Petroleum/Chemical Industry

Oil / Chemicals

The applications of thermal analyzers in the petrochemical industry mainly include the following aspects:

Material Analysis and Quality Control: The Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) is widely used in the analysis of high polymers, inorganic, and metallic materials by accurately controlling the temperature of the sample while continuously monitoring its quality changes. It can reveal the thermal stability, decomposition mechanism, and composition of materials, which is significant for the research and development of new materials, optimization of material properties, and expansion of material applications. Additionally, TGA can be used for product quality control and purity analysis by comparing the thermogravimetric curves of standard and test samples to assess the purity.

‌Catalyst Research: In the research of petroleum refining and chemical catalysts, thermal analysis techniques such as thermogravimetric analysis (TG), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermogravimetric-mass spectrometry (TG-MS) are widely used in the study of catalysts' thermal behavior, thermal stability, synthesis, precursor calcination, carbon deposition, and catalyst deactivation. These techniques can reveal the mechanism of catalyst thermal decomposition, providing guidance for catalyst optimization and regeneration.‌

Waste Management and Resource Utilization: Waste disposal during chemical production is a significant issue. Thermogravimetric analyzers can measure the processes of dehydration, decomposition, and degradation of waste during heating, providing a scientific basis for waste management and resource utilization. By understanding the thermal decomposition characteristics of waste, suitable treatment processes and conditions can be selected to achieve effective waste treatment and resource utilization.