Water is a process stream too: Why smarter TOC & TNb analysis matters in modern refineries

Refineries rely on water streams from boilers, cooling and process systems to wastewater and effluent. Organic load, particles and concentration vary, challenging reliable TOC and TNb analysis.

Different water streams, different analytical demands

Condensate may have low organic carbon, while wastewater can carry higher loads, particles and complex matrices. Changing conditions can add preparation and interrupt sequences.

Reducing intervention when samples become more challenging

Direct Injection Technology is designed to support particle handling and reduce clogging risk. Inline dilution automates dilution when samples are outside the analytical range.

The same principle applies to NPOC analysis.

Smart Sparging optimises inorganic-carbon removal, while parallel NPOC processing lets pretreatment proceed as another sample is analysed.

Looking beyond samples per hour

Productivity also depends on operator interventions per batch. IGNIVIUS handles up to 170 samples for longer unattended runs and less routine reloading.

It supports TC, TIC, TOC, NPOC, POC and DOC analysis, with optional TNb.

From measurement to a more efficient workflow

Ask how much analyst time is needed from sample to reliable result. Automation can help manage changing samples and reduce routine steps.

Discover IGNIVIUS for TOC and TNb analysis in energy and industrial laboratories, and register for our first IGNIVIUS webinar.