Analytical solutions for Hydrocarbon Petroleum - Stanhope-Seta

Analytical solutions for Hydrocarbon
Petroleum products
Seta Analytics is a division of Stanhope-Seta which
combines a long established experience of testing
petroleum products with the latest measurement
technologies to provide enhanced analytical solutions
for exploration, refining, petrochemical, distribution and
marketing operations.
Current developments include laser based sensors,
specialised HPLC systems and miniature IR
technology, including measurement for Biofuels
and Biocomponents.
www.biofueltesting.com
Test instruments for Biofuels Analysis
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Analytical solutions for Hydrocarbon Petroleum products
SA3000-0 EsterCheck
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Fixed filter infrared adsorption
analyzer optimised for the
measurement of
bio-ester in biodiesel.
and calibration
SA1000-0 AvCount Particle Counter
To obtain your Stanhope-Seta catalogue:
Test Instruments
for Biofuels Analysis
• EN 590 for Biodiesel Fuel Blends
• EN 14214 for Biodiesel Fuels
• EN 14213 for Bio-Heating Fuels
• ASTM D6751 for Biodiesel (B100)
Laboratory instruments for quality control, analysis
IP 565
Tel: +44(0)1932 564391
Email: sales@stanhope-seta.co.uk
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A new laser based particle
counter for checking and
maintaining the quality of
fuel throughout the
distribution network.
For local support please contact:
SA2200-0 High Performance
Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
EN 12916, IP 391, ASTM
D6591
www.biofueltesting.com
Advanced Chromatography
Package to measure Aromatics
in Diesel & Biodiesel fuels.
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Stanhope-Seta, London Street,
Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8AP
Tel:
+44(0)1932 564391
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99908-0 Bio-MTVM
82100-0 Setaflash Series 8
A unique Multi Test Verification
material that provides
traceable validation of many
primary biodiesel parameters
from a single sample.
EN ISO 3679; D3828;
IP 523; IP 524
Rapid and portable
flashpoint testing
with Setaflash.
Verification Material
Flashpoint
34000-0 Multiflash
91600-0 Seta MFT
EN ISO 3679; ISO 2719; IP 523;
IP 524; D3828; D93
Multi-mode
automated
flashpoint testing.
D2068; IP 387
Portable testing for the filterability
/ blocking
tendency
of biofuel.
97400-2 Heated Furnace
90000-2 Seta Centrifuge
EN ISO 10370;
D4530; IP 398
Twelve sample
capacity.
D2709
Heated centrifuge
with optional hazard
reduction system.
11300-0 CORROSION BATH
94100-0 Cloud & Pour
EN ISO 2160; D130;
IP 154
Stainless steel water
bath with digital
temperature control for
Copper and Silver corrosion testing.
EN ISO 23015; D2500;
D3117
Flexible, compact
refrigeration for cold
tests.
83545-3 Setavis
Flashpoint
Carbon Residue
Filter Blocking Tendency
Water Content
What is Biofuel?
Fuel made from the renewable bio derived materials includes; either
FAME or FAEE blended into conventional diesel to give biodiesel,
or biogasoline fuels, where conventional gasoline is blended with
bioethanol or biobutanol.
Reported advantages of Biofuel
• Sulphur dioxide emissions can be reduced
• Additional lubricity advantages
• Often reduces unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide
and particulate matter in exhaust fumes
• Can improve engine performance
Biofuel specifications
Oil companies and vehicle manufacturers are actively working with
biofuel extender producers to implement agreed standards for
trans-esterified vegetable oils suitable for blending with conventional
Property
Description
diesel fuels to ensure that the product meets the technical
requirements of modern engines.
The minimum test requirements for Biodiesel blend extenders are
specified in ASTM D6751 in the USA and EN 14214 within Europe.
EN 590 and ASTM D975 fuel specifications for petroleum-based
automotive diesel fuel currently permit a biofuel extender content
of up to 5% by volume (B5), with 10% by volume (B10) under
consideration, or in the USA up to 20% volume (B20).
