What is process analytics?
Process analytics is the continuous measurement of physical and chemical quantities directly inside industrial processes. It provides real-time values for control, safety and emissions monitoring.
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Process Analytics · Vision
To measure is to understand – to understand is to shape
Process analytics is the language of industry. It tells us, in real time, what is happening inside a plant – concentrations, temperatures, pressures, flows. In NeoCity each of these values is a pulse of light that shapes the skyline.
The pillars of our measurement
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NDIR
Non-dispersive infrared spectroscopy for CO, CO₂, CH₄ and hydrocarbons – robust, precise, long-term stable.
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TDLAS
Tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy for selective trace gas measurement with very high sensitivity.
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Paramagnetic
Direct oxygen measurement without wear parts – ideal for the combustion control of the future.
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Zirconia
In-situ O₂ probes for high-temperature applications and intelligent combustion optimisation.
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Electrochemical
Electrochemical cells for O₂, H₂S, CO and toxic trace gases – compact, fast and field-proven.
What process analytics makes possible
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Compliance
Reliable adherence to TA Luft, BImSchV, IED and CEMS requirements.
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Optimisation
Higher yield, lower energy and feedstock consumption through accurate control.
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Safety
Early detection of critical gas conditions – before they become a problem.
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Vision
Solid data as the foundation for decarbonisation and Industry 4.0.
Artificial intelligence
When plants start to think
AI turns measurement data into predictions, and predictions into decisions. In NeoCity the glowing lines between the towers are exactly that: data streams converging in an AI core, then flowing knowledge back into the plants – live, inside the process.
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Drift detection
AI detects creeping sensor drift before measurements become unreliable – proactive instead of reactive.
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Predictive maintenance
Trend analysis and anomaly detection define a precise maintenance window that prevents downtime.
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Autonomous calibration
Self-monitoring analyzers report deviations and propose corrective action.
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Anomaly detection
Unusual gas patterns are classified and contextualised within seconds.
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Combustion optimisation
AI models tune air and fuel for minimal emissions and maximum efficiency.
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Data fabric
OPC UA, MQTT and REST: measurements flow into control systems, digital twins and ESG reports.
Our AI avatar
Tory – the face of our vision
Tory is the AI persona of Fresenius Umwelttechnik. She embodies how people and machines work together in NeoCity: open, learning, transparent. She makes data understandable and decisions better.
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Translates
Tory turns raw data into clear recommendations for operators and maintenance teams.
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Keeps learning
Every plant makes Tory better – knowledge from service operations flows back into the AI model.
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Speaks industry
TA Luft, ISO 14181, EN 14181, MCERTS – Tory knows the standards and what they mean in practice.
Sustainability
A livable industrial future begins with data
What can be measured can be changed. NeoCity is a vision in which emissions become visible – as flows you can steer, reduce, redirect. Sustainability is not an appendix here, it is the blueprint.
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Reduce emissions
Continuous monitoring of NOₓ, SO₂, CO, dust and greenhouse gases – the foundation of any decarbonisation strategy.
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Save energy
Optimised combustion control reduces fuel consumption and CO₂ output.
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Protect resources
Water measurement, biogas analysis and odour monitoring – environmental protection is in our DNA.
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ESG & reporting
Auditable data for CSRD, ESRS and voluntary sustainability reporting.
Podcast
Tune in: the digital future of industry
In our podcast we talk about process analytics, artificial intelligence and the NeoCity vision. With the people who are building that future today.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does a gas analyzer do?
A gas analyzer measures the concentration of individual components in a gas mixture – such as O₂, CO, CO₂, NOₓ or SO₂ – with high accuracy and long uptime.
How does AI support gas analysis?
AI detects sensor drift, predicts maintenance needs, classifies anomalies in gas streams and optimises combustion processes. The result: less downtime, fewer emissions and more safety.
Which measurement principles does Fresenius Umwelttechnik use?
We use NDIR, TDLAS, paramagnetic and zirconia – matched to the application, from combustion control to standard-compliant emissions monitoring.
How does process analytics help with sustainability?
Precise data is the foundation of every decarbonisation effort. We deliver auditable measurements for CSRD/ESRS reporting and enable optimisations that save energy and resources.
Who is Tory?
Tory is our AI persona. She turns measurements into recommendations, knows the relevant standards and supports operators along the entire lifecycle of a gas analyzer.