DIST D-1160 CC
Computer-controlled, fully automatic, with the generation of distillation curves in actual boiling temperatures (ACT) and atmospheric equivalent temperatures (AET).
- Improve your process with the most precise pressure and vacuum control on the market.
- Reduce operator effort and downtime with reliable turnkey instrument and software.
- Ensure strict adherence to ASTM D1160.
- Designed with operator safety in mind.
- Improve productivity with user-friendly PC-based software and comparison tools.
Industry Applications
The DIST D-1160 CC plays a pivotal role across industries where precise control over distillation characteristics is critical:
- Refineries: To optimize the distillation process, this system ensures the recovery of high-value petroleum fractions with controlled boiling points under reduced pressures. This precision improves product yield and reduces operational costs.
- Quality control labs: The DIST D-1160 CC provides detailed boiling range data, which is directly related to mechanical properties, heating value, and vapor pressure. These characteristics are essential for evaluating product consistency and performance.
- Biodiesel producers: Accurate assessment of distillation rates and boiling ranges helps ensure compliance with ASTM D1160, confirming that the biodiesel meets both performance and regulatory standards.
Detailed Features Breakdown
The DIST D-1160 CC is designed to offer unparalleled precision and safety. Key features include:
These sensors provide accurate readings even at maximum liquid temperatures, which is critical for determining boiling points and avoiding the decomposition of sensitive compounds.
Operates seamlessly under reduced pressures, allowing products to be completely vaporized without exceeding their atmospheric boiling points.
Simplifies operation by automating key functions like pressure regulation, temperature adjustments, and distillation rate management.
Captures atmospheric equivalent temperatures (AET) and other vital parameters, offering comprehensive reports for process optimization and compliance.
Effectively condenses residual vapors, ensuring a clean and efficient distillation process.
Features automatic shut-offs to prevent overpressure or overheating, safeguarding operators and equipment.
Fully automated distillation and cool-down reduce operator workload and improve consistency.
Predefined distillation protocols streamline the testing process and minimize setup time.
Designed for quick maintenance and adjustments, reducing downtime.
Eliminates the need for dry ice, simplifying operation while ensuring effective vapor trapping.
Removes the need for vacuum grease, reducing contamination risks and making maintenance easier.
Offers precise temperature control for fraction collection, improving measurement accuracy.
Enhances separation accuracy, delivering more reliable distillation curve data and boiling range measurements.
Maintains optimal pressure conditions, ensuring highly accurate distillation results.
On-site technical support and readily available spare parts reduce downtime and ensure continuous operation.
Benefits of Using the DIST D-1160 CC
The DIST D-1160 CC stands out in the field of vacuum distillation solutions for its ability to streamline processes and deliver precise results:
Enhanced efficiency: By automating the test method, the system minimizes operator intervention and reduces downtime, resulting in faster distillation cycles and improved throughput.
Data transparency and traceability: Detailed distillation curves (ACT and AET) provide a clear understanding of product behavior under various pressures, simplifying audits and ensuring traceability for regulatory bodies.
Regulatory confidence: Designed to adhere strictly to ASTM D1160, this system guarantees accurate results for distillation characteristics like boiling range and vapor pressure.
Adaptability for intended applications: Whether analyzing petroleum products or evaluating biodiesel, the DIST D-1160 CC provides robust solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each application.
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