From bench scale to commercial unit

Apr-2022

A road map for designing and commercialising novel processes

Radiometric measurements

Dec-2021

Simple handling of extreme process conditions

ASTM D2622 Compliance with D7039 Precision for Sulfur in Diesel

Oct-2019

In August 2018, XOS published a paper that reviewed and discussed ASTM Proficiency Testing Program (PTP) diesel and gasoline sulphur data comparing reproducibility ...

Detailed hydrocarbon analysis (DHA) — past, present and future Part 1

Jul-2020

A Historical Perspective. In the 1990s, gasoline regulations were changing rapidly. Lead antiknock compounds were banned. Typical gasoline benzene levels ...

Explosion in analyser house

Jun-2023

Following an incident at a refinery, design modifications made to compressors means any future explosions will be prevented.

Certifying sulphur in automotive fuels and monitoring chlorine for corrosion mitigation

May-2017

With the high volatility in crude prices leading to uncertainty in budgets, refiners are seeking new, innovative ways to respond to the industry’s dynamic ...

Optimise catalyst efficiency by monitoring chlorine levels

Jun-2019

Over the years, refineries have fine-tuned their production methods to maximise efficiency while ensuring quality.

Determination of total volatile sulfur in gaseous hydrocarbons and LPG by ultraviolet fluorescence according to ASTM D6667

Jul-2022

ASTM D6667 is an established test method for the determination of total volatile sulphur in gaseous hydrocarbons and liquefied petroleum gases (LPG). This ...

Avoid sulphur measurement bias from particulate settling in crude oil

Oct-2017

Petra MAX™ delivers advanced D4294 sulphur analysis in addition to 12 elements from P to Zn including Ni, V, and Fe.

Real-time total chlorine monitoring to ensure optimal desalter performance

May-2019

Chlorides are always present in raw crude oils and their concentrations vary greatly. Depending on origin, transportation methods, and process conditions, ...

The future of fuels analysis

Aug-2019

Every fuel producer and fuel tester understands that innovation is key for growth. Far too long the status quo has been uncontested, leading to stagnation ...

Automatic matrix correction for C/H ratio in 4294 sulfur analysis

Mar-2018

Recent international trends across a majority of fuel types have focused on lowering specifications for total sulphur. These changes in regulation are ...

A new solution to eliminate centrifuge for sulphur in crude oil analysis

Jun-2018

Test methods for measuring sulphur content, like ASTM D4294 and ISO 8754, have become critical for assessing the value of crude oil.

Precision comparison between HDXRF® and ICP for Ni, Fe, and V

Nov-2018

As petroleum professionals continue to refine their production processes, products such as crude oil can contain higher concentrations of problematic metals ...

A reliable solution to measure chlorine in catalyst

Mar-2020

Over the years, refineries have fine-tuned their production methods to maximise efficiency while ensuring a higher-quality product.

Improving accuracy and precision in crude oil boiling point dstribution analysis

Jul-2022

It is not a secret that the most valuable cuts of the crudes are present in the lighter part of them, where primarily gasoline, kerosene, diesel and jet ...

Fast and precise elemental screening in petroleum coke and coal

May-2020

Petroleum Coke (also referred to as petcoke), a byproduct of the oil refining process, is typically sold and used as either fuel or material for anodes ...

VUV Analytics extends jet fuel and gasoline analysis capabilities

Aug-2019

VUV Analytics is pleased to announce a series of momentous accomplishments; the approval of ASTM D8267 for jet fuel analysis, the approval of a revision ...

Hydrocarbon Processing Gas Analysis Magazine - Issue 4 2019

Jan-2019

Accurate, reliable oxygen (O2) measurements are essential in many HP applications, delivering the readings that support process efficiency, safety and ...

Simple lubricant additive package quality control using HDXRF

Nov-2018

Professionals in the field of lubrication and tribology are at the forefront of solving many of today’s biggest problems.

Reducing vapour pressure giveaway

Apr-2023

Challenge: A major petroleum company in North America needed to blend gasoline, gasoline components, and additives without exceeding vapour pressure limits ...

A better approach to detailed hydrocarbon analysis with Verified Hydrocarbon Analysis™

Nov-2019

Most refineries rely on Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis (DHA) to analyse and monitor specific contents of their fuel streams. While this technique has been ...

Best practices for improved sulphur repeatability

Mar-2019

There has been an increased need for quality data as petroleum labs around the globe are tasked with adhering to stricter sulphur regulations.

How refineries around the globe are preventing chloride catastrophes with XRF

Dec-2019

Organic chlorides do not occur naturally in crude oil; however, their presence remains a disruptive issue in the refining industry.

