Presentation Profile
Analyzing the Vapor Pressure Analyzer: Grasping the Reasons and Advancing the Methodology Behind Vapor Pressure Testing
Currently Scheduled: 10/15/2025 - 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Room: South Lobby
Main Author
Dr. Raj Shah - Koehler Instrument Company
- Angelina Precilla - Koehler Instrument Company
- Yedu Unnithan - Koehler Instrument Company
Abstract:
Vapor pressure (VP) analysis is essential for evaluating the safety and performance of petrochemicals during storage, transportation, and use. Standardized since the 1930s with the adoption of ASTM D323, modern-day VP analysis has improved considerably, spurred by advancements in testing standards and instrumentation. This poster explores recent advancements in VP testing instrumentation, with particular focus on portable, automatic VP analyzers. These instruments are crucial to modern VP analysis due to their multi-standard testing capabilities, portability, operational ease and safety, and speed. Additionally, the poster examines the thermodynamics of VP generation and its importance to the petrochemical industry alongside the requirements a buyer should follow when purchasing a VP analyzer. Finally, it highlights a novel VP analyzer developed according to industry standards, demonstrating how it competes with increasingly expensive mainstream options while remaining cost-effective.
