The ParaFuel Crude and Fuel Analyzer

Complete Oil and Gas Monitoring

Whether you are in a refinery, distributing gasoline or an
agency enforcing regulations, measuring properties of Crude
and Fuels quickly and accurately is critical. Octane giveaway
can cost millions in lost revenue. Optimizing crude blending
can save your refinery millions in a year. No matter where in
the petrochemical industry you are, LT-NIR ParaFuel™
Analyzer can help you do your job more effectively.

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Measure Critical Properties in Real-Time

With the ParaFuel™ analyzer, accurate measurement of a diverse range of petrochemical products
and properties is easy. Whatever the analytical need – Crude Blending, online analysis of fractions, or
validating shipment quality – the ParaFuel™ can do the job. You can expect low costs, fast results,
and minimal maintenance requirements from the process hardened ParaFuel™ online system.

A New Level of Analysis Lab and Online
The ParaFuel Fuel and Crude Oil Analyzers
measure key chemical and physical properties
rapidly and accurately. Laboratory or Process
analyzers reduce lab expenses and increase
your ability to control the process.
LT-NIR Process Systems provide the same level
of analysis directly in process. Monitor changing
refinery conditions in real time and adjust as
necessary. With the capability to measure 20
points with a single analyzer, gain knowledge of
the whole process.
A Versatile Tool for Petroleum Processes
- Monitor all your key properties in a single
test that takes only seconds
- A wide range of in-process probes and cells
available for any process condition or
material.
- Available in single channel, eight channel, or
20 channel versions so you can get the
most measurement value from one
analyzer.
- Communication protocols of virtually any
type are available. If you are integrating with
an older system or a brand new DCS, we
have the integration options for you.
- Achieve Real-Time process control using
results to adjust critical process parameters.

Bringing Process Conditions to Light

Realize the Benefits of Real Time Analysis
Perfect for Real-Time Control
Analysis is nondestructive, automated and
takes seconds, results sent to your DCS.
o Crude Blending in real-time to
optimize usage of lower cost crudes.
o Monitor Octane for real-time control of
give-away.
o Pipeline Crude testing for insertion and
loading quality parameters
Online real-time control allows for optimizing any
process, reducing costs, improving yield, and
improving operating parameters.
Real Time Process Analytics
LT-NIR Process Systems provide the same
high quality measurements directly in process.
Monitor changing process conditions in real
time and adjust as necessary. With the
capability to measure 20 points with a single
analyzer, gain knowledge of the whole
process. Validate quality and performance at
all stages—raw materials, intermediaries and
final product. Design quality into your system.

ParaFuel Measurements in Fuels and Crude Oil

Fuel Properties (Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, etc.) Crude Oil Properties

RON Cetane Number / Index API Gravity

MON Flash Point Vapor Pressure

RVP, kPa Cloud Point Viscosity

Distillation IBP and FBP Color Methanol

Distillation Cuts: 10%, 30%, Pour, Aniline, Freeze, and

Cold Filter Plug Point
50%, 70%, 90% and related Cloud Points

Distillation E70, E100, E150,

Density / API Gravity Water Content
E200, and E300

Aromatics Content, v% Smoke Point Distillation Points

Benzene Content, v% Pump Olefins

MTBE Content, v% Saturates % Density

Olefins Content, v% Specific Gravity SARA

Biodiesel, v% Ethanol Asphaltene Precipitation

Reliability in Critical Operations
With a high mean time between failures and the
ability to be remotely serviced by LT’s team of
experts, the ParaFuelTM will be a long - lasting
part of your process. The system can be placed
in hot, cold, dusty, wet or hazardous areas with
NEMA or IP enclosures rated to withstand your
environment.
Verum Analytics, LLC – LT Industries
18916 Bonanza Way,
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Tel. 301-990-4050
Fax. 301-990-7525
www.verum-analytics.com
info@ltindustries.com
Features
• Designed for 24-hour continuous
operation in industrial environments
• Measure up to 20 process points using a
single analyzer
• Probes suitable for any chemistry, high
temperatures, and high pressures
• Self-cleaning design allows for
continuous in-process use
• Automation and communication software
with easy integration into existing control
systems
• Fully automated user interface
• Remote diagnostic capability
• Protection against dust, water, hot or
cold, as well as classified environments
Benefits
• Processes designed with built-in quality
• Improved control strategy
• Continuous verification of quality and
processes
• Better data for risk assessment
• Fast, non-destructive measurement
• Integrate directly into an existing control
system
• Real-time, automated results on a simple
interface
• Utilize the knowledge of a company with
over 30 years experience developing and
applying NIR analyzers
 Technical Specifications
Analyzer Specifications: Enclosure
- Operation: Designed for Manual and Fully Autonomous use - Environments: Class I, Div II Zone2, IP66, others
- Spectral range: 1200 – 2400 nm (other ranges available
available from 400 – 2400 nm) - Material: Stainless Steel or Painted Steel
- Scanning speed: 2.5 scans per second - NEMA Rating: 3R to 4X standard
- Measurement modes: Transmittance, Transflectance - Dimensions (vortex model): 30" x 30" x 24" (HWD
- Data interval: 1nm, 0.75nm, 0.5nm typical)
- Light geometry: F/2 High Speed Optics, Optimized for - Power (vortex model): 120V 60Hz, Inrush 14 amp,
minimum specular reflectance and maximal S/N Running 3.76 Amp, 8 amp class fuse, 220V available.
- Photometric noise: 10 µAU - Dimensions (AC model): 30" x 36" x 24" (HWD
- Wavelength accuracy: 0.01 nm to traceable standard typical)
- Wavelength repeatability: 0.01 nm - Power (AC model): 120V 60Hz, Inrush 16.42 amp,
- Number of channels: up to 20 Running 3.76 Amp, 8 amp class fuse, 220V available.
- Power: 120V, 7 Amp, 60Hz or 220V, 3.6 Amp, 50 Hz
- Dimensions (basic unit): 12” x 15“ x 13“ (HWD), 30.5 Probes and Flow Cells
cm x 39.7 cm x 34.9 cm (HWD)
- Maximum Temperature: 300 °F (150 °C)
I/O Communication - Maximum Pressure: 1000 PSI
- Protocols: Modbus RTU (Standard), 4-20mA Module, - Dimensions: 1.3”x1.4”x1.4” (33. x 36.3x 35.6 mm)
Modbus TCP, Custom Serial
- Additional Hardware: Not required for Modbus RTU, 4- - High Temperature Probes and Cells
20mA comes with supplied channel hardware - Maximum Temperature: 650 °F (350 °C)
- Additional I/O: Alarms and custom I/O available - Maximum Pressure: 2000 PSI

Fiber Optics Probe Specifications

- Fiber Type: Ultra Low OH Fused Silica Core, Silica Cladding,
- Sheathing: 303 Stainless Steel Monocoil
- Fiber count: 120 (60 transmit, 60 receive)
- Minimal Bend Radius: 33 mm (multi-bundle)
- Maximum Temperature: 400 °F (200 °C) Standard; 575
°F (300 °C) High Temperature Option (Continuous)
- Fiber Connections: LT Fiber Ferrule, SMA
- Process Connections (Threaded): NPT, BSP or
Straight (1/4” and larger); InGold 12mm and 25mm
- Process Connections (Flanged): 150 lb Flange , 350 lb
Flange (DIN or ANSI any size), Tri-Clamp
- Materials: 304SS, 316SS, Hastelloy, Teflon, Custom