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High-Performance GC-MS, Elemental Analysis, and Calorimetry for Petrochemical Laboratories

The petrochemical industry relies on accurate and timely analytical data to keep operations running smoothly and maintain product quality. Only the right combination of precision instruments, tailored software, and focused support can ensure labs perform at their best.

Backed by decades of analytical expertise and global customer support, LECO helps petrochemical laboratories improve productivity, effectively solve challenging applications, and increase confidence in their data. Offering a portfolio of elemental analysis, gas chromatography, and calorimetry solutions, LECO supports a wide range of applications ranging from routine quantitation to deep characterization. Browse the page to discover webinars, application notes, and other resources that showcase how our advanced petrochemical solutions tackle a variety of challenges.

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Characterization of Fischer-Tropsch Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene and Traditional Aviation Turbine Fuel

The integration of GCxGC and TOFMS provides the deep compositional understanding necessary to balance aromatic content with emissions profiles in synthetic aviation fuels. This high-quality data expedites the certification process, ensuring new renewable feedstocks meet strict ASTM specifications for commercial use.
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Classifying Diesel Compounds using GCxGC-FID

Explore GCxGC-FID analysis and automated ChromaTOF processing for classifying complex diesel samples with high analyte density and isomers.
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Jet Fuel Analysis Workflow to meet ASTM D8396 Requirements

Explore how to use the LECO Paradigm system to fulfill ASTM D8396 test method requirements. Quantitate mass percentages of paraffins, naphthenes, and aromatics using a reverse-fill flush flow modulated GCxGC-FID system. Understanding bulk composition is crucial to certify synthetic aviation fuels (ASTM D4054). Learn how the accurate group-type analysis results provided by GCxGC assist acceptance…
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Determination of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen in Hydrocarbons

Carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen determination is part of the ultimate analysis of hydrocarbon materials, helping to characterize the materials and provide information that can be utilized in calculating material/energy balances and efficiencies, as well as emissions potentials if the material is utilized as a fuel.
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Sulfur in Hydrocarbons

Sulfur content in hydrocarbons can be seen as detrimental, and in some cases beneficial, depending upon the specific form and use of the hydrocarbon product or material. Sulfur analysis for hydrocarbons is often used to predict performance, handling, and processing properties, as well as determine regulatory requirements if the hydrocarbon material will be used as…
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Gross Heat in Fuel Oils and Biomass

Explore the methodology for determining the gross calorific value of biomass and fuel oils to accurately assess fuel quality and thermal efficiency. By measuring the total heat of combustion, operators can effectively calculate the energy density required for large-scale combustion systems and liquid fuel performance.
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