Presentation Profile
An Accurate, Sensitive Method Analysing Residue in Liquefied Pressurized Gas (LPG) by Thermal Desorption/Gas Chromatography
Currently Scheduled: 1/19/2018 - 1:30 PM - 1:55 PM
Room: Room 381 A
Main Author
Leeman Bennington - PerkinElmer
- Lee Marotta - PerkinElmer
Abstract:
As LPG is transported through pipelines, hoses, and tanks it comes into contact with many contaminants, potentially resulting in a heavy residue in LPG. This residue, when left unchecked, can harm seals, valves, and even engines. Understanding the composition of this residue is important to determine the source of problems. This ASTM method presents an accurate and precise technique, answering the question is there contamination, and if so, how much of this contamination is present at the necessary detection limits. This presentation will demonstrate the ability to speciate the hydrocarbon residue range between C6 through C44 in pressurized gas using sorbent tube technology, thermal desorption, and gas chromatography accurately.
