ABB Introduces The New FTPA2000-HP260X

A versatile multi-channel process FT-NIR analyzer for operation in potentially explosive atmospheres

ABB is proud to announce the release of the new FTPA2000-HP260X fully-integrated process FT-NIR analyzer for use in Hazardous Area locations. This unit replaces the former FTPA2000-HP260 with ATEX / C1D2 upgrade and ATEX / C1D2 PC.

The FTPA2000-HP260X is now a simpler and more cost-effective one-box solution for hazardous area multi-channel fibre-optic process FT-NIR analyzer. It is suitable for applications such as Crude Distillation, Hydrocracking, Fluid Catalytic Cracking, Lube Base Oils, Offsites Main Fuel Blending etc.

Key features include:

• A one-box solution for Hazardous Area operation
• Includes User Interface, Touch Screen, Data Controller, space for all I/O hardware and functions
• All in one compact enclosure for easy, low-utility Analyzer House installation
• Replaces and improves previous FTPA2000-HP260 ATEX package and eliminates need for separate ATEX PC enclosure
• Based on the core ABB FT-NIR Michelson cube-corner interferometer technology
• Maintains the same performance level and calibration transfer capability as the other ABB FT-NIR analyzers
• Can be interfaced to a wide range of sample interface devices
• The FTPA2000-HP260X is certified to meet ATEX Category II Gas
• The fiber optic cables and sample interface (probes / sample cells..) are certified to be installed in ATEX Category I for Gas and Dust
• Marking of the equipment:
  • II (1)/2 G Ex e ib mb px [op is Ga] IIC T4 Gb
  • II (1) D [Ex op is Da] IIIC
• Compatible with both low-OH silica and ZrF4 fibre optics; allows use for black product applications, crude oil, bunker oil, heavy fuel oil blending
• Up to 8 separate analysis channels with capability for different flow-cell temperatures, path-lengths, ranges and detectors for each channel
• TE-cooled detectors (option) for maximum sensitivity and fastest response

Key benefits include:

• Fully integrated, with in-built control I/O for external and internal sample system control
• Easier to install and commission with reduced space requirement
• No need for additional PLC controllers or interfaces
• Intuitive, easy-to-use software interface and application set-up
• Field-proven robust analyzer package for reliable 24/7 operation
• Flexible analyzer platform for multiple refinery hydrocarbon applications including heavier unit streams such as CDU feed & rundowns, base oils, VGO and HGO applications etc
• Multi-stream and multi-property analyses of refinery hydrocarbon streams with fast response

SOURCE: ABB Measurement & Analytics