Presentation Profile
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons Analysis: Unveiling the Future with new Brevis GC-2050
Currently Scheduled: 10/10/2023 - 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Room: Floral Hall A2
Main Author
Alan Owens - Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc
Abstract:
Total petroleum hydrocarbons consist of a large list of compounds that traditionally originate from crude oil, which is formed from organic buried material that has been subjected to intense heat and pressure. As a result, the manufacturing of crude oil has raised concerns regarding TPH contamination or presence in the environment such as water and soil ecosystems. With ever growing knowledge of the potential environmental contamination as well as health concerns, an established GC-FID method allows for accurate quantitation of total TPH. In this application, a fast and robust method was created using Shimadzu’s newest GC, the Brevis GC2050. The compact GC -2050 (230 V) was used to enable rapid heating, and hydrogen was used as the carrier gas to analyze TPH reducing overall runtime. Linearity and area ratio of C40 to C20 were also maintained in compliance with ISO 9377 -2 -2000.
