Conradson Carbon Residue Tester
This tester determines the amount of carbon residue of petroleum products after evaporation and pyrolysis. It is designed to check the coke forming property of petroleum products.
Technical Specifications
Product Overview
Conradson Carbon Residue Analysis
The Conradson Carbon Residue Tester is a specialized laboratory instrument designed to determine the amount of carbon residue remaining after the evaporation and pyrolysis of petroleum products. This apparatus facilitates precise testing for a wide range of materials, including lubricating oils, distillate fuels, and crude oils. By utilizing a controlled heating process with nested crucibles, it provides essential data for assessing the thermal stability and coking tendencies of oil-bearing products.
Technical Specifications
Crucible Capacities
| Crucible Type | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Porcelain Crucible | ~30 ml |
| Inner Iron Crucible | 75 ± 5 ml |
| Outer Iron Crucible | 190 ± 10 ml |
Tripod Dimensions
250 mm
Height
130 mm
Ring Diameter
- Tripod Material
- Iron with nickel and chromium plated finish
Component Details
Round Iron Shield Specs
- Plate thickness: 8 mm
- Lower part height: 50–53 mm
- Middle cone height: 25 ± 2 mm
- Fire bridge height: 50 ± 3 mm
Flame Shield Construction
- Material: 0.6–0.8 mm iron plate
- Upper opening diameter: 90 ± 2 mm
- Lower opening diameter: 82 ± 2 mm
- Includes asbestos pressure ring
- Burner Type
- Meker type gas burner
Application
- Applicable Materials
- Lubricating OilsDistillate FuelsCrude OilsOil-bearing materials
