Automatic Distillation testing

Innovation in distillation testing

by Orbis BV

STARDist - Automatic Distillation Unit

Excellent performance in D86 testing.

STARDist offers unique features unseen in any other instrument, such as: Optical Dry Point Testing,

PreScan for vol. & temp. normalizing, VOC Cold Trap for loss reduction and efficient condenser cooling.

Performance:

The ASTM D86 method is full of details that affect distillation results. For instance; sample start temperature, condenser

cleaning, vapor probe position, boiling stones, heater plate, distillation speed and ,many more.

Because the operator plays a critical role in getting these details right, STARDist offers Guided Setup; a step by step

support that not only explains the how but also why of each step. More seasoned STARDist users can skip Guided Setup,

depending on their user rights.

STARDist’s accurate temperature measurement, precise volume detection, early speed prediction and agile heater

control further guarantee excellent distillation behavior on important parameters such as IBP, distillation rate and FBP.

Even with difficult or unknown samples on the first test.

Flask Holder

Optical Dry Point

Volume Scanner

Guided Setup PreScan

Always correct Pt100 position No external dry point probe required

Accurate detection of sample volume

Sofware:

While the workflow feels easy and intuitive, the STARDist app offers complete distillation control and in-depth insight in

test results.

Modern ways of data handling such as “print pdf”, “create JSON/XML file” and “export to LIMS/Windows PC” make

STARDist easy to integrate in any laboratory data workflow.

The STARDist software is license-free, continuously supported by Orbis and available as a free download in the App Store.

Validation

Real time validation against 11 method-defined limits such

as Time till IBP, Condenser temperature, FBP Time-out.

Summary

Complete overview with quick

access to most relevant data and

actions such as print, export to

LIMS and Optimize.

Results

Create and report any custom point

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test is long finished. Print results in

both extensive table and graph

Verification & Calibration

Easy-to-follow workflow for

quarterly verification and yearly

calibration procedures.

Methods ASTM D86, D1078, D850, E123, IP195, DIN51751, ISO 3405, GOST 2177, JIS K2254.

User interface iPad with STARDist app software. Available in App Store. App & updates are free of charge.

Operator

support

features

Guided Setup: easy to follow start up procedure to ensure all operators act the same (set mandatory on/off in user

settings)

PreScan: measures sample volume and temperature in the receiving chamber before each test. Actual measured

volume is then normalised to 100% volume, and receiving chamber temp. is automatically set to sample temp.

(provided whithin method limits).

Results validation: quick pass / fail test validation against method limits such as “time to IBP”, “FBP temp.”, etc.

Optimization: automatically optimizes program settings with fixed InHeat and Final Heat settings after first

distillation test.

Flask holder: ensures easy and correct flask positioning for both 125 ml and 200 ml flasks. The vapor probe’s height

position relative to the flask’s side arm is always correct thanks to the vapor probe design in combination with the

strict flask dimensions.

Heating control Smart multiparameter-based algorithm calculates and applies the required heater settings for IBP, FBP and (4-5

ml p/min.) speed control in real-time. Suitable for unknown samples and/or complicated blends such as E20. Speed

control range: 2-11 ml p/min.

Heating system Low mass/low voltage heater. 2 user adjustable fans for extra fast cooling after test.

Automatic heater lift with correct flask pressure & positioning. Automatic shut-off in case of fire.

Condenser

cooling

Solid state: based on Peltier elements with heat-pipe assisted heat sinks and silent fans for heat dissipation. No

liquids involved.

Condenser temperature can be increased during the distillation to deal with “light start / heavy end” products to

prevent both evaporation loss and product waxing in the condenser tube. Temperature range: 0 – 65°C. Resolution

0.1°C.

Volume

detection

Smart HD CCD camera for accurate volume measurement. Detects actual bottom of meniscus. Suitable for “smoke

producing” products. Automatic calibration of the camera against cylinder. Resolution: 0.01 ml, accuracy: 0.01 ml,

charge volume: 0-105%.

