Biofuel Industry News
Portable Viscometer Speeds Up Biofuel Quality Check Checking the quality of biofuel is quicker and simpler using the Viscolite®
VL700 portable viscometer from global viscosity measurement specialists Hydramotion Ltd (UK). Viscosity is
portable viscometer provides instant viscosity measurement anywhere, in factory, field or lab. The instrument consists of a solid 316-stainless steel probe connected by a flexible coiled lead to a battery-powered display unit. Viscosity can be read off as soon as the probe is dipped into the sample. The instrument can be used in any volume of fluid, from a cupful to a tank. The sensor can be cleaned with a single wipe after use, making the Viscolite ideal for the rapid assessment of samples or batches in situ. The standard model has a range of 0 to 10,000 cP in fluids at –20 to +120°C. There is an integrated thermometer, which means temperature-corrected readings can also be obtained on the spot. The instrument has very high accuracy and sensitivity and excellent repeatability, even at low viscosity. Also available is a mains-powered benchtop version with 4 - 20 mA analogue and RS232 serial outputs. Factory-calibrated to traceable international stand-ards, the Viscolite is immediately ready for use, with no need for on-site calibration or day-to-day adjustment. It has no seals, bearings or moving parts to wear out. Battery life is long, thanks to the instrument’s modest power requirements. Rugged construction and solid-state design eliminate maintenance. The instrument is supplied in its own weather-resistant carrying case, making it truly portable.
a critical test parameter for determining biofuel quality and suitability for use, yet traditional methods of viscosity measurement are cumbersome and time-consuming. By contrast, the Viscolite®
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Mini-Reactor System-High Pressure Pyrolysis with Catalyst Reactor
CDS Analytical (USA) has introduced the first and only mini high-pressure pyrolysis reactor system. Scientists studying new biomass feed stock, coal, oil or polymer reactions need to understand how these materials break down in a reactor at varying conditions with catalysts. The high-pressure pyrolyser allows them to study both high temperature & pressure on a small scale while passing the pyrolysed gas through a catalyst bed. This system will offer the scientist and chemical engineer a time and money saving instrument by increasing their understanding of reaction chemistry before undergoing the expense of a large laboratory or pilot reactor. And in addition, the background gas can be GC carrier gas or a reactant gas such as air, hydrogen or oxygen.
The system uses CDS’ field proven model 5200 pyrolyser which has been modified with a back pressure regulator and heated catalyst bed. Samples can be pyrolysed at elevated pressures (500PSI max) and passed through a catalyst bed of their choice and then collected onto the built-in trap. After pyrolysis of the sample is complete, the analytes are transferred from the trap to a GC at normal operating conditions.
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ICP Spectrometer Selected by Imperium Renewables to Ensure Biodiesel Quality
Thermo Fisher Scientific (USA) announce that Imperium Renewables, one of the largest producers of biodiesel in the United States, has chosen the powerful iCAP 6000 Series ICP emission spectrometer to analyse biodiesel. The Thermo Scientific iCAP 6000 Series helps Imperium Renewables accurately measure the trace element content of biodiesel to ensure it complies with the strict worldwide regulations governing the biodiesel industry.
Biodiesel is an environmentally friendly, clean burning, renewable energy source made from vegetable oils, waste oils or fats derived from crops. It is compatible with today’s existing fueling infrastructure and can be used in many conventional diesel engines. Imperium Renewables can produce 100 million gallons of biodiesel per year at nameplate capacity in its flagship facility, Imperium Grays Harbor in Washington. To ensure product quality and compliance with strict government standards, the company rigorously tests its biodiesel for contaminants. Because this commitment to quality is onerous with such high product throughput, the company requires highly reliable analytical instrumentation for its routine analyses.
Like most biodiesel plants, Imperium Renewables operates under stringent ASTM
standards. For biodiesel to be sold as a fuel or blending stock, it must meet a set of requirements defined in ASTM D6751 or European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) EN14214 standards. These standards specify the maximum allowable element concentrations in pure biodiesel finished product (B100). Until recently, the company outsourced feedstock samples and finished product testing to a third-party, and this was extremely expensive, time-consuming and inefficient. As a result, Imperium Renewables sought to create an in-house solution, focused on ICP technology, that could save time, reduce costs and increase productivity.
Imperium Renewables purchased the iCAP 6000 Series ICP because of Thermo Fisher’s proven track record of providing cost-effective instruments and strong customer support. Lack of space also made the compact iCAP 6000 Series an ideal solution. Nathan Shenk-Boright, laboratory manager at Imperium Renewables explains, “We are now using ICP in our in-house laboratory, instead of outsourcing our samples for analysis. This is extremely beneficial to our customers as we can provide fast service and ensure the optimal quality of our biodiesel.”
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Fast,Accurate Blend Ratio Measurements
• Biodiesel in Diesel • Ethanol in Gasoline
Increasing mandates require accurate blend ratio measure- ments of biodiesel in diesel fuel and ethanol in gasoline to ensure product quality. Distributors, engine manufacturers, fleet operators, regulatory agencies, or terminal managers need an easy-to-use analyzer to ensure a correct blend.
An InfraCal Biodiesel or Ethanol Blend Analyzer gives you: • Direct reading % measurements at the push of a button
• Measurement results in under 30 seconds with no sample preparation
• Portability for on-site measurements
• Proven technology currently in use by major petroleum terminals and regulatory agencies
• And, assurance your blend quality meets specifications
To learn more, visit our web site:
www.wilksir.com or call: 831-338-7459 or email:
srintoul@wilksir.com
WILKS ENTERPRISE,INC.
25 Van Zant Street, Suite 8F, East Norwalk, CT 06855 USA TEL: 203-855-9136 · FAX: 203-838-9868
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