ASTM D86; ASTM D850; ASTM D1088;
The distillation unit is a bench-top instrument used to carry out atmospheric distillation of petroleum products and liquid fuels to determine boiling range characteristics.
The unit can distil samples from ambient temperature up to 400 °C and consists of an electrically heated distillation enclosure with a cooling fan and an integral condenser.
The steel distillation enclosure houses the distillation flask which is supported by a drop-in ceramic support board (accessory) mounted to a platform that is adjustable for height.
Frontal panel with manual controls for heating, fan and main power
Adjustable height for heating element
Wide hardened glass window for inspection and stainless steel cover with hole for the distillation flask
Cooling fan
Stainless steel internal tank for condenser unit with insulated double chamber covered with aluminium panels
Stainless steel condenser tube
Cooling coils for water connection