Analysis of Unconventional Oil & Bitumen by Simulated Distillation

Crude oil is changing and the focus is now on processing oils that historically were unknown, inaccessible and bound to sand/tar/rock, and so require more energy to process. The refining industry is moving toward upgrading and processing this non-conventional crude feedstock. Innovative developments with the new Bruker (USA) 436 GC Simulated Distillation Analyser enable the determination of the true boiling point distribution of these challenging hydrocarbon mixtures. Improved oven performance, inlet design, electronic flow control and the next generation Compass CDS 3.0 data handling software incorporates all of the ASTM, DIN, IP and ISO methods associated with Simulated Distillation analysis.