ASTM D4530 Automatic Micro Carbon Residue Tester
ASTM D4530 Automatic Micro Carbon Residue Tester
MT-CR211
The Automatic Micro Carbon Residue Tester is designed for determining the carbon residue content of petroleum products after evaporation and thermal decomposition under controlled conditions. The instrument is manufactured according to GB/T 17144 – Test Method for Carbon Residue of Petroleum Products (Micro Method) and complies with ASTM D4530 and ISO 10370 standards.
Introduction
Carbon residue is an important parameter used to evaluate the coking tendency of petroleum products. It indicates the amount of carbonaceous residue remaining after a petroleum sample undergoes controlled heating and pyrolysis. This parameter is widely used for assessing the quality of fuel oils, lubricating oils, and heavy petroleum fractions.
Compared with the traditional Conradson carbon residue method (GB/T 268), the micro carbon residue method uses smaller sample quantities and provides faster, more efficient testing. The results obtained using this instrument are consistent with those obtained using the Conradson method.
The Carbon Residue Tester integrates microprocessor temperature control, automatic nitrogen flow regulation, real-time test monitoring, and data storage, ensuring accurate and repeatable testing results for petroleum laboratories.
The instrument is widely used in petroleum refineries, petrochemical plants, metallurgical industries, research institutes, and universities.
Typical Applications
The ASTM D4530 Micro Carbon Residue Tester is used for determining the carbon residue content of petroleum products and petroleum fractions.
- Fuel oils
- Diesel fuels
- Lubricating oils
- Heavy oils
- Residual petroleum fractions
- Petroleum distillation residues
Typical application environments include:
- Petroleum refineries
- Petrochemical plants
- Fuel quality control laboratories
- Metallurgical industry laboratories
- Research institutes and universities
Key Features
1. Intelligent Microprocessor Control System
The instrument adopts a microprocessor control system with adaptive PID temperature control algorithm, automatically adjusting the heating curve according to the requirements of ASTM and ISO standards.
2. Touchscreen Operation Interface
A color touchscreen LCD display provides intuitive operation and automatically displays the experimental progress and temperature curve in real time.
3. Automatic Nitrogen Flow Control
The analyzer automatically monitors nitrogen pressure and controls nitrogen flow rate, ensuring stable testing conditions throughout the experiment.
4. Automatic Alarm Function
When the test is completed, the instrument automatically issues an alarm notification, improving laboratory operation efficiency.
5. Multi-Sample Testing Capability
The instrument can simultaneously test up to 12 samples, significantly increasing laboratory throughput.
6. Large Data Storage Capacity
A built-in large-capacity memory module can store up to 500 test records, allowing convenient retrieval of historical test data.
7. Built-in Thermal Printer
A high-speed thermal printer (56 mm paper width) allows immediate printing of test results.
Technical Specifications
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Name |
MT-CR211 ASTM D4530 Automatic Micro Carbon Residue Tester |
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Display |
Color Touchscreen LCD |
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Measurement Range |
0.10% (m/m) – 30.0% (m/m) |
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Temperature Range |
Room Temperature – 500°C |
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Temperature Control Accuracy |
±2°C |
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Nitrogen Flow Rate |
600 – 150 mL/min (automatic switching) |
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Working Pressure |
0.15 MPa |
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Gas Source Pressure |
Primary ≥ 2 MPa, Secondary 0.5 MPa |
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Flowmeter Range |
100 – 1000 mL/min |
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Sample Capacity |
12 samples simultaneously |
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Temperature Sensor |
Precision Platinum Resistance (PT100) |
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Printer |
High-speed thermal printer (56 mm paper width) |
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Operating Environment |
Temperature: 10 – 45°C Relative Humidity: 30 – 80% RH |
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Dimensions |
400 × 425 × 590 mm |
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Weight |
Approximately 22 kg |
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Power Supply |
AC 220 V ±5%, 50 Hz |
Standards Compliance
This Micro Carbon Residue Analyzer is designed according to the following standards:
- ASTM D4530 – Standard Test Method for Determination of Carbon Residue (Micro Method)
- ISO 10370 – Petroleum Products — Determination of Carbon Residue — Micro Method
- GB/T 17144 – Test Method for Carbon Residue of Petroleum Products (Micro Method)
The test results are equivalent to those obtained using the Conradson Carbon Residue Method (GB/T 268).
Why Choose Our ASTM D4530 Carbon Residue Tester
Accurate Carbon Residue Measurement
Provides reliable evaluation of carbon residue content in petroleum products and heavy oils.
Fully Automated Testing Process
Automatic temperature control, nitrogen flow monitoring, and alarm system simplify laboratory operation.
High Testing Efficiency
Simultaneous analysis of 12 samples significantly improves laboratory testing efficiency.
Intelligent Data Management
Large internal memory and built-in printer enable convenient data storage and reporting.
Ideal for Petroleum Testing Laboratories
Widely used in petroleum refineries, petrochemical plants, research institutes, and quality inspection laboratories.