OSS Technology: A Game-Changer in Cost Reduction and Corporate Risk Management

Businesses relying on traditional oil in water testing methods are incurring higher costs for less accurate results. OSS ClearShotTM technology is designed to significantly lower operational costs while simultaneously reducing corporate risk. This innovative patented technology marks a breakthrough in operator safety, testing speed, process simplicity, and results accuracy, all while delivering substantial cost savings.

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Unlocking the Mysteries of Oil Identification Using FTIR and OSS ClearShot™ Technology

In a recent publication featured in the Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, researchers shed light on a groundbreaking method for quantifying and analyzing total oil and grease in cooling water. This innovative approach combines the power of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) with the Orono Spectral Solutions (OSS) ClearShot extractor technology, offering a powerful method for identifying oils in water samples. Let’s delve into how this process works and explore its significance.

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Advanced Technology for Measuring Non-volatile and Volatile Components for Oil in Water Systems

Orono Spectral Solutions (OSS) has developed an innovative method that can quickly, accurately, and safely measure both volatile and non-volatile components of oil in water systems. Based on the ASTM D7575 method, the process involves capturing the oil in water using only one patented ClearShotTM extractor to measure both components, without the need for complex testing methods or equipment.

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OSS ClearShot™ technology can help you identify any contaminants in your system to ensure your process is operating as designed

Stop Solvent Use from Keeping You Awake at Night

Organizations that use traditional Oil in Water test methods understand that there are significant flammability issues, human health concerns and environmental impacts associated with solvents.   Whether it is the use of N-Hexane, cyclohexane or any other solvent, exposure to these materials can result in increased health and safety issues. 

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Quickly, Safely and Accurately Measure Oil in Soil using ClearSoil Extraction Technology

Orono Spectral Solutions (OSS) is introducing a breakthrough method to measure Oil and Grease in Soil.  Our ClearSoil Extraction Technology represents a rapid advancement in measuring Oil and Grease in Soil accurately, precisely, quickly and cost-effectively, while measuring concentrations from 500 to 150,000 ppm.  This method is ideally suited for the remediation of leaking tanks, pipelines and retention ponds and can be performed in the field or laboratory. 

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Why Identifying Specific Oils in the Sample is a Significant Benefit of the OSS Oil in Water Test Method

One significant advantage over traditional methods is that the OSS Clearshot Technology, in combination with FTIR capabilities, can be used to create individual oil product “fingerprint” catalogues as part of the OSS Oil in Water test method. These unique characteristics of different oils are used to automatically identify which oils are present in the sample being analyzed, with no additional processing steps required.

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