Temperature and Humidity Measuring Instrument - Trace Moisture Monitoring in the Industrial

Maintaining consistent temperature and humidity levels in industrial settings is crucial for proper functioning machinery and production processes. Temperature and humidity changes can damage and malfunction equipment, leading to costly repairs and downtime. To prevent such incidents, it is essential to have a reliable temperature and humidity measuring instrument to monitor and control environmental conditions.

One important aspect of monitoring temperature and humidity in industrial settings is trace moisture monitoring. Trace moisture is the small amount in a gas or liquid that can cause various problems, including corrosion, bacterial growth, and chemical reactions. Measuring and controlling trace moisture levels is essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of industrial processes.

Measuring trace moisture requires highly accurate and sensitive instruments, such as trace moisture analyzers. These analyzers can measure moisture levels in parts per billion (ppb) or parts per million (ppm). They can detect moisture in various industrial processes, such as natural gas, petrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

Trace moisture analyzers are designed to operate in harsh industrial environments and can withstand extreme temperatures, high humidity, and corrosive gases. They use advanced sensing technologies, such as chilled mirrors and capacitive sensors, to accurately measure a sample's moisture content.

Chilled mirror sensors work by cooling a mirror surface to a temperature below the dew point of the sample gas. As moisture condenses on the mirror surface, the temperature of the mirror changes, and the amount of condensation is measured to determine the sample's moisture content.

Capacitive sensors, on the other hand, measure the dielectric constant of the sample gas. As moisture content increases, the constant dielectric changes, and the sensor can accurately detect and measure the moisture content.

Trace moisture analyzers can be used for a variety of applications in the industrial sector, such as:

Natural Gas Processing

Trace moisture analyzers are used to monitor the moisture content of natural gas, which can cause pipeline corrosion and damage to equipment. Moisture can also freeze and block pipelines, leading to dangerous situations. Natural gas can be processed safely and efficiently by measuring and controlling trace moisture levels.

Petrochemical Processing

Trace moisture analyzers are used in petrochemical processing to detect and control the moisture content of liquids and gases used in production processes. High moisture levels can cause corrosion, bacterial growth, and chemical reactions, leading to equipment failure and downtime. By measuring trace moisture levels, petrochemical processes can be optimized for maximum efficiency and safety.

Pharmaceutical Production

Trace moisture analyzers are used in pharmaceutical production to ensure the quality and purity of the final product. Moisture can affect the stability and efficacy of drugs, making it essential to measure and control trace moisture levels throughout the production process.

Water is an essential resource for most living organisms, yet for most industrial applications, water is considered a pollutant, and considerable time, effort and money are spent trying to remove it. 

The purpose of any humidity measurement is to determine the amount of water vapor (i.e. a gas) in a medium or process. Humidity measurement can cover a wide dynamic range from one part per billion to fully saturated steam. For example, HENGKO's temperature and humidity measuring instruments, temperature and humidity transmitters, dew point meters and other products can measure the humidity content in the range of 0-100%RH . Trace moisture refers to the measurement of a small amount of water vapor, which requires the temperature and humidity instrument products to have relatively high accuracy for measurement. HENGKO HK-J8A103 handheld calibrated temperature and humidity meter verified by SMQ. The ±1.5%RH accuracy can effectively help industrial applications to measure moisture content. The quality is comparable to imported products but the price is much cheaper than imported products.

A common industrial application for trace moisture measurement is in compressed air systems.  Often referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, compressed air is used for system kinetic energy, power tools, paint booths, heavy machinery operations, and more. When there is too much moisture in the compressed air pipeline, various problems may occur, such as corrosion and damage to the equipment of the production line, and freezing of the equipment can cause the equipment to fail to operate.

In addition, trace moisture measurement is essential for applications that handle nitrogen or other high-purity gases. Hydrogen-cooled generators require very dry gas to prevent any potential sparks from causing an explosion. Power transformers require a layer of pressurized nitrogen gas over the insulating oil. All of these industrial applications require careful and precise measurement of water content.

In conclusion, trace moisture monitoring is essential for temperature and humidity measurement in industrial settings. Trace moisture analyzers provide:

• Highly accurate and sensitive measurements.
• Allowing for the safe and efficient processing of gases and liquids in various applications, including natural gas processing.
• Petrochemical processing.
• Pharmaceutical production.

By using reliable and advanced trace moisture analyzers, industrial companies can ensure the safety and reliability of their production processes while minimizing the risk of costly downtime and repairs.

The industrial application has strict requirements, and it is necessary to choose an industrial-grade temperature and humidity measuring instrument. HENGKO temperature and humidity calibration humidity meter has passed the certification of SMQ and CE, and the quality is guaranteed. With years’ experiences of temperature and humidity industrial, HNEGKO has an engineer team with sophisticated experiences in environmental measurement and control and caring for customers, providing people with temperature and humidity related hardware and overall temperature and humidity environment solutions based on the Internet of Things and cloud technology.