Laboratory Equipment
Top Laboratory Equipment for a Refinery Lab
A checklist of common instruments, glassware and supporting equipment for refinery laboratories.
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ASTM & Standards
ASTM D130 Copper Strip Corrosion Test
Understand copper strip preparation, test conditions, rating and common interpretation points.
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Calculators & Tools
Dilution Calculator for Laboratory Solutions
Use C1V1=C2V2 for routine laboratory dilution calculations and avoid common unit mistakes.
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Resources
How to Build a Petroleum Lab Test Worksheet
A reusable structure for recording samples, methods, equipment, observations and results.
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ASTM & Standards
ASTM D86 Distillation Test Explained
A practical introduction to petroleum product distillation, apparatus, temperature observations and reporting.
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Refining Processes
Refinery Distillation: From Crude to Products
A clear overview of atmospheric and vacuum distillation and the laboratory tests that support refinery operations.
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Petroleum Analysis
Density, API Gravity and Relative Density
How density measurements relate to API gravity and petroleum product characterization.
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ASTM & Standards
ASTM D93 Pensky-Martens Flash Point
Principle, apparatus and laboratory purpose of closed-cup flash point measurement. Why it matters This starter article is included as editable demo content. Replace or expand…
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ASTM & Standards
ASTM D86: Understanding Petroleum Distillation
What initial boiling point, recovery temperatures and final boiling point tell the laboratory about a petroleum product. Why it matters This starter article is included…
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Industrial Water
Cooling Water and Corrosion Control
Why cooling-water chemistry matters and how routine laboratory measurements support corrosion and deposit control. Why it matters This starter article is included as editable demo…
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