Automatic Distillation of Petroleum Products

Test Method
The sample is evaporated and condensed under controlled conditions, and observations are made of the temperatures at which various percentages are recovered and/or the percentages recovered at specific temperatures.

Automatic Distillation Analyzer
Conforms to ASTM D86, D285, D4737 and related international specifications

Pt-100 RTD probe with automatic temperature calibration system (°C or °F)

Windows®-based software package for PC control with LIMS export capabilities

Automatic determination of initial boiling point (IBP), final boiling point(FPB), dry point and barometric and residue corrections

Diagnostic system continuously ensures proper unit performance and user safety

Automatic temperature and volume calibration

Programmable distillation rate (2-15mL/min)

Ready for distillation groups 1 - 4

Networking for up to 32 units

Powerful CFC-free cooling and heating system

Receiver chamber heating system up to 60°C

Precision level follower system with optical meniscus detector

Integrated automatic fire extinguishing system with manual operation override

Specifications
Conforms to the specifications of:
ASTM D86, D285, D850, D1078, D4737; D189 Section 10; DIN 51751; ISO 3405; IP 123; IP 195; JIS K2254l; NF M 07-002

Temperature
Distillation Range: 0 to 450°C (±0.1°C accuracy)
Condenser: -5 to 60°C (±0.1°C accuracy); closed loop system
Receiver Chamber: 0 to 60°C (±0.1°C accuracy)
Distillation Parameters:
Distillation Rate: 2 to 15mL/min in 0.1mL increments, user selectable
Receiver Volume: 0 to 100mL (±0.01mL accuracy) by photoelectric infrared detection of meniscus by level following system utilizing a precision stepper motor and a special calibrated glass receiver; automatic calibration of evaporated loss volume and automatic volume calibration system ensures highest accuracy
Barometic Pressure: Automatic barometric correction utility with automatic sensor, range 550 to 900 mm Hg (±1 mm Hg accuracy)
Dry Point Detection: Automatic dry point detection board is included with standard equipment and only requires a dry point sensor, 200mL flask and PTFE plug for ASTM D850 and D1078 tests.
Environment: Operates at 0 to 25°C (113°F)