Experience leads to accurate design of NIR gasoline analysis systems

Journal Article · Mon Jun 27 04:00:00 EDT 1994 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:7102630

Welch, W T; Bain, M L ^[1]; Maggard, S M ^[2]; May, J M ^[3]

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1. Ashland Petroleum Co., Russell, KY (United States)
2. Fluid Data Inc., Angleton, TX (United States)
3. Setpoint Inc., Houston, TX (United States)

Careful design of a near-infrared (NIR) analysis system can optimize reformulated gasoline blending. NIR has gained a great deal of attention recently as an on-line process analysis technique. When properly installed, calibrated, and serviced, NIR can offer attractive returns on investment for refiners. The major operating advantages of NIR include faster analysis time for key blending properties and increased accuracy and precision, which can allow the refiner to blend closer to specification. And NIR analyzers can determine several analytical test results simultaneously. The method and data analysis are described.

• OSTI ID: 7102630
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 92:26; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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