Acid Split Test 1

[jswerchesky]

I am currently testing an oil separation technology and need a way of quantifying the amount of oil and grease left over. I know the standard is the hexane extraction method, but I was wondering if anyone had knowledge of an acid split test. I have heard, in passing, of a method to add concentrated sulfuric acid to a sample in a graduated cylinder or babcock bottle and being able to read oil concentration. Does anyone have a protocol on how to do this, or additional information?

Thank you,
Joel

 

[saberblue]

Here is a link that should get you started. It was written to explain one of the concentration test methods some times used in the MWF industry. I know that there is as ASTM standard test but I do not have the references anymore. Hope this helps.

http://www.masterchemical.com/db-docs/technical-bulletins/Concentration_Split.pdf

A.R. "Andy" Nelson
Engineering Consultant
anelson@arnengineering.com