- Non-Contact Detection: Uses UV light to excite oil fluorescence, avoiding sensor fouling and contamination; ideal for marine and corrosive environments.
- High Sensitivity: Detects oil films as thin as 1 µm, suitable for early spill detection; works with diesel, crude, vegetable oil, and fuels.
- Durable Construction: 316L Stainless Steel housing with IP68 rating, providing corrosion resistance in extreme conditions.
- Low Power Consumption: <2 W, suitable for remote, off-grid, battery, or solar-powered setups.
- Long Detection Range: Up to 10 m for many oils; some models detect light fractions up to 5 m.
- Easy Integration: Standard outputs include 4–20 mA, relay contacts, and RS-485 (Modbus) for seamless connection to existing systems.
- Autonomous & Low Maintenance: Operates independently with long-life UV LEDs (5+ years), minimal upkeep required.
- Certifications: CE, EPA, and ATEX/IECEx certified for global compliance.
LDI ROW Stainless Steel Non-Contact Oil Detectors
The ROW Stainless Steel is an autonomous non-contact sensor for the detection of oil on water in corrosive conditions including oil terminals and marine environments.
- Oil & Gas Industry: Monitoring refinery discharges, offshore platforms, pipelines, tank farms, and terminals for leaks and spills.
- Industrial Water Management: Checking effluent quality in petrochemical plants, cement factories, and general industrial wastewater treatment.
- Maritime & Ports: Detecting spills in shipping ports, harbors, and loading docks to protect marine environments.
- Environmental Monitoring: Protecting freshwater systems, coastal areas, and even off-grid locations like buoys.
- Power Generation: Monitoring hydroelectric and thermal power facilities.
- Airports & Transportation: Monitoring stormwater drains for aviation fuel spills.
- Principle: Non-contact optical (UV LED) for oil film detection on water.
- Sensitivity: Detects oil film thicknesses >1 micrometer (µm).
- Detection Range: Up to 10 meters (33 ft) above the water surface (model dependent).
- Housing: Electropolished 316L Stainless Steel, IP68 rated, hermetically sealed for corrosive environments.
- Power: Very low consumption (<2W), suitable for solar/battery operation (12-30VDC standard).
- Outputs: Standard: Relay contact, 4-20 mA, RS-485 (Modbus).
- Telemetry Options: RS-232, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, GSM, Wireless Radio Link.
- Operating Temp: -30°C to +60°C (-22°F to 140°F).
- LED Life: ~5 years.
- Certifications: CE, IP68 rated, EPA, ATEX/IECEx (for specific models).
- Applications: Oil terminals, ports, airports, wastewater treatment, marine environments.
