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Analytical Instrumentation Automated Distillation Tester for D86 / D850 / D1078 / ISO3405
Distillation is a very traditional method for separating the various boiling fractions of petroleum liquids dating back to the early 1900’s, initially involving numerous cumbersome glass apparatus that required manual handling and adjustment. Distillation is still a very important test performed on distillate fuels and gasoline. It is run in heavy volumes in most petroleum labs around the world as it gives essential information on the composition of petroleum products and fuels. Although automated equipment has been on the market for many years and has reduced the workload for labs as compared to manual operations, the market continuously demands higher efficiency and ease of use to run these tests.
Tanaka Scientific’s latest automated distillation tester model, the ad-7, has been designed to accommodate the market’s needs, with special focus on convenience, versatility, safety, and reliability. For user convenience, a 10.4 inch colour LCD touch screen is included as standard for easy operation with a simple graphical interface and clear information display. Presence of the heater board, flask, and cylinder are all automatically checked by the ad-7 and displayed on the touch screen. The instrument will prevent false starts if they are not properly in place. The diameter of the heating plate is recognised by the ad-7. If the set plate does not match the plate specified in the test method, the instrument will prevent the test from being started. The same goes for temperature parameters. The instrument will check whether the condenser and receiver chamber temperatures are within the tolerance ranges of the selected method or not, and prevent false starts if they are not.
Tanaka’s ad-7 reservation function: If a different type of sample with different temperature parameters need to be measured after the current sample, the next test parameters can be ‘reserved’. By doing this, the instrument will automatically start to adjust temperature parameters as soon as the current test is finished. By the time the heater has cooled down, the instrument is ready to start the next test.
Not enough sample? Place the amount you have in the receiver cylinder, and have the ad-7 automatically measure the liquid level. The instrument will then automatically regard this as 100% volume and run the test.
Automatic heat optimisation function allows simple adjustment of heater rates for both known and unknown samples. The ‘Heat Optimise’ function will automatically create an optimal heating profile for all sample types – quickly allowing the unit to be setup to meet the test method requirements.
European Lab Services introduces ISO17025 verification for smoke point and Rancimat oxidation stability tester
In terms of versatility, the ad-7 features up to 200 user-customisable test modes, and storage for up to 5000 test results. Users can connect the ad-7 to their network via RS-232C, USB, or Ethernet. The supplied TDAS (Tanaka Data Acquisition Software) enables multiple ad-7 units to be controlled from a single PC. Up to 10 units can be controlled from one PC.
Built-in optical UV flame sensor monitors the flask area and can quickly extinguish fire breakout by flooding the chamber with CO2 or N2 gas (external gas source required). Built-in solid-state peltier cooling provides ultra-reliable and energy efficient temperature control of both the condenser tube and receiving cylinder chamber.
Tanaka’s top priority is customer satisfaction. Therefore, the company continuously strives to maintain and improve on their “Made in Japan” quality and service. Tanaka have well-trained distributors around the world, and their dealers and team in Japan are always ready to help you.
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Verification of petroleum analyzers According to ISO 17025
Flash point, Distillation, CFPP, Density, Cloud & Pour point, JFTOT, Freezing point, etc.
Service Level Agreement for Laboratory Analyzers
Calibration of thermometers According to ISO 17025
In-lab and on-site calibration of measurement chains, Pt100, RTD and liquid thermometers
Calibration of laboratory balances According to ISO 17025 and CG-18
European Lab Services (ELS) is a brand-independent supplier of ISO 17025 verification of lab equipment for petroleum analysis. ELS is the only company worldwide performing on-site performance evaluation of flash point testers, density analysers, cold properties testers (CPP, FZP, CFPP, …), viscometers and various others according to ISO 17025. Recently ELS released two new verification procedures.
ELS is now fully capable for the ISO17025 verification of smoke point analysers according to ASTM D1322. During the test the calibration engineer performs calibration of the barometric pressure, verifies the volume and height measurement, programs and verifies the offsets and runs a final test using a reference sample.
A second new verification is the Rancimat oxidation stability tester (Metrohm) operating in accordance with NBN-EN 15751. For this instrument the engineer checks and adjusts the bath temperature and air flow in 8 test cells.
Every step of the process is checked and the analyser will be ready to use with the proper certification of accuracy, repeatability and of course traceability. ELS has more than 25 years of experience and a unique accreditation service, European Lab Services supports labs across Europe in a flexible and customer-focussed way.
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Spectro Scientific acquired by Ametek
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Spectro Scientific, a globally renowned supplier of fluid analysis instrumentation and software, has been purchased by AMETEK, Inc. Spectro has annual sales of approximately $50 million and was acquired for approximately $190 million. Spectro was a privately held company and is headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. It joins Ametek as part of its Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) - a leader in advanced analytical, monitoring, testing, calibrating and display instruments with annualised sales of $3.0 billion.
Spectro Scientific president and CEO Brian Mitchell said, “Our mission over the last several years has been to focus on new technology development; strategic company and product acquisitions; and the continual improvement of Spectro products, providing our customers with the most advanced, precise and convenient fluid analysis tools possible. To accomplish that, the dedication of our employees and global partners has been nothing short of astounding. Our customers can be assured that the legacy of support and innovation will continue.”
David A. Zapico, Ametek Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, “Spectro is an excellent acquisition for Ametek. Their differentiated solutions serve an increasing need for predictive maintenance in a broad and growing set of end markets, including military and defense, process industrial, power generation and transportation. Spectro’s solution offering nicely complements our strategy to integrate instrumentation data into cloud-based software and analytics.”
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