Choices are often limited when it comes to particle analysis. Your sample, and indeed, application, can reduce the scope of equipment variability. Ultimate precision is typically only achievable in the lab. Yet generalizability to real-life contexts often requires a natural setting. The trouble with field analysis is its inherent lack of control. It is generally conducted among larger samples and is thus more time-consuming than lab-based particle analysis. Research goals, the level of control needed, and the balance between internal and external validity, likely take the choice between field and lab analysis out of your hands.
However, new systems designed for portable particle analysis are pushing the letter in terms of in-field precision. The Particle Insight Raptor Portable system represents a significant leap. This article delves into this advanced technology’s innovative features and applications, emphasizing its impact on field and lab particle analysis.
Particle Insight Raptor Portable: A Comprehensive Overview
The Particle Insight Raptor Portable system is a high-resolution precision shape measurement tool for particles ranging from 3um to 800um. It’s designed for both portable and benchtop use, utilizing Dynamic Image Analysis to provide a detailed insight into raw material particles.
Key features include:
- Shape, Size, and Concentration Analysis: It offers comprehensive analysis, including shape size, concentration, and thumbnail images of each particle analyzed.
- Number-Based Measurement: This feature ensures precision without requiring a minimum concentration limit.
- Flexible Fluidic Design: Allows for diverse sample suspension options, including online analysis, and employs disposable/interchangeable flow cells.
- Sieve Correlation and Online Monitoring: The system correlates with sieve results for easy technology comparison and includes online continuous process monitoring capabilities.
- Portability and Rugged Design: Designed for field use with a ruggedized case and battery operation, it’s also suitable for lab benchtop use.
- Comprehensive Data Analysis Tools: It saves all raw images for reanalysis and includes smartphone app support for remote real-time monitoring.
- Compliance and Integration: The system complies with ASTM, ISO, and NAVAIR oil wear particle requirements and includes an embedded Microsoft Surface Pro computer for ease of use.
Applications in Oil and Gas Industry
In the oil and gas sector, the Particle Insight Raptor Portable system has specific applications:
- Drilling Mud Analysis: Understanding the size and shape of particles in drilling mud is crucial for selecting the best lubricant and predicting performance.
- Lost Circulation Materials (LCM): Analyzing the shape of LCM assists in selecting suitable materials for specific drilling applications.
- Quality Control: The system aids in maintaining high levels of process control and predicting raw material quality.
Innovations in Particle Morphology Analysis
At Vision Analytical, we are proud to introduce the Particle Insight Raptor Portable system, a groundbreaking advancement in particle analysis. Our system sets a new standard with its capability to deliver intricate particle morphology insights. These insights are pivotal for comprehensively understanding crucial aspects like flowability, dispersion, packing density, and sample segregation. The precision and detail provided by our system are indispensable for research-grade analysis, especially in production environments where the interplay of speed, accuracy, and user-friendliness is crucial.
The Particle Insight Raptor Portable system embodies a revolutionary leap in particle analysis technology. We’ve designed it to offer unmatched precision, flexibility, and portability, making it an invaluable tool in various industrial sectors, particularly in the oil and gas industry. In these sectors, quickly and accurately obtaining critical data is key for optimizing processes and ensuring stringent quality control. Our system adeptly meets these challenges, making it a quintessential tool for next-generation particle analysis. It is adeptly engineered to meet field and laboratory requirements, delivering extraordinary precision and versatility in every use case.
We’re committed to driving innovation and excellence in particle analysis, and the Particle Insight Raptor Portable system is a testament to this commitment.
