Details of Quality Control of Diesel Fuel Using Near Infrared Analysis (NIR) [Technical Document]

Easily measure the cetane number, flash point, CFPP, D95, and viscosity of diesel oil within one minute using a near-infrared analyzer!

Near Infrared Analyzer Technical Data 14 Petroleum, Light Oil, Diesel Oil Cetane number (ASTM D613), flash point (ASTM D56), cold filter plugging point (CFPP, ASTM D6371), 95% distillation temperature (D95, ISO 3405), and viscosity at 40°C (ISO 3104) are important parameters for determining the quality of light oil. The testing methods for determining these parameters differ, making them labor-intensive and requiring a certain level of expertise. This application note demonstrates that using the XDS RapidLiquid Analyzer to obtain spectral information in the visible-near infrared (Vis-NIR) spectral range for determining key parameters in light oil allows for rapid analysis of multiple components in a single measurement, making it a cost-effective analytical method. With Vis-NIR spectroscopy, it is possible to analyze diesel within one minute without sample pretreatment or the use of chemical reagents.

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