Process Analytics for Alternative Power Generation

Hydrogen production, geothermal power, biogas, and other alternative power processes rely on accurate liquid analysis to maintain process efficiency, protect equipment, and support safe operation. M4 Knick provides pH, ORP, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen measurement solutions designed for the wide range of applications present in alternative power generation. 

Process Analytics for Alternative Power Generation

Hydrogen production, geothermal power, biogas, and other alternative power processes rely on accurate liquid analysis to maintain process efficiency, protect equipment, and support safe operation. M4 Knick provides pH, ORP, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen measurement solutions designed for the wide range of applications present in alternative power generation.

Overcoming Alternative Power Measurement Challenges

Operating Safely in Hazardous Areas

Many forms of alternative power involve hazardous and aggressive media that pose dangers to workers and can damage equipment. Instrumentation and other equipment must account for both chemical compatibility and hazardous-area classification.
M4 Knick provides Ex/ATEX measurement options for hazardous installations, including compatible Memosens sensors, transmitters, and portable meters. This allows facilities to take advantage of digital sensor management while meeting safety requirements.
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Handling Extreme Chemistries

The different measurement environments of alternative power generation each have their own unique challenges. Whether it's ultrapure water, highly caustic KOH electrolyte, or acidic wash water, choosing the right sensor is crucial.
The process chemistry should always determine the sensor. M4 Knick offers sensors designed for these different chemical conditions, including Silamid and Alpha-glass reference systems, PEEK and PTFE-wetted components, ceramic junctions, and options for ultrapure water.
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Maintenance at Remote or Automated Installations

Electrolyzer skids, geothermal wellheads, and biogas digesters are often spread across large sites, away from central maintenance areas, or operate with significant automation. Limiting hands-on intervention is crucial for efficiency and safety.
Memosens moves much of the sensor-related work away from the process with offline sensor calibration and digital diagnostics. Maintenance teams can pre-calibrate sensors in the shop and plan service based on sensor condition. Automated systems can reduce hands-on work even further.
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Equipment Designed for Alternative Power Requirements

Lab & Process Measurement Solutions

Continuous process measurements provide the data needed for automated control, but grab samples and offline measurements remain important for verification, troubleshooting, and routine quality checks.

Memosens provides a common digital sensor platform that can be used to simplify both process and offline measurement workflows. Calibration data and sensor information are stored directly in the sensor, allowing a sensor to be calibrated under controlled conditions before being installed in the process.

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Pre-calibrate sensors before field installation

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Support predictive maintenance with sensor diagnostics

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Simplify sensor replacement at automated installations

Application Examples

Scrubbers: pH and Environmental Compliance

pH measurements in scrubber systems are impactful to the environment of the area, the safety of the workforce, and the process itself.
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pH Control and Conductivity Monitoring in Water Electrolysis

pH and conductivity measurements support water electrolysis efficiency at various stages of the process.
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Steam-Methane Reforming in Hydrogen

Steam-Methane Reforming: Water & Steam Quality Monitoring

pH and conductivity measurements are crucial monitors of general water and steam quality throughout the Steam-Methane reforming process.
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pH & ORP Measurements in Chlor-alkali Electrolysis

Chlor-alkali electrolysis is an important industrial process that produces chlorine, sodium hydroxide, and hydrogen.
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