Fully Automated Atmospheric Distillation Analyzer (AZA 1287)

Description

Atmospheric Distillation Analyzer is designed for high-throughput petroleum laboratories requiring fully automated, ASTM D86-compliant analysis of boiling ranges in fuels and other petroleum products. With precise control and intelligent automation, this analyzer ensures accurate and reproducible results across a wide variety of samples, including gasoline, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, and light hydrocarbons.

Using a modern touchscreen interface, the instrument guides the operator through the entire process—requiring minimal user intervention. From sample heating to condensation, receiver handling, and final residue measurement, every step is automated, improving both efficiency and operator safety.

The analyzer includes a high-resolution digital temperature sensor capable of accurately recording vapor and flask temperatures up to 400°C. A laser or optical sensor ensures real-time volume tracking inside the receiver. With intelligent data logging, the system displays volume-temperature curves, automatic IBP (Initial Boiling Point), FBP (Final Boiling Point), percent recovered, residue, and loss values.

Its integrated safety mechanisms include automatic shutoff during temperature overshoot, sensor malfunction detection, and splash protection to protect users and samples alike. Internal cooling circuits eliminate the need for external chillers, simplifying lab infrastructure.

This fully automated analyzer supports programmable method profiles, allowing quick setup for various product types. The stored methods comply with the full suite of ASTM D86 protocols, including Groups 0–4, ensuring flexibility for labs handling multiple fuel types.

The compact, benchtop-friendly design reduces laboratory footprint while maintaining industry-grade performance. With built-in LAN and USB ports, the analyzer integrates seamlessly with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems), enabling traceable, exportable records for audit and compliance purposes.

From petroleum refineries and fuel distributors to research institutions and regulatory agencies, this analyzer meets the demands of today’s distillation testing needs. It ensures adherence to fuel quality and environmental regulations while delivering unmatched precision and repeatability.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q1: What does the analyzer measure?
It measures boiling range characteristics like IBP, FBP, percent recovery, residue, and loss, in line with ASTM D86.

Q2: Which samples can I test?
The device supports petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, and solvents.

Q3: Is it suitable for regulatory testing?
Yes. It is compliant with ASTM D86 and ideal for quality control and regulatory verification.

Q4: Do I need additional cooling units?
No, the instrument comes with an integrated cooling system that ensures continuous operation without external chillers.

Q5: Can it be connected to lab data systems?
Yes. The analyzer includes LAN and USB ports for LIMS integration and exportable result logs.