Automated Simulated Distillation Using a Laboratory Robot
Author Information
Author(s): William F. Berry, Vince Giarrocco
Primary Institution: Hewlett-Packard Company
Hypothesis
Can the HP ORCA system automate the sample preparation and analysis of petroleum samples by simulated distillation effectively?
Conclusion
The HP ORCA system can automate SIMDIS sample preparation and analysis with results comparable to manual methods.
Supporting Evidence
- The automated results showed better precision than manual preparation.
- Results from the automated system were in excellent agreement with manually prepared samples.
- The study demonstrated the feasibility of automating other SIMDIS methods.
Takeaway
This study shows that a robot can help prepare and analyze oil samples quickly and accurately, just like a person would.
Methodology
The study used the HP ORCA system to automate the ASTM D 2887 method for simulated distillation, comparing results from robotically and manually prepared samples.
Limitations
The study currently requires manual input for user and sample information and does not fully automate all steps.
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