MINIDIST PLUS type A version V7 – ASTM D5236 (Potstill)

Description

ASTM D5236 Pot Still Distillation from 2L up to 30L
D5236 Potstill distillation for Crude Residue, Petroleum Products, Chemicals, Bio fuels, Bio Oils, Etc.

ASTM fully automatic unit with the following features:
- No operator intervention during the distillation up to FBP 600°C AET.
- Up to 300 Pot still analysis per year.
- Easy operation in local mode and more versatile use in remote supervisor mode.

Fully automatic distillation unit in accordance with ASTM 5236 method for the distillation of crude residues or heavy cuts with automatic procedure from loading the sample to reduced pressure without any intervention from the operator during each step of the distillation except to remove the prepared fractions at the end of each sequence ( if more than 12 fractions need to be prepared ) I.e. about 5 minutes every 3 to 4 hours operation.
Tale metodo è specifico per la distillazione di residui di grezzi o tagli pesanti.
The unit includes a D5236 column with antifoaming packing and a stainless steel boiling flask, with capacity 2 to 30 L.
Il tempo che l’operatore deve dedicare allo strumento è pari a 5 minuti ogni 3-4 ore.

L’unità comprende una colonna conforme al metodo ASTM D5236 e un pallone di ebollizione in acciaio inox, con capacità da 2 a 30 litri.
Special column and flask size on request.

- This unit can carry out all types of discontinuous distillation of chemical and organic components for boiling temperatures up to 350°C/650°F under atmospheric pressure and also at vacuum down to 0.1 mmHg which corresponds to an atmospheric equivalent temperature (AET) of 600-650°C/1100-1200°F.
- The complete Pot Still D5236 distillation can be performed from loading the sample to the Final boiling point within about 3 to 5 hours. All the different steps are chained automatically.
When the next step involves a pressure change, the sample charge flask is automatically cooled to a preset temperature and return to atmospheric pressure, then operator removes full distillate receivers up to 12, replaces these with empty ones and approves the continuation of the next step toward FBP.
The fractions can be prepared by temperature and/or % volume set points.
The collecting fraction receivers are automatically weighed and capped with a stopper.
The MVD process cabinet is a closed cabinet with safety doors for easy access.
The MINIDIST PLUS type A process cabinet is a closed cabinet with safety doors for easy access. In Version V6.0 of MINIDIST PLUS type A, a built in industrial PC with interface process boards has been implemented in the local process cabinet with a color LCD display and industrial alphanumeric keyboard.
For remote control, the supervisor software GECDIST can be used.

MAIN BENEFITS
- Fully automatic from loading the sample to FBP 600/650 °C AET under vacuum.
- Local mode and supervisor mode control.
- Automatic fraction collectors up to 12 receivers per sequence. Maximum 72 fractions.
- High level of safety allowing to run day and night with high throughput of analysis per year.
- Up to 300 Pot still analysis per year.
- Distillation of any kind of petroleum or petrochemical products or fractions such as crude residues, lubricating oils, LVGO, HVGO, asphalt, etc. But also Bio Fuels and Bio Oils, etc.

GECDIST Net supervisor SOFTWARE
GECDIST Net supervisor software allows to monitor several distillations from GECIL Process MINIDIST PLUS product line such as TBP, Pot Still and D-1160.
Up to 16 distillation units can be link to one PC supervisor GECDIST Net.

Brand

Gecil Process

Established in 1967, GECIL Process was the first company to manufacture fully automatic distillation units according to the ASTM D2892 and ASTM D1160 methods. Specializing in the automation of petroleum testing equipment, with particular attention to distillation, GECIL Process is also renowned as a glass blowing company for the creation of particular components always in accordance with current ASTM methods.  The continuous feedback from users and participation in various standardization organizations, such as ASTM, allows Gecil to design and produce distillation systems that are always state of the art.