TD-550 Portable Oil-in-Water Analyser
Portable UV fluorescence analysis for crude oil, diesel, lubrication oils and other heavier hydrocarbons in water, from low ppb levels to 5000 ppm.
Portable analysis for heavier hydrocarbons
The TD-550 combines sensitive fluorescence measurement with a clear touchscreen workflow for rapid grab-sample testing in the field or laboratory.
01 / MEASUREMENT
Crude and heavier-oil measurement
The single-channel optical system is designed for crude oil, diesel, lubrication oils and fuel oils in water.
- Low ppb detection capability
- Up to 5000 ppm range
- Target-oil calibration
02 / OPERATION
Choose the required preparation method
Use common extraction solvents or the documented no-solvent method according to the sample and reporting objective.
- Saved extraction ratios
- Direct or raw calibration
- Method-correlation support
Core TD-550 information
Published performance depends on the target oil, calibration, extraction method and background fluorescence in the sample.
Portable field analysis
Carry the analyser between sampling points or use it in a compact laboratory.
Stored calibrations
Retain multiple calibrations and site locations for repeatable workflows.
Flexible display units
View results in ppm, ppb, mg/L, μg/L or raw units.
Method correlation
Correlate results with methods such as USEPA 1664A and ISO 9377-1.
A clear grab-sample workflow
Configure the method around the target oil, required range and preferred extraction approach.
01.
Collect the sample
Take a representative water sample using the agreed site procedure.
02.
Select the calibration
Choose the saved target-oil calibration, location and display units.
03.
Prepare the sample
Apply the specified solvent extraction or approved no-solvent procedure.
04.
Load the cuvette
Place the prepared sample in the correct measurement position.
05.
Analyse the result
Run the saved method and review the concentration on screen.
06.
Store and export
Save the result and transfer records by USB or MicroSD.
Portable measurement for crude and heavier oils
Match the calibration and preparation method to the target hydrocarbon, water matrix and reporting requirement, then confirm the configuration with PMA.
Features
- Full-colour touchscreen
- Advanced data logging
- Saved calibrations and sites
- USB data output
- MicroSD data storage
- Direct and raw calibration
- Multiple display units
- Portable battery operation
- External mains power
- Solvent extraction compatibility
- No-solvent method compatibility
- CE-approved platform
Applications
- Produced-water checks
- Industrial wastewater
- Steam condensate
- Cooling-water monitoring
- Intake protection
- Discharge compliance
- Oil-in-soil analysis
- Stormwater monitoring
- Treatment verification
- Refinery wastewater
- Petrochemical facilities
- Marine and offshore work
- Environmental investigations
- Site-to-site surveys
- Laboratory correlation
Targets and measurements
- Crude oil
- Diesel
- Lubrication oils
- Fuel oils
- Produced-water hydrocarbons
- Extractable petroleum hydrocarbons
- Oil in wastewater
- Oil in cooling water
- Oil in condensate
- Oil in stormwater
- Oil in soil extracts
- Discharge oil checks
- Intake oil contamination
- Treatment inlet samples
- Treatment outlet samples
- Site-specific oil standards
- Raw fluorescence signal
- Method-correlated results
The 5 ppb to 5000 ppm range is target-oil dependent. Review preparation, calibration and background fluorescence for each application.
Designed for portable oil analysis
The TD-550 combines touchscreen guidance, stored calibrations and flexible extraction options in one transportable platform.
Touchscreen
Access methods, readings, history and instrument settings.
Data history
Filter time-stamped results by calibration, date or location.
Portable power
Use the internal battery or connect external power.
Flexible methods
Configure cuvette, extraction ratio, calibration and units.
Built for practical field and laboratory work
01
Low detection capability
Sensitive fluorescence supports low-level oil-in-water screening.
02
Wide measuring range
The published range extends from low ppb to 5000 ppm.
03
Target-oil calibration
Use representative oil for application-specific response.
04
Full-colour interface
The touchscreen supports analysis, graphing and history review.
05
Multiple locations
Store site names with calibrations and sample results.
06
Flexible extraction
Use supported solvents or the no-solvent method.
07
Battery operation
Six to eight hours supports mobile sampling work.
08
Data export
USB and MicroSD support reporting and traceability.
09
Method correlation
Correlate site methods to recognised laboratory procedures.
Technical specifications
Published TD-550 information for application and specification review.
| Measurement principle | UV fluorescence |
| Common target oils | Crude oil, diesel, lubrication oils and fuel oils |
| Detection range | 5 ppb to 5000 ppm, target dependent |
| Power | 90-240 VAC external supply; 6-8 hours battery |
| Data output | USB and MicroSD card |
| Calibration | Direct and raw |
| Display units | ppm, ppb, mg/L, μg/L and raw |
| Approvals | CE |
| Data management | Multiple calibrations, sites, timestamps and graphing |
Confirm the target oil, calibration and preparation method with PMA before procurement.
Where the TD-550 can be used
The best fit is grab-sample analysis involving crude oil or another heavier petroleum target.
Produced water
Check treatment stages, outlet points and optimisation trials.
Cooling and condensate
Investigate oil ingress in cooling water or steam condensate.
Environmental sampling
Screen wastewater, stormwater, discharge water and soil extracts.
Portable screening does not replace required laboratory analysis
Use accredited methods and statutory sampling where the permit or investigation requires them.
How does portable UV fluorescence analysis work?
The TD-550 detects fluorescence from aromatic hydrocarbon components and converts the response through the selected calibration.
Why use target-oil calibration?
Different oils fluoresce differently, so representative calibration improves relevance.
Which preparation method should be used?
Choose the solvent or no-solvent method matching the target, matrix and reporting basis.
What controls the detection range?
Oil composition, background, preparation and calibration influence usable range.
Continue your oil-in-water research
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Discuss Your Sample
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