RAMSYS Process Spectrometer
Rugged components such as hazardous environment protected Raman probes, and the industrially hardened spectrometer parts makes the RamSys™ ideal for use in the industrial environment.
Monitoring of chemical processes using "in situ" analyzers is becoming more and more important for today's industry. Spectroscopic techniques are of special interest because they provide precise information about the reaction at the molecular level. A better understanding of the process can improve efficiency, resulting in reactions that produce less waste, use less raw material, and yield better products. These methods are also becoming important for process optimization, as they enable precise monitoring of the process, which results in higher reliability. In general Raman combines the spectral simplicity and analysis of IR with the ease of sampling of NIR. The high content of spectral information and the use of fiber optics for product sampling makes Raman useful for process optimization and monitoring. In addition, Raman offers advantages for certain types of products and processes.
FT-Raman has the advantage of its long wavelength excitation at 1064 nm. Thus fluorescence, which is often observed when using visible Raman systems, is significantly reduced. FT-Raman process analysis is especially useful in the following situations:
- Symmetrical molecular homonuclear groups are formed or consumed during the reaction
- Strongly scattering mixtures (e.g. emulsions, slurries) are present
- Chemometric methods cannot be used effectively (e.g. when reaction starting conditions often change)
- Sample fluoresces when using visible excitation.