Biofuel Analysis

Biofuel Analysis with Bruker FTIR Spectrometry

Utilizing the Bruker FTIR spectrometer ALPHA paired with a flow-through cell ensures a rapid and precise assessment of the FAME content in diesel, aligned with DIN EN 14078. Its sturdy instrument design, straightforward sample preparation, and intuitive measurement process allow even novice users to achieve accurate results. A typical IR analysis concludes within two minutes for each sample. When paired with an autosampler, bulk sample assessments can be fully automated.

Applications of Bruker’s FT-NIR Spectrometers in Biofuel Industry

Bioethanol:

• Incoming Grain Surveillance: Determines moisture, starch, fat, and protein levels.
• Fermentation Oversight: Monitors concentrations of ethanol, glucose, starch, glycerol, lactic acid, and other carbohydrates in the fermented mash.
• Dry House Procedures: Assesses moisture, protein, fat, fiber, and ash in DDGS.
• By-product QC: Measures solid percentages in syrup.

Biodiesel:

• Incoming Material Analysis: Evaluate incoming oils, fats, or seeds for free fatty acids (FFA), moisture, and oil content.
• Process Monitoring: Continuously tracks the transesterification step and other processes around the clock.
• Finished Product QC & Verification: Ensures the quality and blend of the final product.
• By-product Evaluation: Tests by-products such as glycerin, fertilizer, and animal feed for quality.

Biogas:

• Fat Examination
• Protein Assessment
• Dry Matter (DM) Evaluation
• Organic Dry Substance (ODS) Inspection
• Starch Analysis
• Volatile Fatty Acids (FA) Determination
• Analysis of Ammonia and Other Components