"No-Solvent" Oil-in-Water Analysis - A Robust Alternative to Conventional Solvent Extraction Methods On GlobalSpec

From Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments

Most oil-in-water analysis methods for produced water require the oil to be extracted into an organic solvent prior to measurement. Many of the organic solvents used for extraction are either extremely flammable, hazardous to human health or both. The chlorinated hydrocarbons are very expensive and must be either recycled or disposed of as hazardous waste. Volatile hydrocarbon solvents such as pentane and hexane are extremely flammable and present a serious fire and explosion risk. All major airlines and many helicopter services consider the risk so serious that they will not transport flammable solvents.

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