Near-infrared spectroscopy is an optical measurement method for non-destructive determination of chemical and physical properties in real time.
Sensor directly in the process stream — no sampling, continuous real-time measurement.
Automatic sampling via bypass loop — short analysis times, close to the process.
Sample analysed next to the line — flexible location, manual or automatic sampling.
Laboratory analysis — highest accuracy, longer analysis times, spatially separated from the process.
Pharma & Bioprocess
Inline control of API synthesis using NIR spectroscopy
Chemical & Petrochemical
Inline reaction control and endpoint determination via Raman
Energy & Water Supply
Steam/water circuit monitoring in power plants (pH, conductivity)
Food & Agriculture
NIR moisture, protein and fat determination on conveyor belts
Dusko Kadijevic | Publisher Analytic Journal | analyticjournal.com
Written October 2026. All content formulated in our own words, created with AI assistance.