Total Nitrogen Analysis

Total Nitrogen (TN) stands for the sum parameter of all organic and inorganic nitrogen compounds. Trace levels (0.02 – 10.000 mg/kg or ppm by weight) of Total Nitrogen are measured with an elemental combustion analyzer according to Chemiluminescence detection technique. Total Nitrogen in fuels (NO2) pollutes the environment. It is corrosive to steel and poisons catalysts. Nitrogen compounds are more thermally stable compared to sulfur compounds and is often concentrated in heavier petroleum fractions and residues. Examples of Organic Nitrogen compounds that contribute to the Total Nitrogen number in petroleum products are Pyridines, Quinolines and Carbazoles. Common ASTM methods for nitrogen testing include: ASTM D4629, ASTM D5762, ASTM D7184, and D6069. The Nexis TN total nitrogen analyzer provides a reliable and robust solution for labs.

Application Notes

Reduced Sample Volumes For TN Analysis According To ASTM Method D4629

ASTM Method D4629 is commonly used for the determination of Nitrogen found in liquid hydrocarbons. The method is used for
matrices with total Nitrogen content under 100mg/kg. Common matrices for this method include naphthas, distillates and oils. This
application will examine total Nitrogen content using small sample volumes.

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TN Analysis In VGO Samples Using TN 7000 Model In Compliance with ASTM Method D4629-17

Vacuum Gas Oils (VGOs) are the heavy oils left after petroleum distillation. VGOs have a viscous matrix and high boiling points. The EST
Analytical TN 7000 has an injection port designed to maintain the injection port temperature at 500°C, while the autosampler tray can be
fitted with a heater. These features aid in making the TN 7000 ideal for the examination of total Nitrogen in VGO samples.

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Determination Of Low Level Nitrogen And Sulfur In Light Aromatic Hydrocarbons

In 2000, the EPA implemented the Tier 2 Gasoline Sulfur program. This program reduced the allowable sulfur content in gasoline to 15ppm and NOx content to 0.07g/mile. The Tier 2 program was initiated out of the Clean Air Act requirement of the Environmental Protection Agency. In 2017, a Tier 3 program was applied requiring even lower sulfur and nitrogen content in gasoline and diesel. The new emission standards combined with the lowered sulfur content will reduce much of the toxic emissions including nitrogen oxides from motor vehicles. Due to these new regulations there is a need for better analysis of low level Nitrogen and Sulfur.

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Total Sulfur And Nitrogen Determination By Combustion

Crude oil is composed mainly of hydrocarbons mixed with a variation of nitrogen, sulfur and oxygen. The differences in the nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen content can be attributed to where the crude oil originates. After drilling, crude oil is usually refined in order to create fuel, lubricants, etc. Due to the use of processing catalysts in the refining method, trace amounts of sulfur and nitrogen can be very detrimental. Thus, determining the nitrogen and sulfur content is very important. This application will examine total sulfur and nitrogen in light hydrocarbon samples using the NexiS combustion elemental analyzer complete with a new and novel multilayer combustion tube.

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