Industrial

Coal quality can vary significantly between deposits, batches and processing stages. Real-time measurements monitor parameters such as moisture, ash and energy content, supporting material classification and the optimisation of treatment and recovery processes.

Read the case study: Optimization of residual coal recovery through the flotation of wash slurries

Read the case study: Online monitoring of ash and moisture in washed coal

From cellulose fibres to finished paper products, real-time measurements monitor material characteristics throughout processing. The data supports raw-material control, moisture management and the optimisation of energy-intensive operations.

Monitor process water, wastewater and Clean-in-Place systems in real time to optimise resource reuse and improve plant efficiency. Immediate measurements control parameters such as organic load, solids and process residues, supporting rapid decisions and more sustainable water management.

Read the case study: Waste water analysis: real-time measurement of dispersed fat

Functional coatings modify the optical and performance properties of the materials to which they are applied. Non-destructive measurements verify coating and finished-product characteristics directly in-line, supporting quality control and compliance with design specifications.

Read the case study: Quality control for coatings: inline transmittance measurement of camera windows used in ADAS

Painting and coating processes require accurate control of fluids, baths and operating parameters to ensure consistent results. Non-destructive measurements provide immediate information on process composition, supporting quality control and production optimisation.

Read the case study: Monitoring the coating solution in cathodic electrocoating (cataphoresis) tanks

Biomass quality and variability directly affect energy-conversion performance. In-line, real-time measurements characterise biomass, by-products and digestate directly within the process, overcoming the limitations of sample-based testing and supporting incoming-material control and efficient plant management.

Read the case study: Optimizing straw pretreatment in the steam explosion process

Read the case study: Monitoring livestock slurry characteristics for biogas plants

Sugarcane quality directly affects extraction efficiency and sugar-mill yield. In-line measurements monitor key parameters such as Pol, Brix and fibre in shredded cane and process juices, supporting delivery classification and continuous production control.

Raw-material variability can affect polymer quality, processability and performance. In-line measurements monitor polymers, compounds and recycled materials during production, supporting quality control, formulation management and stable processing operations.

The applications shown represent only part of the potential of Polispec technology. Spectrometric measurements provide rapid information directly from the process, increasing testing frequency and reducing reliance on sample-based analysis. From textiles and spirits to chemicals and energy, the same technology platform can address a wide range of analytical and quality-control needs.