Reduce conjugated diene blockage in fuel refiners with the automated fuels analyzer

Jul-2019

The Automated Fuels Analyzer from VUV Analytics is quickly becoming the new industry standard for hydrocarbon analysis, combining the power of gas chromatography—vacuum ...

HDXRF vs ICP for nickel and vanadium in crude oil

May-2018

Technology introduced over the last decade, such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, has led to new sources of light tight oil (LTO).

Elemental Analysis in waste oil and recycling

Jan-2011

Huge quantities of waste oil and related wastes are generated each year. Properly collected and processed, these wastes can be a valuable energy source ...

Gas chromatography trends and troubleshooting in petrochemical analysis (part 1)

Mar-2014

Gas chromatography (GC) is at the fore in the petrochemical sector as an analytical method that can be applied across a broad range of applications.

Testing and experience in FCC catalyst selection

Jul-2015

Resolving differences between test results and unit experience in FCC catalyst selection

How refineries around the globe are preventing chloride catastrophes with XRF

Dec-2019

Organic chlorides do not occur naturally in crude oil; however, their presence remains a disruptive issue in the refining industry.

Online chlorine analyser for crude oil and petroleum process streams

Jul-2017

Residual chlorine content in desalted crude oil streams can be a serious issue due to its highly corrosive nature. Online monitoring of chlorine has an ...

Packed bed performance analytics

Jun-2018

Advanced analytics introduce a numerical and easily understood approach to tower gamma scanning.

Get fast D4294 sulphur results without centrifuging

Feb-2019

Petroleum professionals looking to certify their products are commonly tied to specific method types for analysis.

Chloride management in reformer product streams

Feb-2020

A review of chloride activity in reformer operations and best practices to counter it .

Safety, quality and integrity of gas supply depends on equipment competency

May-2011

Protecting the integrity of gas throughout the supply chain, from manufacture to end user, is an ongoing challenge, particularly as gases and gas mixtures ...

Open-market catalyst testing

Aug-2012

If you have shopped for a new car recently, you have probably looked at consumer buying guides for comparative data to help with your decision.

Ultra low sulfur analysis in liquid petroleum products using MWD XRF

Dec-2016

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently enacted new, lower sulphur level requirements in gasoline through the Tier 3 rule, part of a comprehensive ...

Avoid sulphur measurement bias from particulate settling in crude oil

Oct-2017

Petra MAX™ delivers advanced D4294 sulphur analysis in addition to 12 elements from P to Zn including Ni, V, and Fe.

Optimise catalyst efficiency by monitoring chlorine levels

Jun-2019

Over the years, refineries have fine-tuned their production methods to maximise efficiency while ensuring quality.

A reliable solution to measure chlorine in catalyst

Mar-2020

Over the years, refineries have fine-tuned their production methods to maximise efficiency while ensuring a higher-quality product.

Intelligent FTIR system for efficient fuel analysis

Feb-2022

From the very beginnings of fuel characterisation, infrared spectroscopy was widely applied in the field of fuel analysis. Fuel, be it gasoline, diesel ...

Comparison of interface level between differential pressure and multiphase level measurement

Jul-2019

This paper will explain the difference in technology in measuring interface level between Differential Pressure (DP) level and Multiphase Level Measurement ...

Catalyst testing for hydrocracking and hydrotreating

Jan-2015

High throughput experimentation techniques enable performance testing of commercial catalysts with real feedstocks such as deasphalted oil

Recovering tungsten from spent hydrocracking catalysts

Apr-2014

When catalyst is no longer serviceable for hydrotreating, it takes a metallurgical route to supply tungsten for steelmakers

Are you ready for the new ASTM D8252 Ni & V method using XRF?

Sep-2019

To meet the increased demand for finished product while consistently improving overall profitability, refineries and terminals are dealing more and more ...

Condition Monitoring - the analysis of used oil

Jun-2010

The elemental analysis of used lubricating oil has become an essential part of “condition monitoring”, the use of physical and chemical techniques ...

Cost-effective condition monitoring

Jul-2011

The elemental analysis of used lubricating oil has become an essential part of “condition monitoring”, the use of physical and chemical techniques ...

Certifying sulphur in automotive fuels and monitoring chlorine for corrosion mitigation

May-2017

With the high volatility in crude prices leading to uncertainty in budgets, refiners are seeking new, innovative ways to respond to the industry’s dynamic ...

Automatic matrix correction for C/H ratio in 4294 sulfur analysis

Mar-2018

Recent international trends across a majority of fuel types have focused on lowering specifications for total sulphur. These changes in regulation are ...

Precision comparison between HDXRF® and ICP for Ni, Fe, and V

Nov-2018

As petroleum professionals continue to refine their production processes, products such as crude oil can contain higher concentrations of problematic metals ...