Presentation Profile
Shimadzu’s Analytical Solutions for the Hydrocarbon Processing Industry and Customer Case Studies
Currently Scheduled: 10/10/2023 - 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Room: Floral Hall A2
Main Author
Raj Makhamale - Shimadzu Middle East & Africa FZE
Abstract:
Use of Alternative carrier gases for Simulated Distillation ASTM D2887 and D7169 Determining the boiling point distribution characteristics of crude oil and other its fractions is important in the petro-refinery industry for the efficient utilization of feedstocks and regulatory compliance. Simulated distillation (SimDist) methods by gas chromatography (GC) are widely used to simulate the results of the distillation tower, ASTM D7169 for products having boiling point distribution up to 720DegC of and ASTM D2887 up to 538DegC. While helium (He) is the preferred carrier gas for many GC applications, its recent price hike and supply interruption have rejuvenated efforts to explore Nitrogen and Hydrogen carrier as a cost-effective and more accessible alternative. This presentation reviews ASTM D2887 with Nitrogen and ASTM D7169 with Hydrogen carrier and demonstrates similar result as that of using Helium carrier gas.
