Inline Raman Process Spectroscopy

Reduce Giveaway.
Tighten Blend Control.

Refinery and terminal margins improve when blend quality is measured continuously — not verified after value is lost. tec5USA provides industrial-grade spectrometers, rugged probes, and hazardous-area-capable systems for reliable performance in refinery and petrochemical environments.

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Live Process Monitor

94%

Blend Accuracy

87RON

Octane Rating

99.7%

Spec Compliance

Continuous inline monitoring

Challenge

Limited real-time visibility into hydrocarbon composition in pipelines, reactors, and separation units. Dependence on slow laboratory or chromatographic analysis delays critical decisions.

Solution

Real-time molecular identification of hydrocarbons and gases. Continuous inline monitoring of composition directly in process streams for faster operational decisions.

Challenge

Variability in feedstock composition affecting refining and petrochemical processes, leading to inconsistent product quality and suboptimal processing conditions.

Solution

Rapid identification of changing feed composition. Improved process control for distillation, reforming, and blending with more stable product quality and optimized conditions.

Challenge

Monitoring complex gas mixtures (H₂, C1–C4+, CO, CO₂, N₂) in hydrogen production, reforming, and syngas processes requires simultaneous multi-component measurement.

Solution

Simultaneous measurement of multiple gases with strong Raman signatures. Ideal for hydrogen and syngas monitoring, supporting optimization of reformers and hydrogen production units.

Challenge

Harsh environments with vibration, high temperatures, and corrosive chemicals. Operation in Class I Division 1 and Division 2 hazardous areas within refineries and petrochemical plants.

Solution

Industrial-grade Raman spectrometers and robust fiber-optic probes built for continuous operation. Ruggedized enclosures with support for Class I Division 1 and 2 hazardous area installations.

Risk Management

Reduce Off-Spec Risk

Real-time molecular identification prevents out-of-spec product from moving downstream. Continuous composition monitoring in pipelines and separation units catches deviations before value is lost.

Precision Control

Optimize Blend Accuracy

Continuous composition data enables precise blend adjustments in real time. Raman spectroscopy identifies changing feed composition instantly, supporting tighter octane control and specification performance.

Throughput

Improve Operational Efficiency

Faster decisions without waiting for lab results. Optimized processing conditions across distillation, reforming, and blending operations. Simultaneous multi-gas measurement for hydrogen and syngas processes.

Gasoline Blending

Continuous monitoring of blend composition for tighter octane and specification control. Reduce product giveaway and improve blend economics with real-time Raman measurement.

Hydrocarbon Transfer Lines

Real-time composition verification during pipeline transfers and product movements. Confirm quality before shipment and reduce off-spec material reaching storage or loading.

Octane-Related Quality

Inline measurement strategies tied directly to octane quality and product value. Support blending optimization and real-time quality assurance across refinery operations.

Real-Time Operating Adjustments

Faster operational response to changing feed conditions and process drift. Enable operators to make confident adjustments based on live composition data instead of delayed lab results.

Analyzer

NIR Spectrometer
and Analyzer

NIR analyzer for continuous process monitoring.

Extended InGaAs detector with optimized gratings for NIR performance
960-2170 nm available spectral range with high wavelength accuracy
Multi-channel operation supports up to 8 measurement locations

Interface

Standardized assemblies for direct integration:

Fully functional, CE-tested spectrometer
High vibration and temperature tolerance
Numerous configuration and installation options

Reduce Giveaway.
Tighten Blend Control.

Stop Verifying After Value is Lost