THA Turbidity Haze Analyzer

Ideal for turbidity or haze detection at pipeline terminals, refineries, airports, and more, the KAM THA Turbidity Haze Analyzer alerts operators to the presence of water or particulate contamination in all refined fuels and helps them to determine the source of contamination. The THA is based on the KAM CHA’s proven turbidity detection technology, already in operation throughout the United States, Asia and Europe.

Real-time turbidity / haze data can be used for ongoing quality control in all refined fuels including diesel, jet fuel, and gasoline. This data provides pipeline operators with the intelligence required to monitor fuels at both receiving and delivery terminals reject non-comforming batches and assists multiple parties in determining the location and/or responsibility of water contamination. In addition, the THA provides refineries quality control data prior to distribution and allows refiners to monitor and optimize the performance of filters, coalescers and separators.

Like all KAM instruments, the THA is easily installed either by inserting directly into the pipe, or in an analyzer loop. It can be installed without having to ever drain the pipe and output is a basic 4-20 mA. With no moving parts and long-lasting LED’s, the THA is designed for minimal power usage, minimal maintenance and long life.

The THA Turbidity / Haze Analyzer uses the same technology as the KAM CHA, already in use in pipelines throughout Europe, the US, and Asia. A single LED signal operating in the IR spectrum measures the absorption of light by the fluid and uses this to determine the turbidity of the fluid.
  • Proven technology
  • Does not require calibration
  • Inserts into the pipeline without having to drain the pipe
  • No moving parts
  • Long-lasting LED with minimal power consumption
  • Literature
  • Turbidity detection at pipeline terminals – receiving and delivery
  • Refinery quality control prior to distribution
  • Refinery process monitoring
  • Jet fuel dedicated pipeline monitoring
  • Jet fuel multi-product pipeline monitoring
  • Jet fuel filter monitoring
  • Jet fuel distribution monitoring, including truck, tank wagon, and hydrant systems
The three available models include the OWD Insertable sensor which can be inserted directly into your pipe or tank through a hot tap, helping you avoid costly drainage, the need for a bypass loop, or having to cut a section in the pipe. The KAM OWD FT Flow Through model can be used in an analyzer/densitometer loop, for process optimization where an accurate determination of water concentration is important. It is also vital to optimizing the desalinization process. The KAM OWD Spool is designed for well-head applications and includes a KAM SMS Static Mixing Spool and an integrated sample valve. To ensure the highest degree of accuracy, the flow must be homogeneous. KAM CONTROLS recommends installation of the patented KAM ML Measurement Loop, KAM SMP Static Mixing Plate or KAM SMS Static Mixing Spool upstream of your OWD detector to create a fully homogenous mixture in your pipeline. Proper calibration, also key to complete accuracy, can be achieved in the field with the KAM PKF Portable Karl Fischer Moisture Analyzer. Data from the PKF analyzer can then be entered into the OWD.
THA Insertable – MNPT Seal Housing
THA Insertable on a main pipe with 2" MNPT Seal Housing
THA insertable – flanged seal housing
THA insertable on a main pipe with 2", 3", or 4" flanged seal housing
THA flow through
THA flow through model with 1" flanges for analyzer loops

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