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Hellma for the Petrochemical Industry

Efficient Processes and Maximum Safety

Where Complexity Meets Precision. Engineered to Exceed Expectations.

The Petrochemical Industry Under Pressure

Raw material availability, energy efficiency, and sustainability are driving the need for continuous process optimization — without compromising on safety or quality. Precise optical analytics and reliable process monitoring have become critical factors for profitability and global competitiveness.

In petrochemical production, spectroscopic measurements are essential for analyzing the chemical composition, purity, and quality of products such as crude oil, fuels, lubricants, and intermediates. Highly optimized process control is key to maximizing yield and cost efficiency.

Hellma – Your Expert Partner for Optical Measurement in Petrochemicals
With decades of experience, Hellma delivers customized solutions for real-time analysis of liquids and gases — even under the most demanding industrial conditions. Our high-precision cuvettes, flow cells, and probes integrate seamlessly into existing systems, supporting process control, increasing efficiency, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

 

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Navigating Measurement Challenges in Petrochemicals

  • Dynamic Process Conditions: Rapid changes in process conditions require continuous monitoring to ensure fast and accurate response times.
     
  • High Pressure and Extreme Temperatures: Demanding environments with high pressures and corrosive media place strict requirements on all components and materials — in terms of stability, durability, and operational safety.
     
  • Regulatory Compliance: Strictly regulated thresholds to protect the environment, human health, and the climate must be reliably met.
     
  • Maximizing Yield and Efficiency: Measuring relevant parameters at the right point in the process enables effective optimization.

Critical Measurement Parameters

✔ Concentration of Chemical Components (e.g., aromatics, olefins)
✔ Turbidity and Particle Content (e.g., sulfur content in marine fuels)
✔ Density and Refractive Index
✔ Temperature and Pressure (in conjunction with sensors)

Why Choose Hellma? Technological Strengths in Petrochemical Solutions

  • Robustly engineered products featuring metal seals and sapphire windows for exceptional chemical resistance, as well as pressure and temperature durability.

  • Use of advanced manufacturing technologies and high-precision optical components ensures consistently superior quality and reliable measurement results.

  • Premium-grade optical elements guarantee high transmission efficiency.

  • Maintenance-free operation and long service life thanks to the absence of wear parts.

Applications in the Petrochemical Industry

  • Real-time monitoring of crude oil analysis: detecting impurities and composition
  • Spectroscopic analysis of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in pipelines
  • Qualitative composition analysis of natural gas using Raman spectroscopy
  • NIR inline analysis of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
  • Reaction monitoring in cracking units: controlling reaction parameters to maximize product quality
  • Fuel and additive quality control: ensuring product purity and compliance with specifications

Fuel and Lubricant Analysis

 

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Spectroscopic Online Process Monitoring for Increased Efficiency and Yield in Oil Production

 

Natural Gas Analysis

 

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Qualitative Composition Analysis of Natural Gas Using Raman Spectroscopy

LPG Measurement

 

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Reliable Energy for the Future – NIR Inline Analysis of Liquefied Gas at Delivery

Petrochemical Analytics

 

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Safe, Clean, and Efficient: Particle Monitoring Using NIR Spectroscopy for Heavy Fuel Oil in Marine Applications

Your Benefits with Hellma at a Glance

Live Data Driving Better Decisions

Minimization of Downtime and Quality Issues

Durable, Low-Maintenance Components 

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Customized Product Solutions for Petrochemical Industry Applications

Standard solutions don’t always suffice — that’s why Hellma designs customized components tailored specifically to the demanding requirements of the petrochemical industry. Whether it’s special shapes or adapted connection options for seamless integration, we deliver precisely engineered innovations.

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