X-Ray Optical Systems (XOS) Analyzers and Optics

Technical overview of X-Ray Optical Systems (XOS) analytical instruments: Sindie sulfur analyzers, Clora chlorine monitors, Petra EDXRF spectrometers, and fleX-Beam optics.

Sindie Benchtop Sulfur Analyzers

Sindie R Series and 7039 benchtop sulfur analyzers utilize monochromatic MWD XRF technology. The instruments quantify sulfur in motor fuels and base oils under ASTM D7039. Monochromatic DCC optics concentrate beams without requiring purge gases. Sample cups and thin films are available.

Monochromatic MWD XRF beam technology
Compliance with ASTM D7039 fuel testing
Sub-ppm sulfur detection capabilities
Replaceable sample cups and thin-film windows

Sindie Online Process Analyzers

Sindie Online process analyzers deliver continuous sulfur monitoring in refinery piping. The system features an explosion-proof housing with a flow cell. Analytical telemetry integrates into plant DCS loops via 4–20 mA and Modbus. Replaceable modules include optical windows and seals.

Continuous real-time stream monitoring
Industrial explosion-proof enclosure
Telemetry integration via 4–20 mA and Modbus
Replaceable optical windows and seals

Clora Chlorine Analyzers

Clora 2X and Clora R Series analyzers determine total chlorine in liquid hydrocarbons and solutions. Monochromatic MWD XRF prevents refinery corrosion by detecting low chlorine levels. The channel pairs an X-ray tube with DCC focusing optics. Maintenance kits include window films and cells.

Total chlorine quantification via MWD XRF
Corrosion prevention in refinery units
Hydrocarbon and aqueous phase testing
Polymer membrane window kits and filters

Petra Multi-Element Analyzers

Petra MAX and Petra Supra analyzers quantify sulfur, chlorine, and metals in hydrocarbons. The EDXRF design integrates a silicon drift detector SDD with high resolution. An automated sample changer streamlines workflow. Maintenance kits include sample basket films and protective windows.

Multi-element screening via high-flux EDXRF
High-resolution silicon drift detector SDD
Simultaneous analysis of sulfur and trace metals
Protective film kits and carousel baskets

fleX-Beam Integrated X-Ray Sources

fleX-Beam sources combine an X-ray tube and aligned polycapillary optics into one compact package. Micron-sized focal spots from 5 um outperform pinhole collimators. The subsystem features a built-in safety shutter and filter wheel. Replaceable parts include source tubes and power boards.

Coupled X-ray source and capillary optics
Micro-focus spot sizes down to 5 micrometers
Built-in safety shutter and 8-position wheel
Field-serviceable source tubes and drivers

Doubly Curved Crystal (DCC) Optics

Doubly curved crystal DCC optics deliver a monochromatic X-ray beam with intense photon flux. Point-to-point focusing minimizes background scatter and optimizes signal-to-noise ratios. The optics serve XRD and micro-XRF instruments. Alignment holders and aperture mounts are available.

High flux density monochromatic X-ray beam
3D point-to-point focusing architecture
Ultra-low background scatter for XRD and XRF
Alignment crystal holders and aperture mounts

Mini-Beam Compact X-Ray Generators

Mini-Beam generators package an X-ray source and polycapillary optics into an efficient module. The platform delivers narrow collimated beams with minimal power consumption. Systems operate inside inspection hardware. Maintenance parts include high-voltage cables and mounting rings.

Compact integrated polycapillary generator
Collimated X-ray beam with low power draw
Portable and benchtop inspection hardware
High-voltage cables, connectors, and rings

Consumables and Replacement Parts

XOS consumables support Sindie, Clora, and Petra analyzers. Available items include Prolene and Etnom sample window films, analysis cells, and verified check samples. Vacuum pump rebuild kits, diaphragms, and fan filters are available. Signal processing boards are supplied by model code.

Prolene and Etnom sample cell window films
Disposable sample cups and calibration sets
Vacuum pump maintenance rebuild kits
Signal processing boards and power modules

Monochromatic Wavelength Dispersive XRF Architecture

X-Ray Optical Systems Sindie and Clora instruments implement Monochromatic Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (MWD XRF). Radiation from a low-power source is collected and focused into an intense monochromatic excitation beam by DCC crystals.

This optical configuration eliminates bremsstrahlung background scatter and dramatically improves signal-to-noise ratios over standard WDXRF architectures. Sub-ppm limits of detection for sulfur and chlorine are achieved without requiring helium or vacuum purge.

Standard Test Method Compliance across Fuels and Oils

Sindie analyzers meet rigorous industry standards including ASTM D7039, ASTM D2622, ISO 20884, and EN 16997. Testing requires no combustion gases, hazardous chemicals, or complex conversion steps for volatile hydrocarbons.

Clora analyzers quantify total chlorine in hydrocarbons and process water under ASTM D7536, providing critical protection against chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking in downstream refining units.

Integrated Polycapillary fleX-Beam and DCC Optics

XOS fleX-Beam modules combine a 50W X-ray source with aligned polycapillary optics into a single package, producing micron-scale focal spots that exceed conventional pinhole collimators by several orders of magnitude.

Doubly curved crystal DCC assemblies provide point-to-point monochromatic focusing for micro-XRF, XRD characterization, and synchrotron facilities with exceptional flux density and thermal stability.

Selection Matrix for Laboratory and Online Configurations

Benchtop models such as Sindie R Series, Sindie +Cl, and Petra MAX are designed for QC laboratories, testing terminals, and mobile compliance units needing multi-element screening and high sample throughput.

Sindie Online and Clora Online systems operate in harsh field refinery environments, delivering continuous pipeline telemetry via industrial analog and digital communication loops.

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