Presentation Profile
Standardized Instrumentation for Quantifying Carbon Residue in Petroleum Products
Currently Scheduled: 10/16/2024 - 10:20 AM
Room: South Lobby
Main Author
Raj Shah - Koehler Instrument Company Inc.
- Will Streiber - Koehler Instrument Company Inc.
- Celina Yeung - Koehler Instrument Company Inc.
Abstract:
The accumulation of carbon residue from high-temperature petroleum product usage presents significant challenges to engine performance and longevity. Carbon deposits can obstruct critical engine components, impair heat dissipation, reduce engine life, and increase maintenance costs. To address these issues, we have developed a new Ramsbottom Carbon Residue Apparatus, designed to assess carbon residue content in fuels in accordance with ASTM D524 standards. This state-of-the-art equipment evaluates the thermal stress-induced carbon residue in petroleum samples, providing crucial insights into fuel quality and its impact on engine performance and maintenance. Featuring precise microprocessor temperature control, a thermostatically controlled coking furnace with multiple wells, and over-temperature protection, the new instrument ensures accurate and safe testing. This poster highlights the enhanced methodology for carbon residue assessment, underscoring the importance of precise testing in evaluating fuel quality and its implications for engine durability and safety in diverse industrial applications.
