Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) is an important intermediate product for the production of PVC. We provide the industry-leading gas analysis solutions you need to deliver key measurements while overcoming condensation and corrosion issues.
If you want to learn more about our products and solutions for VCM production and related processes, this selection of downloadable resources has further information.
VCM is created from the reaction of hydrogen and chlorine (Cl2) to form hydrogen chloride (HCl), which in turn is combined with acetylene to produce VCM. Gas analysis measurements are required across the process, including monitoring moisture in the Cl2 stream to avoid compressor corrosion, safety measurements for both HCl and Cl2, and oxygen measurements in the acetylene stream.
Challenging process conditions, such as condensation and corrosion, can affect the gas analysis equipment used in this process. Analytical systems must not only deliver reliable measurements for process control and safety, but have to be able to do so without being impaired by the conditions themselves.
The rugged SERVOTOUGH SpectraExact 2500 is able to accurately provide single and multi-component analysis at key process points, including measurements for moisture in Cl2 to protect the compressor from corrosion damage. It can also make the required measurements for HCl and Cl2 concentrations between the HCl reactor and preheater stages of the process.
With extensive experience in supplying analytical systems for the VCM production process, we provide solutions that are proven to deliver the results you need.
Our experts have deep applications knowledge and can advise on the optimum solution for your plant conditions, supplying gas analysis that exactly matches your requirements.
With a wide range of accurate and reliable gas technologies available, we can deliver the best measurements at every point of the VCM production process.
Our high-performance analyzers are supported by a worldwide network of service staff, ensuring reliable peak performance from day one.
Heading up our Industrial Process & Emissions Business Unit, Sangwon oversees application development, project management and engineering for our solutions in the power generation, hydrocarbon processing (HP) and emissions monitoring sectors.
SangWon Park, Business Unit Director, IP&E
Responsible for managing our oxygen analyzers in the Industrial Process & Emissions sector, Keith has been working with gas analysis solutions for more than 20 years, 12 of them at Servomex.
Keith Warren, Product Manager
Leading the life-cycle management of our Spectroscopic analyzer range, Rhys is responsible for the development of the markets they serve, and the strategic growth of those technologies.
Rhys Jenkins, IP&E Product Manager, Spectroscopic Analyzers
Overseeing the business development operations of our Industrial Process & Emissions team in China, Huiyu leads our pursuit of large international projects.
Huiyu Guan, Business Development Manager, IP&E, China
Starting his career at Servomex as an apprentice more than a decade ago, Matt now leads our Application Development Team, developing our regional presence and ensuring strong customer relationships.
Matt Halsey, Application Development Manager
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Leading our business development team within the EMEAI region, Stephen is focused on long-term global and regional projects, particularly in the refining, petrochemicals and chemicals sectors.
Stephen Firth, Global Business Development Manager
Karen is responsible for managing the UK Application team, using the team’s expertise and capabilities to create the effective solutions that make customer processes safer, more efficient, and cleaner.
Karen Gargallo, Application Manager
The 4200/4210 provides high-specification multi-gas analysis of flammable gas samples and trace contaminants.
The 4900 Multigas is a high-performance CEMS analyzer designed for a wide range of multi-gas measurements.
A rugged ultra-thin film Aluminum Oxide moisture sensor which measures moisture in a wide variety of gas phase process applications.
Built specifically to work in harmony with the AquaXact 1688 ultra-thin film Aluminum Oxide moisture transmitter.
The Chroma is optimized to specific background gases to ensure optimum performance for your application.
An ultra-trace Coulometric oxygen analyzer, the DF-550E is optimized for quality measurements in ultra-high-purity electronic gases.
The DF-560E provides the semiconductor industry with industry-best oxygen (O2) measurements for quality control in ultra-high-purity (UHP) electronic grade gas.
A superior quality control solution for ultra-high-purity (UHP) electronic grade gases, the DF-560E Ultra delivers an industry-best detection of 45 parts per trillion for oxygen (O2).
The DF-730 is an ultra-trace moisture analyzer that monitors the electronics-grade, high-purity hydrogen chloride (HCl) gas used in semiconductor fabs.
A trace moisture analyzer using Tunable Diode Laser (TDL) sensing technology, the DF-740 is designed to measure contaminants in UHP-grade ammonia.
