Model 3023 (NARL 8403) is based on the Clarus 590 gas chromatograph, and utilizes helium carrier gas to perform simulated distillation analysis in support of ASTM D7169. A single flame ionization detector (FID) with non-polar packed or thin film capillary columns. Utilizing the Simulated Distillation Software, a chromatographic run representing the hydrocarbon sample is sectioned into uniform area slices using integration parameters set in a TotalChrom method. Boiling temperatures are assigned to a time axis using a calibration standard. The software constructs a calibration curve using the boiling point data. From this information, Percent-Off versus Boiling Point can be calculated and displayed in tabular form or graphs.
PerkinElmer’s Dragon SimDist software is a reporting package designed with the petroleum chemist in mind. Developed by chromatographers with over 40 combined years in simulated distillation analysis and method development, PerkinElmer Dragon SimDist software provides a powerful interactive and post-run solution for the needs of today’s laboratory. Calculations are performed in accordance with ASTM, IP, DIN, ISO, and customized methods covering the boiling range of gasoline, jet/diesel, lubricants, biodiesel, crude, and residual sample types. Data can be reported in ASCII text file (.TXT) or comma delimited text (.CSV) formats. Major features of the software page include:
- Real-time recalculation
- ASTM default and user defined custom settings
- Intelligent calibration table generation
- Multiple solvent and artifact exclusion capabilities
- D86 and D1160 correlation feature
- Standalone or automated processing
- Binary images of the blank, sample, calibration, external standard, and report are stored in the saved SDF result file
- Set Custom % off Distillation Reports
- Custom Cut-Point Reporting
- Custom QC Reporting
- Link to Additional Applications upon Completion
- Send Report Files via Email
- Customize Reference Oil Lots
- Customize Boiling Point Libraries
- Calculation of D56, D93, and D3828 Flash Point per ASTM D7215-08
- Automatic D86 and D1160 Correlation Report Options, With User-Defined D86 and D1160 Correlations That Can Be Made Based on Sample Specific Analysis Data
PerkinElmer’s Dragon SimDist includes all methods and modes of simulated distillation analyses, including:
- ASTM D2887 – Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Determination of Petroleum Fractions by GC
- External Standard Methods such as ASTM D7169 High Temp SimDis
- Methods to analyze light hydrocarbon mixtures such as ASTM D3710 and ASTM D7096 (samples with oxygenates)
- Methods to analyze heavy hydrocarbon mixtures such as ASTM D7213, ASTM D6352, and ASTM D7500.
- ASTM D7398 FAME (Biodiesels)
- ASTM D5399 for hydrocarbon solvents
- Customized and Fast Simdis applications
- High Temperature SimDist D7169
- D7169 High Temp SimDist