Biofuels, such as biodiesel and bioethanol, must undergo analytical testing to detect trace elements, measure mineral content and test blend purity.
Selecting the right analytical technology is vital to achieve the highest quality, gain market competitiveness as well as to streamline operational and regulatory compliance processes.
This infographic explores how to apply the right analytical technique during multiple stages of bioethanol and biodiesel production.
Download this infographic to learn more about:
- Chromatography and spectroscopy methods used for biofuel testing
- When these methods are applied during biofuel production
- Recommended analytical solutions to meet compliance standards
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The Science
That Keeps Biofuels Flowing
Why?
To Drive Market and Economic Benefits
Gain Market Competitiveness
Save money and
ensure effective quality control
Reduce
production costs
Achieve
high product quality
Streamline your processes for
outstanding operational efficiency
Comply with
ASTM and EN standards
Quality control and
compliance with regulations
Feedstock
Oil
Refining Transesterification
M C
Glycerin
FAME Washing Filtration Biodiesel
Biodiesel
Bioethanol
Feedstock
Crops
Refining Fermentation
Distillers Dry Grains
and Solubles
Storage and
Denaturization
Animal Feed
Bioethanol
By-Product
DDGS
When & Where?
During Multiple Value Chain Production Stages
Biodiesel Testing Bioethanol Testing
What?
Using Methods to Meet Compliance Standards
Atomic Spectroscopy Chromatography Molecular Spectroscopy
Analyzes the electromagnetic
radiation emitted or absorbed by
inorganic atoms in a sample to
identify the elements
present and determine
their concentration.
Analyzes the interaction of light
with molecules, by measuring the
specific wavelengths of light
energy it absorbs or emits.
Provides qualitative and
quantitative elemental
analysis of a substance.
Determines the molecular
structure and composition, and
provides quantitative information
on blend components.
Avio® Max
ICP-OES
PinAAcle™
AA
Spectrum Two™
FTIR
GC 2400™ OilExpress™
Platform
LC 300™
HPLC & UHPLC
ICP-OES
Trace Elements (D5185)
AA
Mineral Content
FTIR and GC
Fuel Characterization
FTIR
Fuel Blend Analysis (ASTM D7371 and EN14078)
GC
Methanol (EN14110) and Glycerin (ASTM D6584)
FTIR and GC
FAME Purity and Contaminant Screening
Range of Solutions
Compliance with ASTM D6751
Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend
Stock (B100) for Middle Distillate Fuels
ICP-OES
Trace Elements
AA
Mineral Content
FTIR and GC
Fuel Characterization and Blend Testing
LC
Fermentation Monitoring
FTIR and GC
Blend Ratio Analysis
Range of Solutions
Compliance with ASTM D4806 Standard
Specification for Denatured Fuel Ethanol for Blending
with Gasolines for Use as Automotive Spark-Ignition
Engine Fuel
Mineral
Content
Blend
Testing
Fuel
Purity
Trace Elements
Detection
EN/ASTM
Compliance
How?
With Analytical Solutions & Workflow Support
Analyzes the contents of
a sample by separating
components based on how
strongly they interact with the
stationary and mobile phases.
Provides precise quantitative
and qualitative data of
separated analytes.
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