Oxidation of mercaptans (Merox)
Mercaptans are undesirable components in finished petroleum products as they adversely affect their quality. These sulfur compounds are removed by the Merox process which consists in the oxidation of mercaptans. For that purpose, the mercaptans are extracted and then oxidized by excess air to form alkyl disulfides. Typically, process gas analyzers monitor the oxidation process by measuring the oxygen level in the excess air vent downstream of the disulfide separator.
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Following product families can be used
The good nose for oxygen- O2 transmitter based on high-performance laser spectroscopy (TDLS)
- For use in use in explosion-hazardous areas (FM, ATEX and IECEx approvals)
- Measurement directly in the process or extractive using a measurement gas cell (option)
- Designed for heavy-duty industrial applications
- Compact design and easy to operate
- Long-term stability
- No moving parts