33 Analytical Instrumentation If you need precise ASTM-compliant sulphur and chlorine analysis – call Sindie and Clora


XOS has extended their family of accurate and reliable sulphur and chlorine analysers. These innovative instruments offer a superb level of precision for petroleum and petrochemical applications where quick and reliable analysis is critical.


The R Series Sindie and Clora offer a plethora of enhancements and new features, delivering best-in-class analytics and intuitive design to this highly demanding industry sector. 10-inch touch screens, virtually unlimited memory, and new preset capabilities make these analysers easy to use, whilst providing operators with an unsurpassed level of performance.


Joey Konefal, XOS President commented, “We have overhauled the interface to offer the best user experience for our customers; data management has been signifi cantly enhanced with expanded connectivity through LIMS and more fl exible printing options.”


The R Series’ highly advanced error diagnostics combined with hassle-free maintenance signifi cantly reduce the time spent troubleshooting issues and replacing parts considerably. Sulphur and chlorine analysis has never been so easy! The new range includes the user-friendly Sindie, which provides end-users with excellent value and a combination of detection limits, measurement speed and dependability. The Sindie provides an ideal sulphur analytical solution for compliance with ASTM D2622, ASTM D7039, ISO 20884, and EN 16997 methods and offers complete fl exibility for the demanding analytical needs of the petroleum and petrochemical-related sectors. The Sindie is the most advanced sulphur analytical solution in the XOS range. It also offers rest-assured compliance with ASTM D2622, ASTM D7039, ISO 20884, and EN 16997 methods and features advanced R3 optics, providing extremely low limits of detection and allowing cycle time fl exibility to save many hours in a lab’s daily testing routine. Sindie®


+Cl is a cutting-edge two-in-one analyser that enables trace analysis of both sulphur and chlorine with one device. Sindie®


sulphur levels in fi nished products, assess chlorine for corrosion mitigation and optimise process parameters. The Clora and Clora R®


+Cl is the perfect tool to certify , are highly compact analysers that measure total chlorine in hydrocarbons including aromatics, distillates, heavy fuels, crude oils and water. These highly advanced instruments


comply with ASTM D7536 and D4929C and provide industry-leading precision for petroleum and petrochemical applications where simple, fast and dependable analysis is crucial. The Clora models are extremely user-friendly and analyse total chlorine in liquid hydrocarbons such as aromatics, distillates, heavy fuels, and crude oils, along with aqueous solutions, while correcting for sulphur interference automatically. The Cloras’ excellent level of accuracy and performance technology make them the perfect solution for monitoring catalyst poisoning in reformers or for sites with fl uid catalytic crackers and hydrocrackers monitoring very low chlorine levels. These avant-garde analysers comply with both ASTM D7536 and D4929C.


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Free download of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) booklet


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AccuStandard’s 3rd edition of their Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon Pattern Recognition Standards Booklet, Comprehensive Source of Pattern Recognition Standards for ASTM, EPA, AOAC Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon Methods, is now available. This resource assists analysts in accurately identifying contaminated samples from petrochemical spills and/or leaks by comparing their chromatographic profi les with known petroleum products.


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To help analysts with establishing boiling ranges and identifying chromatographic patterns, this edition contains a compilation of petroleum product standards updated with overlayed chromatograms for nalkane window defi ning mixes TPH- LOW-01 (C8 to C20), TPH-MID-01 (C8 to C30) and DRH-008S-R2 (C8 to C40).


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This updated edition also includes new chromatograms for renewable diesel fuel, aviation fuel, biodiesel 100 (B100) and motor oils SAE 5W30, 10W30 and 10W40.


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email: 61343pr@reply-direct.com Plastic analysis: this way and that!


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Plastic provides convenience and utility to many aspects of our daily lives, so it is vital to have analysis methods to ensure their quality and ability to serve intended applications as products. Just like plastic, Kyoto Electronics Manufacturing’s instruments are very convenient and provide many applications, of which we will here introduce a number concerning plastic analysis.


First is the determination of the weight equivalent of isocyanate in the exceedingly useful plastic, urethane (possible with KEM’s potentiometric titrators). After dissolving urethane in dehydrated toluene, dibutylamine is added in excess to react and the mix is back-titrated with hydrochloric acid. The infl ection of the titration curve is the endpoint.


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A new vision for atmospheric distillation testing


AD Systems recently launched the VD10 analyser for automated distillation at atmospheric pressure according to ASTM D86 and similar test methods. The dedicated innovative imaging system (patent pending) brings unmatched automation and precision to this routine analysis of petroleum products.


The VD10’s high-resolution digital camera visually monitors all phases of sample boiling anticipating and predicting the optimal heater settings to respect standard method conditions for IBP, 5% timings and distillation rate control.


Just put 100 mL sample in the fl ask, place it on the instrument and press START. Without any need for pre-programming or optimisation, the instrument performs a method-compliant distillation run from the fi rst attempt, even for unknown or diffi cult samples like biofuels. The user-friendly interface includes all necessary features for operation, result reporting, quality assurance and traceability, diagnostics, and LIMS communication.


High-quality components, precise sensors, and robust construction assure reliability for heavy-duty and safe use with minimum maintenance. The VD10 is arguably the most advanced and innovative instrument for atmospheric distillation available on today’s market.


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Next is the moisture content analysis of PET pellets (possible with KEM’s Karl Fischer moisture titrators). PET is widely used to make food and drink containers. Most PET samples do not adequately dissolve in Karl Fischer titration solvents, precluding their analysis by direct titration. Therefore, “indirect titration” is often used, achievable by preparing samples with an evaporator. A PET sample is heated in the evaporator and water vapour is chaperoned into solvent by a carrier gas and then titrated using a coulometric titrator.


Lastly is the determination of plastic melt viscosity using KEM’s novel “spinning probe” viscometer, the EMS-1000S. With an onboard heating capability (0-200°C), and disposable, airtight sample containers, the EMS-1000S can melt and measure plastic samples internally without the risk of mess and mechanical breakdown. Analysis of the curing of thermosetting resins is possible as the hardened sample can be disposed of with the sample container, leaving the viscometer immediately ready to measure the next sample.


KEM continues to support the advancement of science by creating measurement solutions for researchers in numerous fi elds. Contact them today to fi nd out more.


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