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News Release from: Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) | Subject: EcoAnalytix
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 27 March 2008
Test biodiesel using gas chromatography
methods
EcoAnalytix biodiesel glycerin and methanol analyser includes installation, training, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and preconfigured methods to ensure rapid startup and consistent ease of use
PerkinElmer introduces the EcoAnalytix biodiesel glycerin and methanol analyser, featuring the Clarus 500 gas chromatograph (GC) with an innovative dual-oven design coupled with a TurboMatrix headspace sampler for the analysis of both free and total glycerin (EN 14105, ASTM D6584) as well as residual methanol (EN 14110) with a single integrated headspace-GC sampling system The oven design allows laboratories to complete two types of GC analyses on a single instrument without the need to modify hardware setup and thereby increases productivity
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 6 Mar 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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EcoAnalytix initiative addresses the global imperatives of food and consumer product safety, water quality and sustainable energy development to create a healthy and safe environment.
Ensure biodiesel quality and regulatory compliance
The EcoAnalytix biodiesel application platforms are designed to help biodiesel manufacturers ensure the quality of their fuel and meet regulatory compliance for both ASTM and EN standards.
Previously, two GC instruments or modifications to hardware setup were necessary.
The analyser is part of EcoAnalytix, PerkinElmer's revolutionary problem-solving initiative that addresses the global imperatives of food and consumer product safety, water quality and sustainable energy development to create a healthy and safe environment.
The initiative encompasses comprehensive application-focused solutions with innovative thought leadership and public outreach programs that will bring insights from top scientists, industry experts and government agencies directly to customers.
One key component of the initiative is analysers that combine the necessary product offerings with the applications, methodologies and standard operating procedures and training required to complete specific analyses in food and consumer product safety, water quality and sustainable energy development.
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