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The CNA Pentos is the fifth generation of the world’s most advanced on-line elemental analyzer. Like its predecessors, it is based on the Sodern neutron technology, pulsed fast and thermal neutron activation (PFTNA).
The Pentos is the latest release of the CNA and reflects the continuous product improvement efforts of both Sodern and Malvern Panalytical:
The CNA Pentos provides high-frequency analysis of the bulk of the raw material.
The net result is a stable and on-target kiln feed, which promotes efficiency and stability throughout the rest of the process.
The high-frequency control is accomplished without the need for costly sampling equipment and laboratory staffing.
On-off electric neutron source
Automated radiation protection system (ARPS)
Modular design for minimum downtime during installation
Built-in direct link diagnostics program, ensuring optimum operation and uptime
Constant neutron flux eliminates expensive and inconvenient periodic on-site calibration
Installation of a CNA Pentos at the quarry makes it possible to effectively utilize lower grade materials by providing rapid analyses of the material going to the stockpile. This can significantly increase the lifetime of the quarry.
A CNA Pentos ahead of the stockpile ensures that pile quality targets are met, chemical variation is reduced, and minimal correction is required upon reclaim.
Using the CNA Pentos, the raw mix chemistry is measured at 1 minute intervals. This enables immediate correction of mix proportioning ratios with no mill transport delay. The end result is a raw mix that is both stable and on target, enabling stable kiln operation and the resulting reduction in fuel consumption and extension of refractory life.
Using pulsed fast thermal neutron activation (PFTNA) analysis, the CNA Pentos cross-belt analyzer is able to quickly determine the chemistry of raw materials which enables high-frequency process control.
By ’illuminating’ the material with neutrons, the CNA analyzes the bulk of the material on a belt from top to bottom and side to side delivering highly representative data.
Pulsed excitation produces high-quality time-resolved gamma ray spectra from the sample. This provides high precision and accuracy with a drastically improved signal-to-noise ratio.
| Analysis method | Pulsed fast & thermal neutron activation analysis |
|---|---|
| Generator | Electrical neutron generator (On/Off) |
| Quantified elements | Si, Al, Fe, Ca, Mg, S, Na, K, Ti, Mn, H, Cl |
| Cement parameters | LSF, C₃S, C₂S, C₃A, iron modulus, silica modulus |
| Moisture | Yes |
| Features | Non-material specific
Unaffected by varying belt loading
Stable analytical performance (SAP) system |
| Safety loop | ARPS (automatic radiation protections system) |
|---|---|
| Radiation levels | Compliant with European Council Directive 96/29/ EURATOM
No radiation when the CNA3 is not in operation |
Please contact support for the latest user manuals.
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
The CNA Pentos is the fifth generation of the world’s most advanced on-line elemental analyzer. Like its predecessors, it is based on the Sodern neutron technology, pulsed fast and thermal neutron activation (PFTNA).
The Pentos is the latest release of the CNA and reflects the continuous product improvement efforts of both Sodern and Malvern Panalytical:
The CNA Pentos provides high-frequency analysis of the bulk of the raw material.
The net result is a stable and on-target kiln feed, which promotes efficiency and stability throughout the rest of the process.
The high-frequency control is accomplished without the need for costly sampling equipment and laboratory staffing.
On-off electric neutron source
Automated radiation protection system (ARPS)
Modular design for minimum downtime during installation
Built-in direct link diagnostics program, ensuring optimum operation and uptime
Constant neutron flux eliminates expensive and inconvenient periodic on-site calibration
Installation of a CNA Pentos at the quarry makes it possible to effectively utilize lower grade materials by providing rapid analyses of the material going to the stockpile. This can significantly increase the lifetime of the quarry.
A CNA Pentos ahead of the stockpile ensures that pile quality targets are met, chemical variation is reduced, and minimal correction is required upon reclaim.
Using the CNA Pentos, the raw mix chemistry is measured at 1 minute intervals. This enables immediate correction of mix proportioning ratios with no mill transport delay. The end result is a raw mix that is both stable and on target, enabling stable kiln operation and the resulting reduction in fuel consumption and extension of refractory life.
Using pulsed fast thermal neutron activation (PFTNA) analysis, the CNA Pentos cross-belt analyzer is able to quickly determine the chemistry of raw materials which enables high-frequency process control.
By ’illuminating’ the material with neutrons, the CNA analyzes the bulk of the material on a belt from top to bottom and side to side delivering highly representative data.
Pulsed excitation produces high-quality time-resolved gamma ray spectra from the sample. This provides high precision and accuracy with a drastically improved signal-to-noise ratio.
| Analysis method | Pulsed fast & thermal neutron activation analysis |
|---|---|
| Generator | Electrical neutron generator (On/Off) |
| Quantified elements | Si, Al, Fe, Ca, Mg, S, Na, K, Ti, Mn, H, Cl |
| Cement parameters | LSF, C₃S, C₂S, C₃A, iron modulus, silica modulus |
| Moisture | Yes |
| Features | Non-material specific
Unaffected by varying belt loading
Stable analytical performance (SAP) system |
| Safety loop | ARPS (automatic radiation protections system) |
|---|---|
| Radiation levels | Compliant with European Council Directive 96/29/ EURATOM
No radiation when the CNA3 is not in operation |
Please contact support for the latest user manuals.
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
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