Mitigating Catalyst Poisoning
Heavy crude oils and sludges contain trace heavy metals (like Vanadium and Nickel) that act as deadly poisons to expensive downstream refining catalysts, causing massive financial losses if undetected.
Total Matrix Penetration
Heavy oils are notoriously difficult to digest. Our A8 Microwave Digestion System safely and completely breaks down volatile, carbon-heavy samples without cross-contamination.
Trace Elemental Detection
Once pretreated, the OA800H delivers pinpoint accurate readings of catalyst-poisoning metals, ensuring crude meets strict intake specifications.
Prolonged Catalyst Lifecycles
By preventing contaminated batches from reaching reactor beds, refineries save millions annually in premature catalyst replacement costs.