Real-time monitoring of Uranium leaching processes in highly acidic solutions
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On-line liquid analysis with the Epsilon Xflow enables fast and accurate control of your process parameters. Across industries, increased regulations and quality specifications are driving the need for continuous monitoring of process flows.
The Epsilon Xflow provides real-time data insights, enabling you to manage your production processes more efficiently and reduce your operational costs.
The Epsilon Xflow spectrometer is available as a variety of tailored solutions for specific industries, such as petrochemicals, polymers, mining, metals, food and environmental.
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is a non-destructive elemental analysis technology which enables you to measure your process streams without any sampling loss or chemical/physical changes. Real-time on-line XRF analysis provides fast optimization of many processes parameters and product properties.
The proven and robust Epsilon 3X technology used in the Epsilon Xflow is powered by the latest advances in excitation and detection technology. A well designed optical path, a wide range of excitation capabilities for light and heavier elements, and a fast high-resolution SDD detector system contribute to the power of the Epsilon 3X. The sum of all these innovations results in highly repeatable and accurate results with low maintenance.
The flexible design of the Epsilon Xflow makes it easily integrated into many different processes and process conditions. The solution is able to handle a broad range of environments, including harsh conditions due to:
Harsh conditions are common in plant environments. Several different features enable the analyzer to cope with harsh and changing climate conditions:
Our specialists and engineers have more than 50 years’ combined experience in the field of industrial XRF, which makes us the experts in delivering turn-key solutions globally. When installing a solution, we do not leave the site before the on-line analysis is up and running smoothly.
Installations can include:
In hydrometallurgy, precise control over leaching, solvent extraction, and precipitation processes is essential. Epsilon Xflow delivers fast, robust, and non-destructive analysis of a wide range of elements, from base metals to battery precursors and rare-earth elements.
Reduced reagent consumption. Faster process control. 4x more efficient, sustainable, and profitable operations.
In oil refining operations, reduction of sulfur ‘giveaway’ can be achieved by improving blending sharpness to comply with Tier 3, Euro VI and other environmental regulations.
Excellent repeatability at low sulfur level, visualized in the graph, ensures sharper blending and thus less giveaway.
Processing ores and concentrates requires frequent and accurate monitoring to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal costs.
Epsilon Xflow enables on-line composition control of processing liquids, liquors and reagents under tough process conditions.
To minimize environmental impact and protect life in the area around mining operations from harmful elements, constant on-line monitoring of mine wastewater quality is mandatory.
Epsilon Xflow can detect traces of toxic metals and other elements to enable immediate counteractions, preventing environmental damage and penalties.
Nutrient and mineral fortification are essential steps during the production of many food products. Accurate fortification, combined with homogeneous mixing, will ensure that the final product always meets the label claim.
Epsilon Xflow provides on-line monitoring of key minerals controlled in liquid products, including potassium, calcium and iron.
| X-ray tubes | 15W X-ray tube, high resolution SDD detector |
|---|---|
| Flow cell | A flowcell configuration is adaptable to customer processes |
| Drift | Automated drift correction for stable, long-term operation |
| Interface | Built-in computer, operated with touch screen |
| Valve box | Direct valve switching:
• 8 transistor outputs and 2 isolated relays outputs
• 2 analog outputs (4 - 20 mA) for stand-alone operation |
| Options | Purge options (for operation in ATEX-regulated zones)
2 additional analog outputs Remote communication options Extended operation temperatures |
Real-time analysis of liquors and reagents during ore processing
To extract valuable metals like copper, nickel or uranium from ore, aggressive and often highly acidic liquids are used. The Epsilon Xflow can cope with challenging process conditions while maintaining the required accuracy and stability over longer periods of operation.
When impurities are detected, the multi-elemental capability of the analyzer makes fast counteractions easy. The on-line analyzer provides direct and accurate feedback on the leaching process and saves expensive reagents, lowering processing costs per ton of material.
Mining operations need constant on-line monitoring for their wastewater to prevent damage to the local environment from harmful elements.
Epsilon Xflow can detect traces of toxic metals and other elements on the spot –making immediate counteractions possible before the damage is done. This helps the mining industry minimize environmental impact and avoid penalties.
Version number: 1
Please contact support for the latest software version.
To assure that your instrument remains in top condition and performs on the highest level, Malvern Panalytical offers a wide range of services. Our expertise and support services assure an optimal functioning of your instrument.
