Follow these instructions for choosing the correct installation location for the process refractometer. The correct location ensures that the prism stays self-cleaning and that the lifecycle of the device is not decreased.
| Plan enough space around the refractomer for installation, maintenance, and removal. |
- If the temperature varies along the process pipe, select the position with the highest process temperature. This minimizes the risk of prism coating, because higher temperature means higher solubility and lower viscosity.
- If the process pipe diameter varies, select the position with the smallest diameter (and highest velocity). This keeps the prism cleaner.
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| Vertical pipes |
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| Horizontal pipe (pipe side) |
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| The maximum tilt is 15 ° on the longitudinal axis. |