US: Thermo Fisher Scientific have released a new online elemental analyser that can be used in real time quality control for process optimisation in cement production. The Thermo Scientific CB Omni Fusion analyser allows users to choose either an electrically-driven neutron generator or an isotope, Californium (252Cf), as the analyser’s excitation source. This enables them to continuously measure the elemental composition of the entire raw material stream carried on a conveyor belt.
“Cement manufacturers are under increased pressure to maximise resources and reduce costs,” said Kevin Gordon, global marketing manager for prompt gamma neutron activation analysis for Thermo Fisher Scientific. “We’ve developed the CB Omni Fusion with flexibility in mind. Quality control managers and operators can gather immediate results from raw material analysis to save time, money and energy, and they can customize the instrument to work best for them.”
The product also features a new software interface suite, Omni View, which allows users to configure the analyser to their process requirements. Additional features of the Thermo Scientific CB Omni Fusion analyser include: auto-diagnostic software to track system health and operational conditions; modular design to facilitate installation on existing conveyor trusses; and one to four large volume detectors and variable tunnel heights to accommodate process conditions.
The Thermo Scientific CB Omni Fusion analyser follows other analytics products from Thermo Fisher Scientific including the CB Omni and CB Omni Flex. It can also be used for elemental analysis in the sinter ore, scrap steel and mineral production processes.