EE36 Portable Oil Testing Equipment / On Line Humidity Transmitter

EE36 Portable Oil Testing Equipment / On Line Humidity Transmitter

Description:

Transmitter Series EE36 are specially designed for the measurement of water content in oil, it can be portable or online use. They are certified in accordance with the regulations of the "Germanischen Lloyd (GL)" and therefore can be utilized in the maritime field as well. EE36 is ideal for online monitoring of moisture in lubrication or insulation oil after installing on equipments, which is very important for the long-term performance and adaptive maintenance of plant and machinery. For instance, moisture affects dramatically the insulation characteristics of electrical transformer oil and therefore continuous monitoring is extremely important.The modular housing enables a user-friendly operation and a quick replacement of the sensor unit for service purposes.The construction of the transmitter makes field and local loop calibration an easy task.

EE36 is dedicated for the accurate and reliable measurement of moisture in lubrication oil in maritime applications and is certified according to the “Germanischer Lloyd (DNV GL)”. The device is specifically approved for use in MAN B&W marine diesel engines for instance.

The outstanding long-term stability and resistance to pollution of the EE36 rests on the high-end E+E capacitive sensing element of the HC series.

Humidity measurement in oil:

The monitoring of the moisture in lubrication oil is of paramount importance for the long-term performance and predictive maintenance of the machinery. The moisture in oil is described by either the absolute value “water content” x (ppm) or the relative value “water activity” aw:

0The water content x (ppm) represents the ratio between the mass of water and the mass of oil.

0The water activity aw is the ratio between the actual moisture content and the maximal moisture content of the saturated oil.

aw = 0 corresponds to completely dry oil, while aw = 1 means a fully saturated oil.

EE36 measures the water activity (aw) and the temperature (T) and calculates out of them the water content x. The accu-rate calculation of the water content of a certain oil requires a set of oil specific parameters.

The measured and the calculated values are available on two free scalable and configurable analogue outputs as well as on the optional display. Additionally, EE36 can be fitted with a relay module for alarms and process control purposes.

Installation:

The sensing probe of EE36 is designed for continuous online monitoring. In addition to the fix installation, the use of a ball valve allows for insertion and removal of the probe without process interruption.

Easy Adjustment:

The user can easily readjust the transmitter by using either a simple procedure with two push buttons on the printed circuit board or the free configuration software.

Product Configuration Software (EE-PCS):

The free configuration software (download at www.epluse.com) allows for easy setup of the analogue and alarm outputs, as well as for the adjustment of the water activity and temperature readings. Furthermore, the EE-PCS facilitate the replacement of the sensing element or of the sensing probe.

Features of EE36:

1. Measurement of aw and T at pressure up to 20 bar (300 psi) P

2. Calculation of water content in ppm P

3. Two free scaleable and configurable analogue outputs P

4. Probe cable length up to 20 m (66 ft) P

5. Easy on site adjustment and calibration of aw and T outputs P

6. LED indication for operation and sensing probe status P

7. User configuration of the instrument with PC via RS232 interface P

8. Configuration software P

9. Display of aw, T and water content with MIN/MAX function (optional)

10. Two free configurable relays outputs (optional)

11. Pluggable sensing probe (optional)

12. Connector for power supply and outputs (optional)

Technical Data

Measuring values:

Outputs:

Adjustable measurement range:

General:

Options:

1) refer to the working range of the humidity sensor.

2) can be easily changed by software

3) ppm output is valid in the range 0...100°C (32...212°F)

4) no data output

*) The accuracy statement includes the uncertainty of the factory calibration with an enhancement factor k=2 (2-times standard deviation). The accuracy was calculated in accordance with EA-4/02 and with regard to GUM (Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement).