile constituents

The Measurement of IR Absorption of
an Oil Sample with a Cuvette
Sample Filters (IR / IA )
Source Detectors
A = log IR / IA
InfraRed light passes through the cuvette

filled with solvent from the sample extract
The infrared light is focused on to
a detector containing a
2930cm-1 filter
Sample Filters (IR / IA )
Source Detectors
A = log IR / IA
The amount of IR energy absorbed by the

sample correlates to the concentration of
oil and grease in the sample
Cuvette is filled with
solvent extract
Cuvette is placed in the analyzer
After 30 seconds,
Oil and Grease value is displayed
Measurement Range
 S-316 or Perchloroethylene: 2 -300 ppm*
* the upper limit can be extended by dilution

Repeatability of the
S-316 or perc/Infrared Method
Repeated runs on same sample: + 01
Independent applications of sample: + 01
Independently prepared samples: +02*
* Repeatability is dependent on how carefully the

analyst does the extraction
Comparing Different Analytical
Procedures
Oil and Grease
 Not a unique chemical entity
 A mixture of chemical species that vary

from source to source
 It is defined by the analytical procedure,

ie: infrared, gravimetric, GC/FID
Comparing Different Analytical
Procedures
 Infrared
 Gravimetric
 Gas Chromatograph/Flame
Ionization Detector (GC/FID)
 Ultra Violet
Each method measures different physical

properties
Technology What is What is Not
Measured Measured
All analytes removed from Very polar organics
the samples by the
Infrared extraction solvent that
contain a C-H stretching
absorption.
All analytes removed from Volatiles

Gravimetry the sample by the extraction
solvent that are not
volatilized.
All analytes removed from Very polar or involatile

GC/FID the sample by the extraction
solvent that can be
compounds depending
on choice of column,
chromatographed and that temperature program,
respond to the detector. time, etc.
Ultra Violet Aromatics only Aliphahtics

Note:
Ultraviolet (UV) measures only the aromatic

hydrocarbons in a water sample. If the
aromatic/ aliphatic ratio changes, the
reading will not be correct.
Infrared measure both the aromatic and the

aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Comparison of Hexane/Infrared and
Hexane/Gravimetric
Meat Packing Plant
Infrared Gravimetric
Sample 1 67 ppm 70 ppm
Sample 2 1990 2020
After Grease Trap at a Restaurant
Sample 1 423 415
Sample 2 332 300
Sample 3 103 130
Sample 4 157 170
Sample 5 67 74
Same Samples,
Three Different Laboratories
InfraCal InfraCal Lab 1 Lab 2 Lab 3
Wilks Customer

51 49 67 23 51

62 61 74 43 47

71 -- 76 70 49

63 53 66 55 40

3 1 14 7 <5

Using this simple and quick infrared procedure,
operators of a pretreatment system can:
 Quickly and easily assess their system’s
efficiency
 Take samples before and after treatment
 Change their system’s parameters and
immediately test the results of their changes
 See how their system functions under heavy
loads
 Avoid discharging effluent that is above the
regulatory limit
Oil and Grease Analysis with the
InfraCal TOG/TPH Analyzers
For questions or more information:

info@WilksIR.com
www.WilksIR.com 203-855-9136

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InfraCal TOG/TPH Analyzers

 Typical commercial laboratory turn around - two

 The sooner the industry or regulating agency

 The sooner the problem can be corrected

A quick, accurate and simple

Model CVH Model HATR-T2

Solvent Perchloroethylene, Freon, hexane, pentane,

Component Measured Measures all hydrocarbons Measures hydrocarbons

Instrument Repeatability +/- 1 ppm +/- 2 ppm

Other Solvents are heavier than Solvents are lighter than

 Add 10 ml solvent to 100ml sample (10 to 1 ratio)

 Shake for 2 minutes

 A portion of the solvent is

Hydrocarbons have a characteristic

Overlaid with a 3.4 micron filter (black)

A higher oil and grease concentration has a

A lower oil and grease concentration has a

Internal Reflectance Element (IRE)

A lower oil and grease concentration

 Add enough solvent

 The whole analysis, from sample

 An operator with minimal training can

 Hexane extraction: 10- 300 ppm*

* the upper limit can be extended by dilution

Repeated runs on same sample: + 01

Independent applications of sample: + 02

Independently prepared samples: +03*

* Repeatability is dependent on how carefully the

ASTM Method D7066-04:

Standard Test Method for dimer/trimer of

 Uses a transmission cell - Model CVH

 Measures volatile constituents

Sample Filters (IR / IA )

InfraRed light passes through the cuvette

Sample Filters (IR / IA )

The amount of IR energy absorbed by the

 S-316 or Perchloroethylene: 2 -300 ppm*

* the upper limit can be extended by dilution

Repeated runs on same sample: + 01

Independent applications of sample: + 01

Independently prepared samples: +02*

* Repeatability is dependent on how carefully the

 Not a unique chemical entity

 A mixture of chemical species that vary

 It is defined by the analytical procedure,

Each method measures different physical

All analytes removed from Volatiles

All analytes removed from Very polar or involatile

Ultra Violet Aromatics only Aliphahtics

Ultraviolet (UV) measures only the aromatic

Infrared measure both the aromatic and the

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