Latest Applications SciMed Applications Testing the quality of biodiesel What is biodiesel? Biodiesel represents a popular, renewable alternative to traditional petroleum-derived fuels. Its carbon neutral footprint, sustainability and economic viability have brought it sharply into consideration as a substitute and supplement for middle distillate fuels. Biodiesel is synthesised by transesterification of triglycerides into mono-alkylated, fatty esters and glycerine. Why is biodiesel quality control testing important? In the early 2000s, insufficient regulation on biodiesel production led to multiple mechanical issues, such as engine clogging. As biodiesel is less stable than petrodiesel, it is more vulnerable to oxidation. The products of this…
Gas hydrates, or clathrate hydrates materials have become the focus of great interest in the development of energy and environment-related technologies. All of these applications require the ability to solve problems related to the rates of formation and decomposition of the hydrates, their gas storage capacities and stabilities. PCTPro-2000 is the most advanced fully automated instrument for measuring gas sorption properties of materials. It is specifically designed for high precision measurements over a wide range of sample sizes, pressures and temperatures appropriate for Hydrate investigations.
Thermal analysis techniques can be used to study materials used for energy storage. The energy changes associated with these materials can be measured by calorimetry under varying test conditions.
Thermal Analysis is an important technique for the study of batteries and energy storage devices. Heat flow can be used to study energy dissipation during storage and use, self discharge characteristics, heat flow during cycling and abuse testing.