Applications
ASTM D6730 – Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis (DHA)
Analyzer Description
- Configuration:
- Split-splitless inlet, 100 meter capillary column with pre-column, FID
- Sample type:
- Spark-ignition engine fuels, including mixtures containing oxygenates with boiling ranges up to 225°C
- Components separated:
- Approximately C1 – C15 hydrocarbons
- Methanol, ethanol, t-butanol, MTBE, ETBE, TAME
- Concentration range:
- 0.01 to approximately 30 mass %
- Methods met:
- ASTM D6730, Wasson-ECE 810
Typical Chromatogram
Key Features and Benefits
- Standard runtime of 175 minutes
- Fast DHA using hydrogen carrier gas reduces runtime to 85 minutes
- Includes Wasson-ECE Dragon DHA software to aid in peak identification and data analysis
DHA Literature (PDF)