Development of a Universal Probe for the extending the use of the IRmadillo Spectrometer

This project will enable Keit's industry-proven robust Mid-infrared spectrometer to be used across multiple industries, by developing a probe capable of operating in high temperatures and pressures, in both acidic and alkaline systems, and resistant to the physical challenges of measuring aggressive process liquids.

Inserting optical probes in to a wide variety of liquid processes presents significant challenges. High temperatures and pressures test the sealing between the optical and mechanical elements of the probe and the chemical resistance required restricts the materials and manufacturing processes that can be used.

Keit's "IRmadillo" spectrometer is already proven in industry to be very stable, reliable and thus low maintenance, but the potential uses are constrained by the process conditions in which the current probes can operate. Development of this new probe will enable a significant expansion of the markets Keit can address.