Presentation Profile
Analysis of Crude Oil by High-Resolution ICP-OES PlasmaQuant 9100
Currently Scheduled: 10/13/2021 - 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
Room: Hibiscus Room
Main Author
Siqi Sun - Analytik Jena US LLC
Abstract:
Analysis of Crude Oil by High-Resolution ICP-OES PlasmaQuant 9100 Crude oils contain as many as 45 elements, many of which are can have adverse effect on petroleum refining and product quality. These effects can include poisons to the catalysts used during the refining process or corrosion to the process equipment. The determination and quantification of these trace elements can be particularly challenging because of the high viscosity of many crudes and the presence of large particulates. This requires time-consuming sample preparation, such as ashing and wet acid decomposition, in a business environment in which time is money. This study demonstrates that, with the right instrument, the right sample introduction system, and the right method, all of these challenges can be addressed, while simultaneously reducing sample preparation time by 85%. In addition, due to the vertical plasma geometry of the V Shuttle torch in PlasmaQuant 9100, soot formation, memory effects, and frequent torch replacement can be avoided. This study also demonstrates how a large refinery adopted this solution, resulting in a return on investment in under three months.
