Determination of Water Content in Bio-Oils by Volumetric Karl Fischer Titration: Laboratory Analytical Procedure (LAP)
The water content of bio-oils is a key metric for several reasons. Water is typically the most concentrated single component of fast pyrolysis oils, though this will be much lower in catalytic fast pyrolysis and upgraded products. Reduced water content is preferable in bio-oil as water can contribute to phase separation, corrosivity, and instability. Additionally, lower water is beneficial for physical properties such as energy density. The percentage of water can also be used to correct the calculation for organic oxygen when determining total oxygen content of bio-oils via combustion-based ultimate analysis. The procedure described here is specifically written for the analysis of bio-oils, and is based on ASTM E203, Standard Test Method for Water Using Volumetric Karl Fischer Titration. This standard test method is specified for measuring the mass % water in pyrolysis liquid biofuels in ASTM D7544, Standard Specification for Pyrolysis Liquid Biofuel. Although the standard method is prescribed for the analysis of pyrolysis liquids for use in industrial and commercial burners, the method is not specifically written for this product. The method described with this Laboratory Analytical Procedure (LAP) provides specific guidance for the analysis of bio-oils. Both organic and aqueous phases can be measured with this technique.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Transportation Office. Bioenergy Technologies Office
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-08GO28308
- OSTI ID:
- 1825870
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/TP-5100-80968; MainId:78746; UUID:03451099-dbfb-4b7e-a51b-bac0af9b8c1a; MainAdminID:63036
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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