Applications

The DHA Analyzers comply with the following  ASTM methods:

Configuration

The DHA configuration is based on the Agilent Gas Chromatograph configured for a test method with the required hardware and software components:

• Flame Ionization Detector (FID) with high scanning rate
• Split/Splitless injection port to split the sample for maximum detection and load ability of the column
• Cryogenic mode (N2 or CO2)
• 50 or 100 meter DHA analytical column
• Calibration, reference or quality control samples 
• PetroReporter software

PetroReporter is a universal software tool that automates data processing of petroleum samples. After data processing PetroReporter creates the required DHA reports. Some examples are: Chromatogram plot of the peak labels over a user selectable time interval, Individual hydrocarbons & group types, Oxygenates, PIONA report, TBP distribution, Properties summary of Bromine Number, Gross and Nett Heat of Combustion of liquid, Reid Vapor Pressure, RON and MON values, Specific Gravity. 

Benefits

• High Quality GC Hardware - All DHA Analyzers are based upon the Agilent GC configured with dedicated columns, injection ports and detectors. 
• ASTM Compliance - The DHA analyzers comply with the ASTM test methods D5134, D6729, D6730, D6733 and D7900 to determine hydrocarbons and oxygenates in light petroleum streams. 
• Proven software platform - The analyzers include the PetroReporter software for data processing and reporting of the properties of petroleum streams. PetroReporter is successfully used by a global installed base of leading oil refineries. 
• Universal setup - Analyst could also use PetroReporter to process and report data for SimDist, FAME and Gas Calculation applications in addition to DHA. They can use the universal software for various applications. 
• High level of Automation - PetroReporter automates the settings per sample type to provide a correct sample identification. User-friendly editors can be used to customize your settings. 
• Accurate characterization of crude oils - To improve the boiling point characterization of crude oils the DVLS PetroReporter merges High Temp SimDist with the DHA data. 
• Application Guarantee - Each analyzer is tested according to the in-house testing procedures to check the system performance and to verify the analyzer specification by a reference sample test. Factory Acceptance Test will be scheduled upon request. 

Training

Would you like to learn more on SimDist and/or DHA analyses being an analyst within a petrochemical GC laboratory? Attend (one of) the training courses Da Vinci Laboratory Solutions offers. You can select a DHA training course where we will explain the basic principles to you as well as the maintenance and troubleshooting. The PetroReporter software is used for reporting.

During this one-day course the following topics are explained:

• Basic principles of DHA analysis
• Used Inlets, columns and detectors
• Maintenance
• Recognize problems and solve them in a structured manner
• Use of Petro Reporter software for the various reports and calculations
   

Read more on the DHA training course.

Downloads

DVLS Brochure Solutions for the Gas and Petrochemical Industries

DVLS DHA Analyzers Brochure

DVLS PetroReporter Flyer

DVLS Pre-Fractionator Flyer