Service for a lifetime
Adding value to your processes
On-line liquid analysis with the Epsilon Xflow enables fast and accurate control of your process parameters. Across industries, increased regulations and quality specifications are driving the need for continuous monitoring of process flows.
The Epsilon Xflow provides real-time data insights, enabling you to manage your production processes more efficiently and reduce your operational costs.
The Epsilon Xflow spectrometer is available as a variety of tailored solutions for specific industries, such as petrochemicals, polymers, mining, metals, food and environmental.
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is a non-destructive elemental analysis technology which enables you to measure your process streams without any sampling loss or chemical/physical changes. Real-time on-line XRF analysis provides fast optimization of many processes parameters and product properties.
The proven and robust Epsilon 3X technology used in the Epsilon Xflow is powered by the latest advances in excitation and detection technology. A well designed optical path, a wide range of excitation capabilities for light and heavier elements, and a fast high-resolution SDD detector system contribute to the power of the Epsilon 3X. The sum of all these innovations results in highly repeatable and accurate results with low maintenance.
The flexible design of the Epsilon Xflow makes it easily integrated into many different processes and process conditions. The solution is able to handle a broad range of environments, including harsh conditions due to:
Harsh conditions are common in plant environments. Several different features enable the analyzer to cope with harsh and changing climate conditions:
Our specialists and engineers have more than 50 years’ combined experience in the field of industrial XRF, which makes us the experts in delivering turn-key solutions globally. When installing a solution, we do not leave the site before the on-line analysis is up and running smoothly.
Installations can include:
In hydrometallurgy, precise control over leaching, solvent extraction, and precipitation processes is essential. Epsilon Xflow delivers fast, robust, and non-destructive analysis of a wide range of elements, from base metals to battery precursors and rare-earth elements.
Reduced reagent consumption. Faster process control. 4x more efficient, sustainable, and profitable operations.
In oil refining operations, reduction of sulfur ‘giveaway’ can be achieved by improving blending sharpness to comply with Tier 3, Euro VI and other environmental regulations.
Excellent repeatability at low sulfur level, visualized in the graph, ensures sharper blending and thus less giveaway.
Processing ores and concentrates requires frequent and accurate monitoring to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal costs.
Epsilon Xflow enables on-line composition control of processing liquids, liquors and reagents under tough process conditions.
To minimize environmental impact and protect life in the area around mining operations from harmful elements, constant on-line monitoring of mine wastewater quality is mandatory.
Epsilon Xflow can detect traces of toxic metals and other elements to enable immediate counteractions, preventing environmental damage and penalties.
Nutrient and mineral fortification are essential steps during the production of many food products. Accurate fortification, combined with homogeneous mixing, will ensure that the final product always meets the label claim.
Epsilon Xflow provides on-line monitoring of key minerals controlled in liquid products, including potassium, calcium and iron.
| X-ray tubes | 15W X-ray tube, high resolution SDD detector |
|---|---|
| Flow cell | A flowcell configuration is adaptable to customer processes |
| Drift | Automated drift correction for stable, long-term operation |
| Interface | Built-in computer, operated with touch screen |
| Valve box | Direct valve switching:
• 8 transistor outputs and 2 isolated relays outputs
• 2 analog outputs (4 - 20 mA) for stand-alone operation |
| Options | Purge options (for operation in ATEX-regulated zones)
2 additional analog outputs Remote communication options Extended operation temperatures |
Real-time analysis of liquors and reagents during ore processing
To extract valuable metals like copper, nickel or uranium from ore, aggressive and often highly acidic liquids are used. The Epsilon Xflow can cope with challenging process conditions while maintaining the required accuracy and stability over longer periods of operation.
When impurities are detected, the multi-elemental capability of the analyzer makes fast counteractions easy. The on-line analyzer provides direct and accurate feedback on the leaching process and saves expensive reagents, lowering processing costs per ton of material.
Mining operations need constant on-line monitoring for their wastewater to prevent damage to the local environment from harmful elements.
Epsilon Xflow can detect traces of toxic metals and other elements on the spot –making immediate counteractions possible before the damage is done. This helps the mining industry minimize environmental impact and avoid penalties.
Version number: 1
Please contact support for the latest software version.
To assure that your instrument remains in top condition and performs on the highest level, Malvern Panalytical offers a wide range of services. Our expertise and support services assure an optimal functioning of your instrument.
Service for a lifetime
Adding value to your processes
Real-time, simultaneous multi-element analysis. Pre-calibrated for your industry. Ready for fast quantification right on your production line.