Already smallest amounts of oil in water have a negative affect on the marine environment and reduce the quality of fresh water in lakes and reservoirs. As oil in water contains significant amounts of PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), it can be detected with a sensitive in-situ fluorometer. The HydroC™ allows the detection of PAH traces in sea water and fresh water down to single ppb levels. Typical applications are discharge monitoring of factories and airports, subsea leak detection and many others. The sensors can be used stand alone or integrated in CONTROS’ Mobile Leak Detection System.

Weight:	4,8 kg (air) /2.8 kg (water)
Power:	240 mA @ 12 V
Data Output:	RS-232
	Analog option available
Operational Depth:	500m - 2000 - 4000 - 6000
Response Time (T63):	500 msec
Housing:	Titanium 68 mm ø x 280 mm and 75 x 320 mm
Connector:	Subconn® MCBH8MTI (8-pin male)
Antifouling:	Nano coat of the lens
Detection Range:	0-50 and 0-500 TCFS*
Resolution:	0,1 TCFS
Temperature Range:	0°C - 50°C
Software:	CONTROS DETECT Software
Measurement Parameters:	PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), EPA-PAH, Diesel, Crude Oil, Marine Diesel Oil (MDO), Marine Gas Oil (MGO), Fuel Oil, among others.

*The Fluorescence Concentration Standard

Function principle

The UV fluorescence principle used in the HydroC™ is much more sensitive than any other existing detection principle. This allows the detection of PAH traces in water down to single ppb levels. A new innovative coating on the optical system prevents bio fouling and keeps the lens free from oil films.

Advantages

• The advantages of the CONTROS HydroC™ sensor line is the stability in long term monitoring (12 months+)
• Track proven record in the oil & gas field as well as in the scientific research
• No fouling problem due to nanocoating of the lens
• Fastest response time, T63 < 1 s.
• Unaffected performance from turbidity and zero interferences to other gaseous substances in the environment (lowers false alarm rate)
• Easy integration to the required system, integration pigtail is included
• Long-term stable signal, high realiability, very high accuracy and a long maintenance interval
• High realiability and reproducibility of the data
• Plug n' Play principle, all required cables, connectors and software are included and a proven ROV and AUV compatibility