Epsilon 4 Oils & fuels

Epsilon 4 offers excellent performance for elemental analysis in different processes in refineries. This new and powerful benchtop XRF instrument is well suited for the analysis of sulfur and other trace elements in fuels according to the latest ASTM, EPA, ISO, IP and JIS test methods.

Sample handling :

– 10-position removable sample changer
– Typically 5 ml liquid samples
– Spinner is included for better accuracy of air filter analysis

X-ray tube :

– Metal-ceramic side window for maximum stability
– 50 micrometers thin beryllium window for high sensitivity for light elements (Na, Mg, Al, Si)
– Ag anode X-ray tube for best performance of P, S and Cl analysis

Detector :

– High-resolution, typically 135 eV @ Mn-Kα
– Max. count rate of 1,500,000 counts/s at 50% dead time
– Thin-entrance detector window for high sensitivity

Software :

– One flexible calibration for oils and fuels using Oil-Trace
– Elemental screening with Omnian standardless analysis solution
– PASS/FAIL analysis with FingerPrint solution

• Elemental analysis of crude oil to optimize and adapt refinery processes
• Determination of low levels of chlorine for optimal desalting and corrosion control
• Determination of low levels of S, Ni, V, Ca and Fe to prolong your catalysts’ life and improve their performance
• Analysis of the sulfur content during fuel production and blending