Accurity™
Hydrogen Measurement in Liquid Aluminium
Accurity™
Hydrogen Measurement in Liquid Aluminium
Accurity™ Hydrogen Measurement
Direct and accurate hydrogen measurement in liquid aluminium
Well known and proven measurement probe
Integrated tablet (iPad) for controls and results display
Portable and robust equipment designed for the plant floor
The Accurity™ unit gives immediate measurements of the hydrogen content in liquid aluminium from an immersed probe. It works based on a gas circulation principle that has been used in the industry for hydrogen measurement for more than 30 years.
Plants handling liquid aluminium need to make sure the dissolved hydrogen is kept at the right level. The global market demands good quality aluminium with hydrogen specifications.
Rugged button for basic unit operations
No need to take off your gloves, you can easily start or stop a measurement by pressing the big button on the side of the unit.
Hydrogen Probe
The hydrogen measurement is made possible by immersing a probe in liquid aluminium. This probe will catch the hydrogen from the melt and bring it to the unit. The Accurity™ can then make a measurement of the hydrogen.
Well-known probe design
This probe design has been used in the aluminium industry for more than 30 years and is proven to be efficient and accurate for hydrogen measurement.
Good for all alloys
The same probe can be used in all aluminium alloys including wrought and foundry alloys containing silicon.
Low cost per measurement
The same probe can be reused for 10 immersions or 3 cumulative hours in the melt.
Probe replacement indication
The cumulative immersion time (probe age) is indicated on the Accurity™ display. This helps the users to know when the probe should be replaced. When the probe does not provide a good hydrogen reading, the app will suggest it replacement.
Ambient Humidity and Temperature Sensor
The hydrogen level in the melt is influenced by humidity in the air. The Accurity™ has a humidity and temperature sensor on the unit. For each hydrogen measurements, the ambient conditions are recorded for reference.
Portable Unit
Easy to carry by one person. The user can bring the Accurity™ unit at the measurement location, beside the liquid metal. Then, the hydrogen probe and thermocouple are immersed in liquid aluminium.
Hang or Sit
If space is available, it can just be put on a flat surface by the launder or furnace. Or it can hang on the side by its hooks.
Heat Protection Shields
The Accurity™ electronics inside the enclosure are protected from the liquid metal heat radiation by a heat shield facing the metal. If the unit sits on a hot surface, the base shield will prevent the Accurity™ enclosure from getting too much heat.
Nitrogen Gas
The Accurity™ unit needs pure nitrogen as carrier gas for the hydrogen measurement. The unit has a built-in gas bottle filled with pure nitrogen. So there is no need to have any gas supply at the measurement location.
When the bottle is empty, it can be refilled from a nitrogen source using the provided pressure regulator.