Case Study: Complement current energy industry technologies with process Raman spectroscopy

Process Raman Spectroscopy offers many benefits for the downstream segment, and it has been gaining popularity as a powerful analytical tool in the energy industry. A solid-state Raman system like the Thermo Scientific™ MarqMetrix™ All-In-One Process Raman Analyzer is a notable example of analytical technology that shortens analysis time and offers flexibility with its ability to measure both liquids and gases, while relieving some of the wear and tear on lab equipment required by relevant ASTM standards.

The high-resolution compositional data provided by process Raman spectroscopy can give downstream companies detailed insights into their product quality, allowing them to optimize their manufacturing processes. Process Raman’s linear response to concentration also enables precise measurements of complex samples, which can be difficult to analyze with traditional techniques.

Furthermore, process Raman spectroscopy can be used to measure samples in real time, providing a more efficient way of monitoring production processes. This can help downstream companies reduce costs and increase productivity by identifying and addressing issues quickly.

In addition, process Raman spectroscopy can act as a complementary technique. The energy industry has traditionally relied on analytical tools like knock engines, vapor pressure analyzers, and gas chromatography to ensure product quality; by combining process Raman spectroscopy with gas chromatography, for example, companies can obtain more comprehensive information about the composition of their products. In this case study, we cover why process Raman spectroscopy is an excellent complement to the industry’s preferred analytical technologies.

A U.S.-based refinery recently chose process Raman spectroscopy to expedite their blend certification and quality assurance. By using process Raman spectroscopy, the refinery was able to reduce the time required for blend certification and can now bring product to market faster.

Learn about several key topics in this case study:

• What “process Raman spectroscopy for downstream” is and how it offers the energy industry high-resolution compositional data, with a linear response to concentration and the ability to measure samples in real-time
• How process Raman spectroscopy can act as a complement to existing laboratory-based analytical technologies
• Why a U.S.-based refinery chose process Raman spectroscopy to expedite blend certification and quality assurance