Measurement and Testing
New Brochure Features Portable Infrared Analysers for Various Biofuel Measurements
Jan 17 2008
The first is the InfraCal Filtometer. This is a low-cost, single wavelength analyser that is ideal for measuring the blend ratio of
biodiesel in diesel fuel or ethanol in gasoline. Since tax incentives and government regulations are often based on % biofuel, it is
important to have an accurate measurement method. The InfraCal Filtometer is compact and portable, yet easy for non-technical
personnel to operate. It gives a direct readout in % biodiesel or % ethanol allowing the user the capability to measure the blend ratio on-site at a manufacturing or distribution facility.
The second instrument is the InfraSpec VFA-IR Spectrometer that is a spectral range analyzer capable of monitoring more than one component. It will measure the % biodiesel in diesel fuel as well as total glycerides during the biodiesel reaction process.
Using the InfraSpec Spectrometer for making pass/fail determinations for total glycerides can significantly reduce analysis time and
increase reactor throughput by as much as 20%. The InfraSpec can also be used for testing free fatty acids and water in the biodiesel
feedstock. The InfraSpec VFA-IR Spectrometer is compact, portable and has a simplified PC interface for non-technically trained personnel. This provides the user with the capability to easily make on-site measurements in the processing plant, as well as in the QC laboratory.
The InfraSpec Spectrometer represents a new concept in mid-infrared instrumentation and is based on patented design.
It enables the operator to obtain infrared spectra on a variety of components in the biofuels manufacturing process at a fraction of
the cost of an FT-IR spectrometer.
Digital Edition
PIN 25.1 Feb/March
March 2024
In This Edition Safety - The technology behind the ION Science Tiger XT - Safety with ammonia and LOHCs as hydrogen carriers Analytical Instrumentation - Discussion on new tribology te...
View all digital editions
Events
Apr 03 2024 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Salon Analyse Industrielle & Instrumentation
Apr 03 2024 Paris, France
Apr 03 2024 Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Apr 09 2024 Munich, Germany
Apr 10 2024 Helsinki, Finland