AC Analytical Controls (AC) has introduced the new AC All In One Biodiesel analyser to determine the quality of fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) blending stock for diesel fuel
Globally, public authorities promote the use of blends of biofuel and conventional fuel through directives and by setting ambitious goals.
Standardisation bodies, such as ASTM and CEN, have already published methods that outline specifications for biodiesel as blending component and test methods are available to determine the quality of the biodiesel.
AC Analytical Controls has developed an all in one chromatographic solution that complies with all chromatographic ASTM and EN test methods listed in the biodiesel specifications EN 14214 and ASTM D6751.
The All In One biodiesel analysis methods include: ASTM D 6584 - Free and total glycerin.
EN 14103 - Ester and linolenic acid methyl ester content.
EN 14105 - Free and total glycerol, mono-, di- and tri-glyceride content.
EN 14106 - Free glycerol.
EN 14110 - Methanol content.
The AC Biodiesel System uses the new Agilent Technologies 7890A gas chromatograph equipped with:.
- two capillary columns.
- Electronic Pneumatics Control (EPC) for setting flow and pressure parameters.
- one split/splitless inlet.
- one on-column inlet.
- an additional column oven module.
- two Flame Ionization Detectors (FID).
- optional Automatic Liquid Sampler.
- optional Headspace Sampler.
Features and benefits include: - All In One application combines all current chromatographic ASTM and EN methods in one GC: EN 14103, EN 14105, EN 14106, EN 14110 and ASTM D 6584.
- Complies with EN 14214 and ASTM D 6751 biodiesel specifications.
- Software is compatible with various chromatographic data systems such as Atlas, ChemStation and EZchrom.
- Completely tested and calibrated according to specified methods.
- Includes multiple sets of calibration components, internal standards and reagents.
- Qualified support engineer installs system on-site and familiarises users with operation.
- One year warranty covers hardware and application.
- Analysers include free helpdesk assistance for any hardware or software related questions.
- Optional on-line remote support by LAN connection is available.
