Discover Spectro Scientific’s Oil in Water Analyzers At ArabLab 2025

At ArabLab 2025, our BCL team will spotlight technologies designed for industries where accuracy cannot be compromised. In the world’s most sensitive industrial zones, even a minor leak can set off severe consequences. Trace levels of oil in water or soil may result in multi-million-dollar penalties, halted operations, and long-term environmental damage. With regulations tightening and public scrutiny at record levels, delays or inaccuracies are no longer acceptable.

Environmental monitoring teams face this challenge every day. Offshore platforms, refinery wastewater facilities, and industrial processing plants all operate under constant pressure to prove compliance quickly or risk disruption. In many situations, the time between collecting a sample and receiving laboratory confirmation stretches into days, and by that point the impact has already begun.

Why Traditional Testing Struggles to Keep Pace

Laboratory testing has been the long-standing standard for measuring contamination, but it comes with limitations. Logistics, sample transport, and processing times create delays. Field engineers and compliance officers are left waiting for critical information when they should be taking immediate action.

This is where advanced oil analyzer solutions are changing the landscape. By enabling instant, on-site measurements, oil analysers reduce downtime, cut compliance risks, and empower industries to respond in real time.

Globally, industries lose significant productivity when contamination is detected late. Studies indicate that faster on-site testing could prevent up to 40% of costly environmental incidents in demanding sectors. This shift toward instant, on-site measurements is not just a trend but a necessity.

The Move Toward Immediate Readings

This is where Spectro Scientific steps in with the InfraCal 2 series, a line of infrared analyzers built specifically for environmental compliance in real-world conditions. Compact, robust, and highly accurate, they allow teams to detect oil in water or soil contamination in under 15 minutes, even in remote and corrosive environments.

The technology is proven. Some InfraCal units have been in continuous use for more than a decade on offshore oil rigs. Surprisingly, they are still performing reliably despite harsh, salty, and corrosive conditions.

Real-World Scenarios Where It Matters

• An offshore drilling platform detecting oil in water before discharge to avoid heavy penalties.
• A marine vessel ensuring bilge water meets discharge limits during mid-voyage inspections.
• An environmental testing lab providing same-day site assessments instead of multi-day reports.
• A refinery wastewater team catching contamination early enough to prevent equipment damage and protect downstream systems.

In each of these cases, the ability to act in minutes rather than days can mean the difference between smooth compliance and costly remediation.

Two Models, One Purpose: Accuracy in the Field

InfraCal 2 - A portable oil in water analyser using infrared spectroscopy to measure oil, grease, and hydrocarbons with laboratory-level precision. It is designed for simple operation, making it accessible to technicians with minimal training.

InfraCal 2 ATR-SP - A variant optimised for challenging field conditions. With its rugged build and straightforward workflow, it delivers accurate measurements for applications such as refinery wastewater testing, offshore monitoring, and soil remediation projects.

Shared Advantages Across Both Models:

• Fast results in under 15 minutes for immediate decision-making.
• Compliance with ASTM, ISO, and EPA testing methods.
• Minimal consumables and low maintenance for cost efficiency.
• Wide measurement range for different hydrocarbon concentrations.

The Measurable Gains

Organisations integrating on-site oil in water testing have reported:

• Up to 50% faster compliance reporting compared to lab-only workflows.
• Significant reduction in sample transport costs and delays.
• A drop of nearly 30% in environmental non-compliance incidents.

This is why the technology is becoming a core part of environmental monitoring programs in oil and gas, marine, industrial processing, and environmental testing laboratories.

From Lab Delays to Instant Action

With Spectro Scientific’s InfraCal 2 series, oil contamination testing is no longer confined to the lab. It is now possible to verify compliance, protect assets, and safeguard the environment without waiting for an external report.

We are proud to make these systems accessible to industries and regulatory bodies across the region. By combining proven infrared technology with field-ready durability, these analyzers help teams meet environmental standards while working in the most demanding conditions.

Witness It Live At ArabLab 2025

Join us at the ArabLab Exhibition 2025 to see these solutions in action. Meet the experts, explore real-world use cases, and discover how oil in water analyzers can strengthen your compliance strategy.

  Dubai World Trade Centre

  23–25 September 2025

  Stall No: H2–C70