Characterization of hydrocarbon streams, including speciation and quantitation, has traditionally been accomplished using Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis (DHA) by GC-FID. Requiring long run times, very good chromatographic separation and significant human review from your most experienced user, traditional DHA has changed little since it was first introduced over 40 years ago. We think it is time for a change!
The Verified Hydrocarbon Analyzer™ (VHA) is a new approach to characterizing hydrocarbon streams at the component level that replaces traditional DHA. VHA™ is a modern approach to DHA that uses Vacuum Ultraviolet Spectroscopy and spectral validation to deconvolve and identify critical components – accurately, without the need for human intervention, and in a fraction of the time of traditional DHA.
Achieves both qualitive and quantitative analysis of hydrocarbon and oxygenate compounds and classes
Compound identification is accurate because it is based on spectral fingerprint and retention window; not just retention time like traditional DHA
Hydrocarbon group types have similar spectral shapes which means they are easily combined for accurate hydrocarbon group-type (PIONA) reporting in VHA. Resulting in ‘Zero’ unknowns reported
Coeluting compounds like critical pairs are easily and automatically deconvolved without the need of a tuning column.
Improved Laboratory and Operator Efficiency
Rapidly acquire, quantify, and report results (47-minute run time)
No sample preparation required
Automated analysis and reporting using VUV Analyze™ Software and spectral matching
Replaces multiple existing traditional DHA methods with one easy-to-use application
Does not require specially trained laboratory personnel to evaluate results
Low Total Cost per Analysis
VHA accelerates time-to-results and reduces operator involvement which lowers overall cost-per-analysis compared to traditional DHA
Minimal ongoing maintenance requirements resulting in a lower total cost of ownership.
VUV Analytics Verified Hydrocarbon Analyzer™
The New Standard in Hydrocarbon Analysis
Characterization of hydrocarbon streams, including speciation and quantitation, has traditionally been accomplished using Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis (DHA) by GC-FID. Requiring long run times, very good chromatographic separation and significant human review from your most experienced user, traditional DHA has changed little since it was first introduced over 40 years ago. We think it is time for a change!
The Verified Hydrocarbon Analyzer™ (VHA) is a new approach to characterizing hydrocarbon streams at the component level that replaces traditional DHA. VHA™ is a modern approach to DHA that uses Vacuum Ultraviolet Spectroscopy and spectral validation to deconvolve and identify critical components – accurately, without the need for human intervention, and in a fraction of the time of traditional DHA.
Description
More accuracy with less complexity
Improved Laboratory and Operator Efficiency
Low Total Cost per Analysis
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Additional information
VUV Analytics
Biofuels, Energy – Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals, Recycling – Fuels from Waste
Gas Chromatography, GC Vacuum Ultraviolet Detection
Brochure
VUV Analyzer for Fuels Brochure
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Application Notes
VUV PIONA Application Note
VUV Diesel Application Note
VUV Jet Application Note
Automated PIONA Analysis by ASTM D8071 and VUV PIONA+ – Application Note