Seta Global Service Guarantee
All Seta instruments are supported by our
Global Service Guarantee which ensures that friendly
technical support together with sales, service and spare
parts information is just a telephone call away.
Biodiesel Test Method
EN-ISO
Biodiesel Test Method
ASTM/IP
Seta Product
Carbon Residue
The Carbon Residue test provides an indication of the extent of carbon
residue that results from the combustion of the biofuel.
EN ISO 10370
D524; D4530
Ramsbottom Carbon Residue Bath,
Micro Carbon Residue Tester
Cetane Number
Biodiesel blend stock typically has a higher ignition quality level than that of
petroleum diesel.
EN 15195; EN ISO 5165
D6890; IP 498; D613
Ignition Quality Tester
CFPP
Cold-Filter Plugging point is considered to be a suitable
indicator of low temperature operability.
EN 116
D6371; IP 309
Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP)
Apparatus
Cloud Point
The cloud point for biodiesel blends is generally higher than conventional
diesel fuel with greater potential to precipitate wax in fuel tanks.
EN ISO 23015
D2500; D3117
C&P Test Bath and Cryostats
Copper Corrosion
Indicates potential compatibility problems with fuel system
components made of copper alloys such as brass and bronze.
EN ISO 2160
D130; IP 154
Copper Corrosion Baths
Density
Provides a comparable energy by weight measurement and can often
identify contamination with other petroleum products.
EN ISO 12185;
EN ISO 3675
IP 160
Biodiesel Test Kit (Density, Water,
Viscosity, TAN), ASTM/EN-ISO Hydrometers & Reference materials
Ester Content
Tests for reaction conversion using gas chromatography for esters falling
within the C14-C24 range. Linolenic and polyunsaturated esters need to be
controlled as they have been shown to display a disproportionately strong
effect on oxidative stability.
EN 14103
92000-2 Ignition Quality Tester
Filter Blocking
Tendency
The presence of bio material that can block fuel filters or cause problems
of sedimentation can be quality controlled by measuring the tendency to
filter block.
EN ISO 3104; D445;
IP 71
Fully automated and
manual kinematic
viscosity measurement.
EN 15195; D6890; IP 498;
D613 (Correlates);
EN ISO 5165 Rapid
determination of
cetane in Diesel & Biodiesel.
Flash Point
Biodiesels must meet specified flash point criteria prior to blending for
the purpose of assuring that the biodiesel component does not contain
methanol.
Sulphated Ash
Abrasive solids and biodiesel catalyst materials can result in wear of internal
engine components
Verification Material
Traceable validation of many primary biodiesel parameters from one
sample.
99200-0 Muffle Furnace
86200-0 Biodiesel Test Kit
Viscosity
Biodiesel fuel blends generally have improved lubricity; however if not
controlled their higher viscosity levels may form larger droplets on injection
which can lead to poor combustion.
EN ISO 3104
D445; IP 71
Setavis Viscometer, KV-8 Viscometer
Bath, KV-5 Viscometer Bath, Biodiesel Test Kit (Density, Water, Viscosity,
TAN)
Water Content &
Sediment
Limits are established to prevent bioester reaction reversal.
EN ISO 12937
D2709
Centrifuge, Biodiesel Test Kit (Density, Water, Viscosity, TAN)
Acid Value
Measures mineral acids and free fatty acids contained in a fuel sample, high
fuel acidity is linked with corrosion and engine deposits.
EN 14104
D664
Biodiesel Test Kit (Density, Water,
Viscosity, TAN)
Copper Corrosion
Viscosity
Sulphated Ash
ISO 3987; D874
7.5 litre capacity.
Cloud Point
Cetane Number
Water, Density, Viscosity,
TAN / Acid content
Quality checks for
manufacturers
and users.
Email: sales@stanhope-seta.co.uk
Tel: +44(0)1932 564391
EsterCheck (Correlating method)
D2068; IP 387
Multi Filtration Tester
EN ISO 3679; ISO 2719
IP 523; IP 524; D3828;
D93
Setaflash, Multiflash
ISO 3987
D874
Seta Ash Furnace
Bio MTVM
www.biofueltesting.com