Advanced X-ray Transmission (XRT) Sulphur Gauge

The Rigaku (USA) NEX XT system is a versatile, compact and robust X-Ray Transmission (XRT) process gauge was specifically optimised for the total sulphur analysis needs of refineries, pipelines, blending operations, heavy oil upgrading, bunkering terminals and other storage facilities. Featuring 3rd generation X-ray Transmission (XRT) technology, the new Rigaku NEX XT represents the next evolution of process gauge for sulphur measurement (0.02% to 6% S).

It is not only faster, but more sensitive and far more compact than competitive systems, providing continuous, reliable detection of sulphur at pressures up to 1480 psig and 200ºC. The Rigaku NEX XT can operate as a stand-alone analyser or provide real time closed loop control when tied into a blending or plant wide automation system. Due to its unique design and robust construction, sample conditioning and recovery systems are typically not required.

Applications include bunker fuel blending to meet MARPOL Annex VI sulphur restrictions, interface detection of different grade fuels delivered via pipelines, refinery feedstock blending and monitoring, and the quality monitoring of crude at remote collection and storage facilities.

Among its other key features are a simplified user interface, reduced standards requirement, automatic density compensation, automatic water compensation, password protection, and standard platform for communicating sulphur, density, and water content to a plant-wide DCS.