Diesel Fuel Analyser using GC-VUV
Accurate and automated analysis of aromatic, polyaromatic and FAME content in diesel fuels and biodiesel blends – fully compliant with ASTM D8368.
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High-Precision Diesel Fuel Analysis with GC-VUV
The combustion behaviour and emissions of diesel fuels are strongly influenced by their aromatic and polyaromatic hydrocarbon content. In addition, modern diesel fuels are frequently blended with biodiesel, making accurate determination of fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) essential for fuel quality control and regulatory compliance.
The GAS Diesel Fuel Analyser using GC-VUV provides a robust and fully automated solution for the determination of mono-, di-, tri+ aromatics, total aromatics, total PAHs, and FAME content (B1–B20). By combining proven gas chromatography with Vacuum Ultraviolet (VUV) detection, the system enables accurate compound class identification through spectral deconvolution, eliminating the need for complex chromatographic separation or multiple analytical techniques.
Applications
- Supported method: ASTM D8368
Alternative to FIA (D1319), SFC (D5186), HPLC (D6591) and FTIR-ATR-PLS (D7321). - Diesel Fuel Quality Control
Determine total aromatic, polyaromatic and saturate content to verify diesel fuel quality and combustion performance. - Biodiesel Blend Verification (B1–B20)
Accurately quantify FAME content in diesel and biodiesel blends to ensure compliance with fuel specifications. - Regulatory and Specification Testing
Perform standardised diesel analysis in accordance with ASTM D8368 using a single analytical technique. - Refinery and Fuel Blending Operations
Support blending optimisation and product development through detailed compositional insight. - Laboratory Automation and Reporting
Enable fully automated data processing, classification and reporting using VUV Analyze™ software.
Benefits
- Single Method, Single Instrument
Replace multiple conventional diesel test methods with one GC-VUV solution compliant with ASTM D8368. - Spectral Deconvolution for High Accuracy
VUV spectra allow reliable identification and quantification of overlapping compounds based on chemical structure. - No Sample Preparation Required
Direct injection of diesel samples simplifies workflows and improves laboratory throughput. - Fast and Automated Analysis
Complete analysis in approximately 25 minutes with fully automated post-processing and reporting. - Simplified and Robust Instrumentation
Single capillary column, no traps or complex calibration routines, resulting in low operating costs and high robustness.
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Diesel Fuel Analyser using GC-VUV Datasheet
Explore system configuration, method details, example chromatograms and performance data for automated analysis of total aromatics, polyaromatics and FAME content in diesel fuels using GC-VUV according to ASTM D8368.