
6.
Grab sample calibration should be used only when the conductivity is fairly high.
a. The temperature compensation algorithm will most likely be linear slope.
b. Confirm that both instruments are using the same temperature coefficient in the linear
slope calculation.
c. If the reference meter does not have automatic temperature correction, calculate
the conductivity at 25 °C using the equation:
Where: C25 = the conductivity at 25 °C
Ct = the conductivity at t °C
α
= the temperature co-efficient expressed as a decimal fraction.
d. Confirm the temperature measurements in both the process and reference instruments
are accurate, ideally to within ±0.5 °C.
e. Follow good laboratory practice when measuring the conductivity of the grab sample.
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Rinse the beaker and sensor at least twice with sample. Be sure the rinse solution
reaches between the inner and outer electrodes by tapping and swirling the
sensor while it is immersed in the sample.
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Be sure air bubbles are not trapped in the sensor. Place the sensor in the sample
and tap and swirl to release bubbles. Note the reading. Then, remove the sensor
and return it to the sample. Tap and swirl again and note the reading. If the two
readings agree, trapped bubbles are absent. If they do not agree, bubbles are
present . Continue the process until two subsequent readings agree.
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While making the measurement, do not allow the sensor to touch the sides and,
particularly, the bottom of the beaker. Keep at least 1/4 inch (6 mm) clearance.
f. Be sure to compensate for process conductivity changes that might have occurred
while the grab sample was being tested. Rosemount conductivity transmitters
(Rosemount transmitter models 1056, 1066, and 56) do this automatically. They save
the value of the process conductivity at the time the sample was taken and use that
value to calculate the new cell constant when the user enters the result of the grab
sample test. Older transmitters do not remember the process conductivity value.
Therefore, the user must enter a value adjusted by an amount proportional to the change
in the process conductivity. For example, suppose the process conductivity is 810 µS/cm
when the sample is taken and 815 µS/cm when the test result is entered. If the grab
sample conductivity is 819 µS/cm, the user should enter (815/810) × 819 or 824 µS/cm.
3.2
Cleaning the sensor
1.
Use a warm detergent solution and a soft brush or pipe cleaner to remove oil and scale.
2.
To remove oily films, use Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol).
3.
Do not use strong mineral acids to clean conductivity sensors.
Calibration and Maintenance
Instruction Manual
May 2017
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Calibration and Maintenance