The DF-745 delivers trace and ultra-trace measurements of moisture for ultra-high-purity (UHP) electronic gas checks in LED/LCD manufacturing processes.
The DF-745 SGMax is designed for the measurement of diverse gas mixtures in specialty gas blending applications.
The DF-750 is a trace/ultra-trace moisture analyzer optimized for measurements in the ultra-high-purity (UHP) gases used in 300mm semiconductor fabs.
Delivering industry-leading trace/ultra-trace moisture measurements, the DF-750 ULTRA is optimized for quality monitoring in the ultra-high-purity (UHP) gases used in 300mm semiconductor fabs.
Designed for quality control applications in UHP bulk gases, the compact DF-760E analyzer is a unique solution for the dual measurement of trace and ultra-trace moisture
Designed for industry-leading quality control measurements in UHP bulk gases, the compact DF-760E ULTRA is a unique dual-analysis solution for trace and ultra-trace moisture and oxygen.
With trace analysis capability, the FID is ideal for ASU safety and quality control applications.
Designed to measure O2 and COe in flue gases for improved combustion efficiency and reduced emissions.
A solid-state, non-consumable sensor configured to operate in process gas streams. Provides a direct hydrogen measurement that is not cross-sensitive to other gases.
Utilizes an internally heated oven set to 190°C (374°F) to maintain the sample gas above its dew point, for optimum performance in total hydrocarbon analysis (THC).
Compact, high-performance Tunable Diode Laser (TDL) analyzer, specifically optimized for ammonia slip measurement
Unmatched installation flexibility plus cost and performance benefits, ready for fast, accurate and responsive measurements in combustion and process control.
Optimized for the fast, accurate and responsive measurement of process oxygen (O2) in hot or hazardous conditions.
Designed for the measurement of oxygen (O2) in potentially flammable gas samples. Certified to Zone 0 and Zone 1 and suitable for measuring percent levels of O2.
A small sample volume portable benchtop analyzer focused on the checking and quality control of gas mixtures in Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP).
The MiniHD 5200 portable gas analyzer is a rugged, heavy duty analyzer designed to accurately measure the levels of O2, CO and CO2 within common gas mixtures.
The only truly portable battery-powered gas analyzer with MCERTS and TUV certification, offers single or dual measurement of oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
The MonoExact DF150E combines the reliability of Servomex’s tried and tested Coulometric oxygen sensor with a more user-friendly package.
Designed specifically for accurate measurements of oxygen in industrial gas (IG) applications.
A high-performance multi-gas analyzer designed to provide up to four simultaneous gas stream measurements.
Incorporating the latest advances in gas sensing and signal processing methodology, the NanoChrome revolutionizes ultra-trace purity measurements.
Using proven ultra-trace sensing, the NanoChrome ULTRA conquers the most stringent demands of the semiconductor industry, delivering a cost-effective solution compared to competing technologies.
Measures NO or NO/NO2/NOx concentrations in industrial gas and vehicle emission applications.
Designed to reliably measure up to 100% oxygen (O2) in many industrial applications, the Oxy 1800 is a stable, accurate O2 analyzer for safe area use.
The Oxy 1900 oxygen (O2) gas analyzer sets new standards of flexibility, stability and reliability from a single, cost-effective unit.
A life safety monitor designed for safe area or hazardous area environments, the OxyDetect delivers the superior performance of non-depleting Paramagnetic O2 sensing technology.
The high-specification OxyExact 2200 O2 analyzer offers an unrivaled combination of precision, flexibility and performance for optimum process and safety control.
The Plasma delivers an accurate, highly stable and reliable measurement, with high sensitivity in the 0-1ppm range.
A getter-based purification unit designed for the purification of carrier gases used in Gas Chromatography (GC) and other analytical applications
Flexible single and multicomponent gas analysis capability for corrosive, toxic and flammable sample streams.
A real-time optical analyzer utilizing the Precisive field-proven optical bench. A breakthrough capability in the continuous analysis of light hydrocarbons C1-C6.
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If you’re still uncertain that our products will deliver the solution you need, why not speak to one of our experts? They can explain how our proven technologies provide the best-fit measurements for your VCM production.