Using a refined oil water tester allows you to measure the amount of oil in water. Gas or liquid chromatography is the usual method for measuring levels of refined oils in water, but the instruments and materials needed can be expensive. A water refined oil meter allows in-situ, rapid detection of these compounds so that action can be taken to prevent any further contamination, and begin the cleanup process.

The refined oils sensor works by sending a light beam into the water to be tested, at a fixed wavelength. This wavelength of light excites hydrocarbons which subsequently fluoresces at a known wavelength band. The level of excitation measured is proportional to the amount of refined oil present in the water.

To use Aquaread's refined oil sensor, first install it into your probe of choice, then perform a full calibration of the using REFOIL-CAL solution from Aquaread. Once calibrated it's good to go. Simply put the probe into the body of water, allow the reading to stabilise and take your measurement.

There are various applications for monitoring refined oil levels in water. You might wish to continually monitor effluent water from oil refineries to ensure no environmental contamination. As outlined above, the environmental consequences of oil in water can be devastating and monitoring the effluent water from refineries and the water near oil platforms could prevent a disaster before it's too late. A refined oil water tester can detect oil throughout the water column in both marine and freshwater monitoring.