Product category:
Spectroscopy
News Release from: Wilks Enterprise | Subject: InfraSpec
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 12 June 2006
Measurement of % biodiesel in diesel
fuel
Spectrometer represents a new concept in portable mid-infrared instrumentation that provides spectral, quantitative or qualitative information wherever required - production, field, or laboratory
The growing trend towards alternative fuels has resulted in increased biodiesel production to blend with diesel fuel - typically 20% biodiesel to 80% diesel fuel With the new portable infrared spectrometer - the InfraSpec VFA-IR spectrometer from Wilks Enterprise - it is now possible to easily and accurately measure this blend ratio on-site in the manufacturing plant by non-technical personnel
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 7 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The InfraSpec VFA-IR spectrometer can be used like an FT-IR spectrometer; however, much of the software program has been geared towards repetitive process analysis applications.
Percent concentration results are displayed on a PC in less than one minute.
The InfraSpec spectrometer represents a new concept in portable mid-infrared instrumentation that provides spectral, quantitative or qualitative information on a wide variety of materials wherever the measurement is required - at the production line, in the field or in the laboratory.
The InfraSpec VFA-IR spectrometer to measure percent biodiesel in diesel fuel utilizes attenuated total reflection (ATR) sampling technique to make the analysis.
The exposed ATR crystal on the built-in sample stage makes analysis and cleaning quick and easy.
With a simple interface for non-technical operators, the material is placed on the ATR sample stage and a readout in % biodiesel is displayed within one minute.
The measurement range is 0.05 to 100% with an accuracy of 0.05% of scale.
The InfraSpec VFA-IR spectrometer incorporates a patented design consisting of an ATR sample plate with an elongated, electronically modulated source on one end and a linear variable filter (LVF) and linear variable array on the other.
The result is a compact spectrometer with no moving parts and no optical path exposed to air that is portable and rugged.
The software includes an internal calibration program that allows for simplified screen interface that give a digital readout in % biodiesel for non-technical end users. Request a free brochure from Wilks Enterprise ...
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