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Total Sulfur Analyzer

TS 3000

Being prepared for the future

Analyze • Detect • Measure • Control™

Being prepared for the future
Total Sulfur Analyzer TS 3000
Total Sulfur Analyzer TS 3000
Being prepared for the future

Sulfur analysis: the need to know The TS 3000 provides the following Principle of operation
Environmental regulatory agencies like U.S. benefits: The samples are pyrolysed at 1000 °C under
EPA are promulgating dramatic motor fuel 1. Versatility. The TS 3000 analyses controlled conditions. The patented turbo
sulfur level reductions. Before 2006. the U.S. liquid, solid and gas/LPG samples from combustion tube principle ensures complete
very low levels (20 ppb) to very high
EPA requires the sulfur content of diesel to concentrations (500 ppm). combustion of sulfur into sulfur dioxide
be reduced from 500 ppm to 15 ppm. Also 2. Flexibility. The TS 3000 is easily (SO2).
other regulatory offices in countries within adaptable to total chlorine analyses. The formed SO2 is led through a
the European Union and Asia Pacific are 3. Productivity. The TS 3000 works around polymer-based scrubber to remove water
setting up proposals to reduce the sulfur the clock, equipped with a liquids or out of the combustion gas. Pulsating UV
content in motor fuels and some of them solids auto sampler. light excites the SO2 molecules in the
have already made this mandatory. The 4. Reliability. The TS 3000 ensures reaction chamber. As the exited SO2
challenge to meet the low sulfur fuel complete combustion, even with large molecules decays to a lower energy level,
samples.
specification has a worldwide impact. light is emitted and detected by a
5. Superiority. The TS 3000 is superior to
In addition refineries have moved to the wet chemistry and competitive photomultiplier tube. Detection of light
production of lighter compounds in crude oil instrumental methods. It has the lowest emitted during the relaxation of excited
fractions, which are sold for higher prices detection limit on the market. sulfur dioxide (SO2*) takes place according
and produce higher margins. Catalysts play to the following reaction scheme:
6. Stability. The TS 3000 continuous checks
a major role in these new processes and of the lamp and detector sensitivity to
sulfur is detrimental to the effectiveness of ensure long calibration line stability. R-S + O2 SO2 + CO2 + H2O
these catalysts. To ensure efficient SO2 + hv1 SO2*
production, trace analysis of these elements SO2* SO2* + hv2
has to be done on a very regular basis.

TS 3000
Thermo Electron Corporation has developed
a trace level Total Sulfur Analyzer; model TS
3000 UV based on Pulsed UV-Fluorescence
detection, to meet these challenges. The TS
3000 offers versatile, reliable and repeatable
results at ultra-low levels in liquid, solid and
gas samples. This Total Sulfur analyzer
incorporates a high-end pulsed UV-
fluorescence detector, which proves superior
repeatability, provides excellent uptime, and
presents unequalled linearity and enhanced
performance of the analyzer.
The TS 3000 is matrix independent and
complies with ASTM D5453 methodology,
for the determination of total sulfur in motor
fuels and a wide range of light and heavy
hydrocarbons.
Applications:
REFINERY PRODUCTS CHEMICALS LPG AND GASES

Crude Oil Acetic Acid Butane

Kerosene Polypropylene Propane
Fuel Oil Polyethylene Butadiene
Gasoline Aromatics LPG
Diesel Fuel Polycarbonate LNG
Catalyst Resins Ethylene
Naphtha Olefins Propylene
Lubricants Parrafins CO2

Markets: International Methods:

• Petrochemical plants The TS 3000 model complies with
• Refineries the following international standards
• Commercial Petro-testing labs for Total Sulfur analysis:
• Research & Development Centers ASTM D5453, ASTM D6667
• Chemical plants
• Government
 Sample introduction modules

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Total Sulfur Analyzer TS 3000 Liquids module Gas & LPG module
The Thermo Electron Corporation universal The EGM 1700 is the module for
liquids module is suitable for fast injection introduction of gas and LPG samples into
of a wide range of light hydrocarbons. The the Thermo Electron Elemental analyzers.
unique design of catalyst free syringe type The auto-sampler is provided with a
introduction module can achieve an vaporizer and exchangeable sample loop
operating temperature of 600 °C. This and easy connection to the liquids module.
module is provided with quick gas Key advantages of the EGM 1700 are:
connectors and can handle large volume of • Adjustable multiple injection
samples (max. 250 µl). Injection rate, • Easy switching between loops
sample volume and temperatures can be set • Optimal conversion from liquid to
by the ThEuS software, which ensures an gaseous phase by controlling vaporizer
optimum total sulfur analysis. temperature
• High reproducibility and low
Solids module detection limit.
For analysis of heavy hydrocarbons and
solid samples, the Thermo Electron boat
introduction module is the key. The
automatic boat driven concept controlled by
ThEuS software, provides the optimum
solution for many applications. The high
sample load capacity and integrated septum
stopper minimizes weighing errors and
eliminates problems caused by non-
homogeneous samples. The module is
supported with quick gas connectors for
carrier gas and oxygen as well.

