- Produced-water and industrial discharge checks
- Oil spill and incident response
- Surface-water and groundwater screening
- Refinery, terminal and transport monitoring
- Baseline environmental surveys
- Process troubleshooting and contamination tracking
Portable Oil in Water Testing
Compare portable UV fluorescence options for detecting crude oil, refined fuels and other hydrocarbon contamination in water.
What does oil in water show?
Many petroleum hydrocarbons contain aromatic compounds that fluoresce under ultraviolet excitation. Portable fluorometry can provide rapid screening and quantitative application-specific results when calibration, extraction and sample handling are matched to the oil type.
Read the Turner Designs oil and fuel fluorescence guidance for authoritative background. Return to our portable water-quality parameters guide to compare other measurements, or visit PMA for wider water and wastewater instrumentation support.
Where portable oil in water testing is useful
Portable instruments for oil in water
The correct instrument depends on the measurement method, expected range, water matrix, other parameters and how results need to be recorded.
TD-550 oil-in-water analyser
A portable UV fluorescence analyser for crude oil and heavier hydrocarbons, spanning low-level screening through higher concentration work.
Best for: crude oil and heavier hydrocarbon applications.
Explore TD-550
TD-560 oil-in-water analyser
Adds a second optical channel for lighter refined hydrocarbons such as fuels, BTEX-related compounds and condensates.
Best for: teams needing crude-oil capability plus a separate light-fuel channel.
Explore TD-560
Not sure which oil in water option fits?
Tell us what water you are testing, the expected range, where the measurement will be made and which other parameters matter.
Portable oil in water testing FAQs
What does portable oil in water testing show?
Many petroleum hydrocarbons contain aromatic compounds that fluoresce under ultraviolet excitation. Portable fluorometry can provide rapid screening and quantitative application-specific results when calibration, extraction and sample handling are matched to the oil type.
Where is portable oil in water testing useful?
Common uses include produced-water and industrial discharge checks, oil spill and incident response, surface-water and groundwater screening, refinery, terminal and transport monitoring. The best sampling point should always be chosen around the decision the result needs to support.
Which portable instrument can measure oil in water?
TD-550 oil-in-water analyser and TD-560 oil-in-water analyser provide different levels of capability. The preferred option depends on the method, range, sample and other parameters.
Can a portable result help verify an online analyser?
Yes. A carefully collected portable result can provide an independent spot check during commissioning or investigation. Sampling location, timing, preparation and method differences must be considered before comparing readings.
What information should I provide before requesting a quote?
Share the water type, expected range, sampling location, testing frequency, other required parameters, record-keeping needs and any site constraints. This helps PMA confirm the complete practical package.
Can PMA help select the correct method and equipment?
Yes. PMA can review the application, expected conditions, measurement method, reagents or sensors, calibration needs and supporting accessories before quotation.
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