Measurement solutions for the chemical industry

Measurement solutions for the chemical industry

Solutions for a safe, efficient, green, and digital chemical production

The chemical industry is undergoing the most profound transformation in its history. It is a process that will allow the sector to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, as well as reduce the use of nonrenewable and hazardous materials and deploy digital advanced technologies. These changes will occur while ensuring the safe, efficient, and dependable production of sustainable chemicals. Our highly accurate, reliable, and intelligent measurement devices support customers in the transformation process and help them meet their challenges.

 

Segment
Petrochemical and refinery

Continuous production of fuels and lubricants, industrial gases and high value chemicals.

Segment
Base chemicals

Continuous production of large-scale base chemicals such as olefins, aromatics, methanol, ammonia among others.

Segment
Specialty chemicals

Batch manufacturing processes for plastics, synthetic rubbers, fertilizers, paints, coating, soap and detergents.

 

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Customer value

Enable a more sustainable, safe, reliable and resource efficient chemical production with our smart measurement and performance assets.

1. Ensure safe and reliable operations

ABB's safety-certified smart measuring devices and assets performances tools monitor and control key processes and equipment along the entire operational value chain. Customers can reduce worker exposure to hazardous environments during equipment inspection, ensuring a safer work environment.

2. Go smart with digitalisation and automation

ABB's smart sensors are highly accurate and reliable while ensuring continuous performance. Built-in advanced diagnostic software provides information about the instrument's parameters and condition. Device variables and operating condition can be accessed both locally and remotely, supporting digital operations.

3. Go green and circular

Becoming climate neutral by 2050 means becoming resource-efficient and running operations with a low carbon footprint. ABB's smart sensors maximize the use and reuse of traditional and renewable raw materials, as well as minimize waste generated through the unnecessary replacement of operational assets.

Products portfolio

We provide the right field devices for your application

50+
years

 ABB has a long history of providing the right instrumentation and analyzer solutions for chemical applications and a good reputation with chemical end users.
 Web_picto_certification_100x100 Our chemical field instrument and analysis technology meets stringent design and manufacturing requirements for safety instrument and it is accredited externally.
 Web_picto_field-instrument_100x100 Our technology embedded automated safety functions that harness the power of measurement, diagnostics, verification, and reliable proof-testing to monitor and inform about the health of equipment.
 Web_picto_smart-tech_100x100 Our smart sensors can be easily integrated into both existing and new industrial plant architectures, allowing for data exchange across all layers. Choosing the right sensor will help your factory run safely. Therefore, our technicians can help you define the right technology for your individual case.

 

Digital & Services

Measurement & Analytics global services

Improve utilization and performance of your automation equipment, processes, and personnel.
Digital service solutions

Scalable digital solutions to transform maintenance and operations strategies.
ABB Measurement Care

A strategic partnership with ABB improves production efficiency and reduces capital outlays.

Downloads

Factsheet
Our Instrumentation Portfolio for the Chemical Industry
Presentation
Industrial gas analyzer solutions
White paper
60-67 Ethernet-APL with OPC UA
White paper
Product digital twin
White paper
The digital twin
White paper
Digital twins in Industry 4.0 systems
White paper
Advice from the experts: Digital Service

 

Application notes

Carbon capture - Utilization and storage
Hydrogen custody transfer - The cost of impurities
Fuel gas and air flow measurement to control industrial burners and furnaces
Industrial water reuse and recycling
Water management in hydrogen production
How instrumentation can help maximize heat exchanger performance
Combined skid solutions for custody transfer
High accuracy Coriolis meters for trusted custody transfer
How ABB’s My Measurement Assistant unlocks AutoID (IEC61406) and VDI2770

Success stories

Case study
Level measurement of a solvent in a chemical reactor
Application
Temperature measurement in steam pipes of chemical plants
Case study
LLT100: Level measurement in powder mixer chemical tanks
Application
Nitrogen blanketing in tanks for hydrocarbon liquids
Application
Applications of LMT200 magnetostrictive level transmitters
Application
Contrac - Electrical actuators: Control of boiler startup valves
Application
Differential pressure sensors for preventative maintenance
Application
When to use an absolute pressure transmitter

Discover more

E-book
Measuring up for a sustainable future of chemicals production

Learn how greenfield chemical plants can utilize the latest smart technologies to help meet regulatory standards, enhance energy efficiency, and increase productivity.

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E-book
Optimizing brownfield chemical plants with instrumentation

Discover how ABB can help to make measurement easy for brownfield plant operators, enable plants to meet government​ regulations, improve energy efficiency and open the door to new​ chemical initiatives.

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CEMS guide
Continuous emission monitoring solutions

Discover how ABB reduces the total cost of ownership for CEMS while pioneering efficiency and precision. Download the CEMS Customer Information Guide and CEMS Selection Guide.

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