To maximize the production of Ethylene Oxide (EO), producers use our EXTREL™ MAX300-RTG™ 2.0 Industrial Process Mass Spectrometer to calculate and control several parameters within the process. Accuracy, stability and very quick measurements are crucial to meet and even exceed EO Licensor requirements.
Common Products Derived from Ethylene Oxide
Ethylene oxide is a key building block in the production of numerous everyday chemicals and industrial materials, including:
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Ethanolamines – Used in the manufacture of detergents and for purifying natural gas.
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Ethoxylates – Found in detergents, dispersants, surfactants, and emulsifiers.
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Ethylene Glycols – Essential for producing antifreeze, coolants, polyester, and PET plastics.
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Glycol Ethers – Used in brake fluids, hydraulic fluids, cleaning products, paints, lacquers, and solvents.
The production process for these materials is highly complex and demands precise control to maintain catalyst efficiency over time—a challenge that is both costly and time-intensive. Traditional analyses often require monitoring up to eight chemical components at high concentration levels, with the additional need to detect chlorinated hydrocarbons at low PPM levels.
The MAX300-RTG Industrial Process Mass Spectrometer streamlines this entire process by delivering rapid, real-time analysis of full process streams in seconds. It offers analysis times of approximately 400 milliseconds per compound, with complete stream cycling—including sample switching—completed in under 10 seconds. In fact, analysis of one feed stream, three reactor outlet streams, and the CO₂ absorption column overhead is performed in under one minute.
This enables operators to:
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Precisely measure both reactor feed and outlet streams
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Rapidly calculate oxygen and carbon balances, ethylene conversion, and overall efficiency
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Maintain catalyst performance and avoid thermal runaway or bed degradation
With the MAX300-RTG, manufacturers can achieve both high process insight and greater operational control in demanding ethylene oxide applications.
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The TIGER OPTICS™ T-I Max EtO™ from Process Insights is an advanced trace ethylene oxide (EtO) gas analyzer designed to meet the stringent demands of modern industrial and environmental monitoring. Utilizing Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRDS), it delivers rapid, continuous measurements with exceptional sensitivity, achieving detection limits as low as 1.0 parts per billion (ppb). This high level of precision ensures compliance with updated NESHAP requirements and is ideal for facility-wide exposure monitoring and leak detection.
Engineered for reliability and low maintenance, the T-I Max EtO operates without the need for calibration gases or consumables, reducing operational costs and downtime. Its robust design, featuring 316L stainless steel wetted materials and a compact form factor, allows for seamless integration into various industrial settings. With a fast response time of less than 3 minutes to T90 and user-friendly interfaces—including a 5.7” LCD touchscreen and multiple communication protocols—the analyzer provides real-time insights essential for safeguarding personnel and ensuring environmental compliance.