Fully Automated Demulsibility Tester – ADEM
Automated Water Separability Tester ADEM
Methods: ASTM D1401 and ISO 6614
Fully Automated demulsibility tester/water separability tester for petrochemical products and synthetic fluids.
• Temperature range: room temperature to 90°C (freely adjustable by user)
• Bath temperature stability: ≤ ±1.0 °C
• Sample positions: 6 test tubes
• Bath discharge valve
• Stirrer speed: 500 – 1600 RPM (freely adjustable by user)
• Stability of stirring speed: ≤ ±15 RPM @1500 RPM
• Image processing: 5 Megapixel CCD camera
• I/O: USB (2x) and RS232C (1x) to connect to control PC
• Control software: Windows-based software (compatible with Win7 32/64bit, Win 8), which records measurement parameters, measuring data and evaluation results.
ADEM possesses a user interface, database, imaging, automatic evaluation- and system protection modules.
NEXT GENERATION ASTM D1401 Instrument – ADEM.
ADEM is the only automated demulsibility tester for the determination of water separability of petrochemical products and synthetic fluids.
Represents the next generation in ISO 6614 and ASTM D1401 method compliance for demulsibility/water separability testing
State-of-the-Art Image Processing & Evaluating
- 5 megapixel CCD camera
- Measurement results presented in graphical or tabular format
- Real-time view of the sample compartment
Fully Automated and Adjustable Testing
- Lower cost of operator error & analysis
- Faster sample throughput, low cost of operation
- Adjust, save and storage options of different method parameters
- Storage capacity of over 10.000 measurement results
- User-adjustable parameters for custom methods including custom stirring, temperature, measurement time and more
- Bubble elimination function
Long-Lasting and Safe Design
- Long-life unique LED light source and other components
- Low maintenance requirements
- Multiple safety features, including stirring sensors, overheating, and bath level
- Stable test-tube positioning
- Stable bath temperature and bath discharge valve
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 70.0 cm x 64.0 cm x 108.0 cm |
Weight | 120.0 kg |
Bath Volume | 18 L |
Automated sample capacity | 6 sample test tubes holders |
Stirrer Speed | 500 to 1600 RPM (freely adjustable by user) |
Stability of Stirring Speed | ≤ ± 15 RPM @ 1500 RPM |
Temperature range & accuracy | Ambient to 90 °C ± 0.01 °C (freely adjustable by user) |
Bath Temperature Stability | < ± 0.01 °C |
Power Supply | 110 – 230 VAC (VA) |
Measurement Results | Printed in graphs or tabular format on external printer |
Control Software | Windows-based software. |
Data output | 2 x USB and RS232 output |
Petroleum industry
R&D Laboratories: development of demulsibility additives and/or optimizing additive concentration (fields of interest are: lube oils/lubricants/diesel fuels).
Base oil investigation: check and control base oil characteristics due to emulsion forming tendency.
Production Lube oils/Lubricants: Quality Control of final and intermediate products.
Blending sites: high capacity blending plants are using the demulsibility test as one of the key parameters of optimizing compositions.
Auto Industry
Automotive lubricants: check the demulsibility feature of used motor oil in the function of running miles/km – with reference to the first fill (non-used lot).
Military Airports
Engine oils, Lubricants: are regulated to check continuously after a given period of use in aircraft (jets, helicopters).
Maritime
Marine fuels, marine lubricants: are exposed to mix with seawater. A unique test method to test the water separability of marine fuels and lubricants when mixed with salt water is built into the ADEM protocol.
Cosmetics
Base oil check: check and control base oil characteristics due to emulsion forming tendency. This is an important feature when considering creams, soaps and different cosmetic products – being in direct contact with water, body skin, etc.
Pharma, Food
In terms of cream, emulsion and similar products the above procedure is applied.
