CHEMICAL

INDUSTRY
APPLICATIONS
ONLINE DIELECTRIC
CONSTANT
MEASUREMENT FOR
LIQUIDS

EESIFLO INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD. EESIFLO TECHNOLOGIES INC.

60 Kaki Bukit Place 3928 Highway 80
#01-12 EUNOS Tech Park Singapore 415979 Rayville Louisiana, 71269
TEL: +65 - 6748 -6911 TEL: +1 (318) 614-3971
Email: sales@eesiflo.com Email: jason@eesiflo.com
 ISOMER MONITOR
MDI/TDI
MDI-based products are being used all over the world to help
produce superior thermoplastics, flexible foam, automotive
products, adhesives, coatings, elastomers footwear and so
on. MDI exists in three isomers, 2,2′-MDI, 2,4′-MDI, and 4,4′-MDI.
MDI can be made to chemically react with polyols to produce
polyurethane
.
MDI’s chemical name is Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate and
is produced by larger companies such as Dow Chemical, BASF
and many others who are all part of the Isocyanate Institute
promoting safety in the MDI and TDI (Toluene diisocyanate)
workplace and surroundings.

EESIFLO has successfully developed an installed a working

product that can identify the difference between polymers by
measuring the dielectric constant. This was made possible by
cooperating with operators in the chemical industry. These
units have been installed and operating for several years.

DEVELOPMENT
BACKGROUND
Scientific findings in the late 50’s identified that accurate
measurement of dielectric constant of these fluids is possible
in the laboratory. Because of a need to design and
manufacture products that can accurately identify the
difference between isomers online, the MDI monitor was
developed.
More recent papers have been published these findings and
how it was possible to detect the different fluids through online
measurement. The papers have been published so it is
already common knowledge.

Traditionally, one of the options for online measurements is the

implementation of chromatographs but in many cases this is
not the most efficient and cost effective solution. We have
identified a need for an economical online analyser that is
measuring in real time. These devices have also undergone
strict EMC third party testing since the first customers were in
Europe. In addition, they are rated for use in hazardous areas
e.g. Zone 1

EESIFLO’s solution is cost effective because it can be installed

online in multiple locations without serious cost impact which
could force users to revert back to excessive manual sampling
or further delays due to budget constraints.

EESIFLO is currently manufacturing custom designed dielectric

constant based sensors for these MDI and TDI applications in
the chemical industry, meeting the needs of process
engineers who are optimizing/automating future plants and
retrofitting existing MDI or TDI plants to existing processes.
ADDITIONAL
POINTS OF
CONSIDERATION
A typical process controlling dynamic crystallisation.

TECHNICAL
Instead of time and temperature controlling your
process, you can actually see the MDI molecular content
changing in real-time. This saves time and so more
batches can be produced per 24 hours and can reduce
hand/spot sampling and product wastage.

A typical process controlling static crystallisation. You

will be able to fine tune the output of your crystalliser in
SPECIFICATIONS
real-time. This will help you to produce “first time right”
products and again, it saves time doing hand/spot
sampling and product wastage. 24VDC power supply and comes with: mA output, serial
interface (Modbus)
Monitoring your downstream processes in real-time.
Knowing the MDI concentration at any point in the OLED display with colour warnings for high and
process to make sure your process is fully optimized. high/high. Green in normal condition, amber and red
for critical conditions.
TDI concentrations can also be identified by dielectric
constant measurements so the same MDI units can be
used in TDI processes. Open collector for alarm

An added feature is the ability to detect water too. If a
user is concerned about water entering the MDI or TDI
system? The EESIFLO MDI monitoring instrument can
function as early warning system to even shutdown your
processes if this occurs.
Measuring data is available as an MDI or TDI
displayed output or dielectric constant. Temperature
compensation
Certified to a maximum process temperature of 90°C

Empty pipe detection.

Ex approval: ATEX II2GD / ATEX II3G EEx d / EEx de

FM/CSA Cl. I Div. 1

Application: Currently liquids only

Nominal diameters 1” to 6”

Process connections Flanges: DIN, ANSI, JIS Tri-

Clamp®, VCO DIN 11851, DIN 11864, SMS 1145, ISO 285

Process pressure Maximum 100 bar

Wetted parts 316 L stainless steel

Degree of protection IP 67

Accuracy: Typically +/- 0.05%