Michells’ Moisture in Liquids Analyzer Provides Reliable, Accurate Readings in Low-Moisture Environments

Rowley, MA: A major producer of synthetic rubber has selected Michell Instruments’ Liquidew I.S. moisture in liquids analyzer to monitor critical processes at its plant in Asia.


The plant produces Polybutadiene, a form of synthetic rubber commonly used in the manufacturing of automotive tires. Moisture content must be kept to a minimum specification of less than 1ppmw to optimize the catalytic reaction, maximizing production.

The intrinsically safe, moisture in liquids analyzer, Liquidew I.S, is capable of measuring moisture levels down to 0.001ppmW and can reliably give accurate readings in the low-moisture environment. In total, six Liquidew I.S. analyzers were installed at key points in the process to monitor moisture levels in the feedstock, the solvent as well as in the drying process.

The Liquidew I.S. moisture analyzer was selected for this application because it measures from 0.001 to 1000 ppmW with a fast response and recovery time, allowing it to rapidly indicate changes in moisture concentration. This is ideal for optimizing the drying process as it can reduce the number of drying cycles required.

Liquidew I.S.
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Lindsay Zappala
Michell Instruments Inc.
319 Newburyport Turnpike
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Rowley, MA 01969
Telephone 978-484-0005
lindsay.zappala@michell.com


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About Michell Instruments Inc.

Established in 1974, the Michell Instruments Group of Companies brings more than 35 years of research, design and technology to the field of instrumentation and control. The current product range includes dew point transmitters, chilled mirror hygrometers, relative humidity (RH) sensors, hydrocarbon dew point analyzers, moisture in liquid analyzers and oxygen analyzers. The company serves industries as diverse as petrochemical and pharmaceutical to power generation and food processing.

Michell Instruments has three manufacturing locations: UK, The Netherlands and France. The company has an extensive network of factory trained application engineers, subsidiaries and distributors stretching across 56 countries.