Effective pH monitoring pays off in the chemical industry
William Blythe makes efficiency and cost savings with Memosens
William Blythe, a speciality chemicals company, requires careful pH monitoring of its processes to manufacture the flame-retardant additive Flamtard. Thanks to advice from Endress+Hauser and Memosens technology, the company was able to cut the number of pH sensors being used and improve its maintenance routine, resulting in both cost and efficiency savings.
Memosens sensors in the process
The number of pH sensors has been cut by almost two thirds.
The benefits
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Cost savings: reducing the number of pH sensors used annually.
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Efficiency gains: calibration in the workshop saves time and effort.
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Improved accuracy: sealed connection prevents moisture ingress.
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First-class service: experts always on hand with advice.
“Advice from Endress+Hauser allowed us to cut down on spending drastically.”
William Blythe
The challenge
William Blythe’s portfolio features tin, copper and iodine compounds that are used in a wide range of markets. One major growth area is in the polymer additives market, with the company offering flame-retardant synergist products under the brand Flamtard. During the manufacturing of Flamtard, careful monitoring of the pH values is required to achieve the performance required, but the pH sensors being used were failing more frequently than in other applications.
The solution
In 2022/23, advice was sought from Endress+Hauser and the type of probe was changed to the digital pH sensor Memosens CPS71E. The sensor measures reliably even in extreme pH ranges or hazardous areas. The completely sealed inductive connection prevents moisture ingress and Memosens 2.0 digital technology enables best-practice offline calibration as the data is stored in the sensor. This increases process safety, simplifies operation and minimises downtime.
No need for calibration in the field
The pre-calibrated sensors are simply replaced in the process as required, without the need for awkward maintenance activities in the production area. Endress+Hauser also supplied a spreadsheet template to monitor the results of calibration and other sensor history to help William Blythe develop a proactive maintenance plan. That means sensors can be swapped before they fail while in use.
Sorodna ponudba
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Standardni produkti
- Zanesljivi, robustni, nezahtevni za vzdrževanje
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Specialni produkti
- Zasnovani za posebej zahtevne aplikacije
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Segment Lean Obvladajte ključne procese na preprost način |
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Segment Extended Optimirajte procese z inovativnimi tehnologijami |
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Segment Xpert Imejte pod nadzorom najzahtevnejše aplikacije |
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