Oil in Water Monitoring Applications
Choose portable oil in water analysis or continuous online oil-in-water monitoring for produced water, cooling water, wastewater, refinery processes, hydrocarbon leaks and algae-bloom risk.
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Steam condensate and boiler feed
The TD-120 provides continuous protection for condensate return and boiler systems; portable oil in water analysers support follow-up sampling.
Explore monitoring applications
Produced-Water Oil Monitoring
Track oil carryover through produced-water treatment and combine continuous trends with targeted sample checks.
Refinery Wastewater Oil Monitoring
Investigate hydrocarbon carryover in refinery wastewater and choose monitoring around the stream, oil and operating decision.
Cooling-Water Oil Leak Detection
Monitor cooling-water hydrocarbon changes to support earlier investigation of heat-exchanger leaks and process contamination.
Chlorophyll-A Monitoring
Follow changes in chlorophyll-A to support algae-bloom awareness and water-intake operating decisions.
APPLICATION REVIEW
Choose the instrument around the decision
Define the target, required range, sample type, measurement frequency, calibration basis and outputs before specification.
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Target
Identify crude oil, refined fuel, aromatic hydrocarbon or chlorophyll-A.
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Sampling mode
Choose portable grab-sample testing or continuous online measurement.
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Measuring range
Confirm normal levels, alarm thresholds and maximum expected concentration.
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Sample condition
Review salinity, solids, temperature, pressure and background fluorescence.
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Calibration
Use representative standards or target oil and agree the reporting method.
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Outputs
Plan local display, data export, alarms and plant-control integration.
Application details matter
The preferred product depends on the target and whether the result is needed at a sampling visit or continuously at the process.
Continuous oil
The TD-120 provides rapid online oil-in-water readings and alarms.
Continuous algae
The CF-200 measures chlorophyll-A in fresh water or seawater.
Laboratory checks
Retain accredited analysis and statutory sampling where required.
Product selection details
Compare the target, sampling mode and process need before specification.
| Decision | Recommended starting point |
| Portable heavier-oil analysis | TD-550 |
| Portable heavy and lighter hydrocarbons | TD-560 |
| Continuous oil-in-water monitoring | TD-120 |
| Continuous chlorophyll-A monitoring | CF-200 |
| Grab-sample data export | TD-550 or TD-560 |
| Fast process alarms | TD-120 |
| Fresh-water algae range | CF-200: 0-500 μg/L |
| Seawater algae range | CF-200: 0-100 μg/L |
Confirm the complete application and representative sample conditions with PMA.
Where each product fits
The product range separates portable hydrocarbon analysis from continuous oil or chlorophyll-A monitoring.
TD-550
TD-550 portable analyser for crude oil, diesel, lubrication oils and heavier petroleum products.
TD-560
TD-560 dual-channel analyser for TD-550 targets plus BTEX, fuels, condensates and lighter hydrocarbons.
TD-120
TD-120 online monitor for cooling, condensate, intake, treatment and process protection.
CF-200
CF-200 chlorophyll-A monitor for fresh-water and seawater algae-bloom indication.
Oil in Water Monitoring Guides
Use these practical guides to compare measurement approaches, understand UV fluorescence and prepare an application review.
Portable vs Online Monitoring
Compare spot-check analysis with continuous monitoring and choose the approach that fits the measurement decision.
How UV Fluorescence Works
Understand how UV fluorescence detects oil and hydrocarbons in water, including its strengths and practical limits.
TD-550 vs TD-560
Compare the portable oil-in-water analysers by hydrocarbon target, measurement range, workflow and application.
Produced Water Monitoring
Plan continuous oil-in-water monitoring for produced water, industrial wastewater and process discharge.
Which product fits your application?
Share the target, expected range, sample conditions, measurement frequency and required outputs with PMA for an application review.