Automatic Distillation, Good to Know

With 40 years experience developing instruments for physical property testing of petroleum products, Orbis BV (the Netherlands) understands what it takes for a precise automatic distillation. Apart from it’s ease of use and hardware reliability, one of the key factors to PAMv2’s success is distillation performance. The ability to run “any” blended and/or unknown sample is only achieved through PAMv2’s quick automatic heater control, that keeps the distillation speed perfectly within the 4-5 ml distillation speed and makes sure the right amount of heat for Initial Boiling Point and Final Boiling Point are set automatically. Smart program optimization helps improve the program settings for following runs. Since it’s release in 2013, many laboratories world wide have reported improved repeatability of test results using PAMv2, while experiencing less down-time. Condenser cooling and volume measurement are solid state, ensuring reliable operation. The unique Volume Scan system is equipped with a non-moving camera, able to detect the bottom of the meniscus as prescribed in the D86 method. Connection options to LIMS and Windows PC’s as well as multiple convenient printing options allow PAMv2 to fit easily within any existent data workflow.