Gas and LPG Module

Liquids Module
 Autosamplers

ELS 3000 model ESA 2000 model

The Thermo Electron ELS 3000 auto-sampler For the automatic introduction of solids and
is designed for fully automated introduction highly viscous liquid samples into the TS
of light hydrocarbon samples. The sampler 3000, the ESA 2000 autosampler is the best
has 74 positions for 2 ml screw capped choice. The sampler is provided with a 47
sample vials and can inject a maximum of position sample tray suitable for quartz
250 µl. sample cups, which will be picked up from
Key advantages of the ELS 3000 auto- the sample tray and transferred
sampler are: automatically to the quartz boat of the
• Designed for a 24 hours operational solids module.
environment The main advantages of the ESA 2000 are:
• All operations fully controlled by • Optimal conditioning of samples by using
Windows® (ThEuS) software purge flow and a protective lid on the
• Easy connection to universal syringe type sample carrousel
liquids or boat introduction modules • Works around the clock
• Wash solvent and waste containers • Fully supported by (ThEuS) software
included.

ELS 3000 Model

 Extra power: the Chlorine option

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Total Sulfur Analyzer TS 3000 The Total Sulfur analyzer, model TS 3000
can be extended in a couple of minutes into
a fully-fledged TS-UV/TX analyzer. The
chlorine module has a short start-up time
and is able to perform a large number of
simultaneous sulfur & chlorine analyses
supported by the Thermo Electron Software
(ThEuS).
The robust chlorine titration cell fitted
within a cooled compartment has a short
start-up time and is able to perform at least
60 analyses without any maintenance. The
module can be connected to the coulometer
quickly and easily. The chlorine option fully
complies with several ASTM standards like
D4929, D5194 and D5808 also. Key features
of this option are:
• Sensitivity
• Short analysis time
• Excellent analytical performance down to
50 ppb
Key advantages of the TS 3000 with Total
Chlorine module are:
• Increases quality control performance and
reduction of investment costs
• Fully meets ASTM D4929, D5808 and D
5194 approved chlorine methodology
• Performance down to 100 ppb for typical
applications
• User friendly calibration procedures
Benefits:

FEATURES ADVANTAGES BENEFITS

Pulsed UV-Fluorescence detector Low recalibration frequency Less down time of the
with AGC technology analyzer and reduced
operational costs
Turbo quartz tube Optimal combustion, Easy maintenance,
No soot formation Less down time
No chemicals required Easy and maintenance free Reduce operational costs
operation
Auto samplers for liquids and solids Higher throughput, Lower cost per analysis
24 hour operation
WindowsTM-based ThEuS software Intuitive user interface and No need for extensive
fully multi-tasking operation training, less error-prone
Modular design Switches easily and rapidly Reducing both bench space
between gas and liquid operations and investment costs
Meets ASTM, D5453 and D6667 Broad acceptance of results Works with all customers,
methodology Applicable in interlaboratory
studies

ThEuS Analytical Software

The advanced user interface of the Thermo Electron Corporation Software (ThEuS) design
makes operation of the TS 3000 both intuitive and straight forward. ThEuS assists the user
in achieving routine TS analysis in an efficient, fast and reliable way. Clear and user friendly
icons, allow simple instrument operation at a glance. The fully multi-tasking operation,
makes it possible to modify sample queues, evaluate data and calibration lines
independently, while operating the analyzer. Results are presented in customized print
reports or exported in a variety of data formats.

Key features of ThEuS are:

FEATURES BENEFITS

One software solution for all trace Reduces complexity and improves productivity
Elemental analyzers
Real time measurement curves Maximal analysis control, easy to compare samples
at a glimpse
Multi-Elemental analysis Optimal analysis control and time saving procedure
Selectable user and service levels Security and data integrity
Customized application and analysis Full control of the analysis/system, flexible method
methods structure
Fully multi-tasking Efficiency, user friendly and time saving
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