MicroDist can now calculate the Cetane Index for diesel fuel process streams and intermediate blends according to ASTM D4737 and D976.
July 2, 2013 – PAC upgraded MicroDist online distillation analyzer with density analysis for calculating the Cetane Index for diesel fuel process streams and intermediate blends according to ASTM D4737 and D976. With complete distillation results in less than 10 minutes that correlate to ASTM D86, the MicroDist enables refineries to make quick and accurate decisions to continuously control the process and increase profitability. With this instrument, refineries are able to maximize production with cut point optimization of the crude oil; increasing T90% by 1°C may result in .5% to 1% additional diesel production, which can, depending on production levels, increase profits up to $1 Million.