Receiving

chamber

Built-in drop deflector. Cooling: similar to condenser cooling. 1 sensor for receiver chamber temperature and 1

sensor for sample temperature. Automatic lift moves receiver cylinder up to be sealed at the top, where a small

hole ensures exposure to atmospheric pressure. Then; a tube laid along the condenser tube acts as “VOC Cold Trap”,

preventing vapors from escaping the receiver (loss).Temperature range: 0 – 45°C. Resolution 0.1°C.

Residue & Loss Various options for residue measurement: automatic prediction, camera measurement, manual measurement and

preset value. Loss correction is automatically applied to temperature readings.

Vapor

temperature

measurement

PT-100 class A probe with 10-point calibration data storage and automatic probe ID detection. Calibration

certificate standard supplied. True dynamic simulation of ASTM 7 & 8 in-glass thermometer behavior (lag time and

emergent stem).

Range: 0 – 450°C ASTM / 0 – 500°C absolute. Units: ºC, ºF.

Dry point

detect.

Optical Dry Point: IR sensor for automatic dry point detection. No dry point probe required. (Conventional dp probe still

available)

Pressure Built-in pressure sensor. Automatic correction of temperature results to atmospheric pressure. Range: 70 to 110

kPa, res. 0.1 kPa.

Cetane index Built-in function for automatic calculation of cetane index.

Fire safety UV sensor for fire detection. Built-in fire extinguisher. N or CO2 supply required from lab (connection hose is

supplied).

System health Automatic quick system health check before every distillation run to ensure all components are in excellent state.

Connectivity 1 x RJ45 (LAN) for connection to LIMS, Windows PC, FTP server, Kiosk printer and/or connection between multiple

STARDist units.

Dimensions Dimensions: 40cm x 40cm x 63cm (WxDxH), weight: 40 kg

Accessories Kiosk printer

Voltage 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz

Power 1200 W

Lab conditions Environment temperature 10°C – 30°C. Environment humidity up to 80 % at 30°C.

Technical specifications

No rights can be derived from this brochure. Orbis BV reserves the right to make changes any time.

Contact details:

De Regge 32 - 8253 PG Dronten

The Netherlands

Phone +31-321 382354

Fax +31-321 382357

E-mail [email protected]om

www.orbisbv.com

OTHER ORBIS BV PRODUCTS:

AIRSTAR

- Cloud and Pour Point Testing

- Cold Filter Plugging Point Testing

Features:

• ColdBlock: AirSTAR’s integrated cooling unit ( to -105ºC)

• CFPP & CP/PP Heads: easy to use & exchangeable

• Traditional Cloud, Pour and CFPP test methods

Innovation in distillation

STARDist Automatic Distillation Unit

Part No. 913021.

STARDist ordering information

ASTM D1078 / D850 pack Add-on pack for 913030

Part No. 919114. Includes:

• 25 mm ceran heater plate

• 32 mm ceran heater plate

• Distillation flask 200 ml straight neck

• Centering device for 200 ml flask

Accessories and consumables:

Part No. 919061 - Heater element for STARDist

Part No. 919123 - PT-100 vapor probe

Part No. 919120 - Centering device 125 ml flask

Part No. 919121 - Centering device for 200 ml flask

Part No. 919030 - Set of 5: Distillation flask 125 ml

Part No. 919031 - Set of 5: Distillation flask 200 ml

Part No. 919105 - 100 ml receiver with brass foot

Part No. 919106 - Set of 5: 100 ml receiver without foot

Part No. 11003 - Condenser stopper cap

Part No. 919033 - 25 mm ceran heater plate

Part No. 919034 - 32 mm ceran heater plate

Part No. 919035 - 38 mm ceran heater plate

Part No. 919036 - 50 mm ceran heater plate

Part No. 919081 - Boiling stones 25 gr.

Part No. 919039 - Condenser cleaning tool

Your local distributor:

Basic consumable kit For ASTM D86 testing

Part No. 913030. Includes:

• PT-100 temp. probe including calibration report

• Distillation flask 125 ml straight neck

• Centering device for 125 ml flask

• 100 ml receiver with brass foot

• 38 mm ceran heater plate

• 50 mm ceran heater plate

• Boiling stones 25 gr.

• Condenser cleaning tool