Argus® Technology
Spots every drop
ProAnalysis Argus® technology is a unique technology for Oil in Water (OiW) monitoring, for challenging water treatment process applications. With more than 10 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, the Argus OiW monitors has shown well-proven high performance, and have become a valuable tool for O&G operators worldwide in process optimization and discharge monitoring.
The Argus® OiW technology was developed in close cooperation with major Oil & Gas operators in the North Sea, as a response to the need for reliable oil in water monitor technology under challenging process conditions. It was introduced to the Norwegian market in 2005 and internationally in 2008. Argus® is currently a leading supplier of Oil in Water monitors worldwide, and preferred supplier by technology-leading O&G operators.
Ultrasound self-cleaning
The major challenge with optical measurements in water is contamination from the process water, especially in challenging produced water treatment processes. ProAnalysis™ patented automated self-cleaning technology ensures a clean optical measurement window, due to its unique ultrasound cleaning capabilities.
Key features
- Unique in-line probe design
- Robust measurement principle: Laser Induced Fluorescence
- Retractable in-line probe. all pressure ranges, no bypass loop required
- Patented automatic ultrasound self-cleaning
- Remote monitoring of OiW (offshore or onshore), fully integrated with industry standard control systems
- Safe area installation
- Multipoint system
- Wireless communication
Key benefits
- Continous measurements
- Improves performance of produced water treatment systems
- Minimises OiW discharges
- Reduces the use of chemicals
- Low maintenance
- Low installation costs
- Replaces manual sampling and laboratory analysis
- Prevents significant oil discharges, immediate alarm when OiW levels exceed a defined limit
- Valve shut down function on high oil concenctration