Simulated Distillation Analyzers

Model 3023x (NARL 6411) is based on the Clarus^® 690 gas chromatograph, and utilizes hydrogen carrier gas to perform simulated distillation analysis in support of ASTM D2887. The model utilizes hydrogen carrier gas and a modified temperature ramp to reduce analysis times from 30 to 18 minutes. The rapid cooling oven in this instrument minimizes time between injections and improves overall lab productivity. A single flame ionization detector (FID) with non-polar packed or thin film capillary columns. Utilizing the Simulated Distillation Software, a chromatographic run representing the hydrocarbon sample is sectioned into uniform area slices using integration parameters set in a TotalChrom^® method. Boiling temperatures are assigned to a time axis using a calibration standard. The software constructs a calibration curve using the boiling point data. From this information, Percent-Off versus Boiling Point can be calculated and displayed in tabular form or graphs.

PerkinElmer’s Dragon SimDist software is a reporting package designed with the petroleum chemist in mind. Developed by chromatographers with over 40 combined years in simulated distillation analysis and method development, PerkinElmer Dragon SimDist software provides a powerful interactive and post-run solution for the needs of today’s laboratory. Calculations are performed in accordance with ASTM, IP, DIN, ISO, and customized methods covering the boiling range of gasoline, jet/diesel, lubricants, biodiesel, crude, and residual sample types.  Data can be reported in ASCII text file (.TXT) or comma delimited text (.CSV) formats. Major features of the software page include:

• Real-time recalculation
• ASTM default and user defined custom settings
• Intelligent calibration table generation
• Multiple solvent and artifact  exclusion capabilities
• D86 and D1160 correlation feature
• Standalone or automated processing
• Binary images of the blank, sample, calibration, external standard, and report are stored in the saved SDF result file
• Set Custom % off Distillation Reports
• Custom Cut-Point Reporting
• Custom QC Reporting
• Link to Additional Applications upon Completion
• Send Report Files via Email
• Customize Reference Oil Lots
• Customize Boiling Point Libraries
• Calculation of D56, D93, and D3828 Flash Point per ASTM D7215-08
• Automatic D86 and D1160 Correlation Report Options, With User-Defined D86 and D1160 Correlations That Can Be Made Based on Sample Specific Analysis Data

PerkinElmer’s Dragon SimDist includes all methods and modes of simulated distillation analyses, including:

• ASTM D2887 – Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Determination of Petroleum Fractions by GC
• External Standard Methods such as ASTM D7169 High Temp SimDis
• Methods to analyze light hydrocarbon mixtures such as ASTM D3710 and ASTM D7096 (samples with oxygenates)
• Methods to analyze heavy hydrocarbon mixtures such as ASTM D7213, ASTM D6352, and ASTM D7500.
• ASTM D7398 FAME (Biodiesels)
• ASTM D5399 for hydrocarbon solvents
• Customized and Fast Simdis applications
• High Temperature SimDist D7169
• D7169 High Temp SimDist