March 2012

The Ultra-Violet Optical Screening Tool (UVOST) is a direct-push-delivered sensor that allows rapid screening of most petroleum-based light nonaqueous phase liquids (LNAPLs), such as fuels, lubricants, and crude oils, without interference from dissolved-phase hydrocarbons. Using laser-induced ?uorescence (LIF) technology, it immediately detects subsurface contamination without having to draw samples or wait for lab results. As the probe is driven into the ground, the LNAPL’s ?uorescence signal is sent through a ?ber-optic cable to a detector and logged by a laptop computer.

Oil Eater Naturals are eco-friendly absorbent pads, rolls, and socks that are designed to provide a safer and cleaner workplace while helping users meet U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements. The products are made of natural plant byproducts and feature woven construction. They are suitable for production lines, industrial and maintenance facility ?oors, loading docks, and other areas, and are available in 16-in.×18-in. pads and 28-in.×150-ft rolls.

The TOC-L Series analyzer employs the 680°C combustion catalytic oxidation method to measure total organic carbon in aqueous samples. With a wide detection range of 4 µg/L to 30,000 mg/L, it is suitable for analyzing ultra-pure to highly contaminated samples of wastewater, brine, seawater, drinking water, and pharmaceutical process water. It features automatic sample acidi?cation and sparging, as well as an automatic dilution function that reduces sample salinity, acidity, and alkalinity. This signi?cantly extends the useful life of the device’s catalysts and combustion tubes.

The integral variable-frequency drive (VFD) motor controls of this metering pump help to improve the accuracy and repeatability of dosing, sampling, and metering. The progressing-cavity design creates smooth flow that is free from pulsations and variations in velocity and volume, helping to prevent material waste and mixture imbalance. The newest models are available with capacities from 0.1 to 400 gal/h and operating pressures to 300 psi. All close-coupled pumps are now constructed from stainless steel for improved corrosion protection.