Automatic Vapor Pressure Tester for Petroleum Products (Reid Method): A Precise and Automated Vapor Pressure Testing Solution

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Automatic Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products Tester Reid Method: High-Precision Automated Vapor Pressure Testing Solution for the Petroleum Industry

In petroleum refining, oil and gas processing, petrochemical manufacturing, and fuel quality control laboratories, accurate vapor pressure measurement is a critical parameter for ensuring product quality, storage safety, and fuel volatility compliance. The Automatic Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products Tester Reid Method is an advanced laboratory testing instrument specifically engineered to determine the vapor pressure of gasoline, volatile crude oil, and other volatile petroleum products using the Reid method with high automation and reliability. Please note that this apparatus is specifically designed for volatile liquid petroleum products and is not suitable for detecting the vapor pressure of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Primary Function and Working Principle The apparatus utilizes a gas chamber filled with a cooled sample placed into the vapor pressure tester and connected to an air chamber maintained at a precisely controlled temperature. The testing process is managed by an integrated microcomputer controller featuring PID temperature control and a Pt100 RTD temperature probe, providing a continuous digital temperature display throughout the test with a resolution of 0.1°C.

Industrial Applications

This automatic Reid vapor pressure tester is widely applicable across various industrial and laboratory environments, including:

• Oil Refineries and Petroleum Processing Plants: Verifying the volatility parameters of volatile crude oil and refined petroleum products in accordance with international Reid method testing standards.
• Fuel Blending and Distribution Facilities: Conducting routine vapor pressure inspections on gasoline to ensure safe transport, storage stability, and optimal combustion performance.
• Petrochemical Quality Control and Testing Laboratories: Supporting rigorous quality assurance, compliance verification, and analytical testing of volatile petroleum products.

Operational Efficiency Benefits

Replacing manual testing procedures with automated laboratory instrumentation significantly improves workflow consistency and laboratory productivity through:

• Three-Unit Working Capacity: Equipped with three oxygen bombs as working units, enabling efficient sample handling for laboratory operations.
• Automated Horizontal Oscillation: Features a horizontal automatic oscillation mode that eliminates the need for manual agitation by laboratory personnel.
• Leak-Free Plug-and-Use Connection: Incorporates high-quality stainless steel quick connectors for effortless plug-and-use installation, ensuring zero leakage and straightforward operation.

Key Features and Technical Advantages

• High-Accuracy PID Digital Temperature Control: Powered by a high-quality PID digital temperature controller operating within an ambient temperature range of 32°C to 42°C and maintaining a temperature control accuracy of 37.8±0.1°C (100±0.2°F).
• Precision Pressure Measurement and Calibration: Adopts an imported pressure transmitter with a clear high-pressure display covering a pressure range of 0 to 26 psi (0 to 180 kPa), externally connectable to a precision pressure calibrator with an internal fine-tuning function.
• Corrosion-Resistant and Rust-Proof Construction: Built with a cold-rolled steel plate housing treated with an electrostatic sprayed surface that is corrosion-resistant and easy to clean, paired with an all-stainless-steel inner tank water bath to prevent rust.
• Seamless Butt Welding Technology: Manufactured using butt welding technology with no solder joints, delivering structural durability and a clean, professional finish.
• Comprehensive Standard Configuration: Supplied with a complete configuration including 1 host unit, 3 sets of test oxygen bombs, 4 pcs of 20A fuses, 1 thermometer, 2 pcs of air chamber seal plugs, 1 bath cover, 1 oilcan, 1 operating instruction manual, 1 certificate, and 1 product warranty card.
• Power and Physical Specifications: Operates on an AC120, 60Hz power supply with a total machine power of 1500W, featuring compact dimensions of 780×450×490 mm and a net weight of 41 kg.

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