New Reduced Volume TAN System Saves Cost and Use of Organic Solvents

GR Scientific (UK) has launched a new micro system for Total Acid Number (TAN) analysis of transformer oil samples. A micro combination pH electrode and optimised titration vessel has been developed specifically to address the reduction in organic solvent consumption. The system enables the user to save up to 75% of the volume and cost of organic solvent used in the analysis. The new system reduces the cost per test to around $2 and greatly reduces the cost of waste solvent disposal. GR Scientific have worked closely with a UK sensor company to develop a micro combination electrode to use with the system. The electrode offers excellent stability for non-aqueous titrations. It is an ‘easy to clean’ design which is an important feature for oil analysis instruments. The system is easy to use and has been developed specifically for the wide range of TAN values expected from Oil Industry samples.