New White Paper Features Common Causes For Incorrect Ethanol In Gasoline Fuel Blends

Online, July 29, 2011 (Newswire.com) - A new White Paper published by Wilks Enterprise presents the common causes for incorrect ethanol in gasoline blends, plus the advantages and cost savings for on-site analysis with a portable mid-infrared based analyzer, such as the InfraCal Ethanol Blend Analyzer, to help fuel blenders quickly flag out-of-spec product and ensure the final blend meets specifications.

This analysis is important as the use of ethanol as a gasoline additive has increased dramatically over the past few years and will likely continue to increase. For fuel blenders, this means an added challenge to avoid an incorrect blend that could lead to regulatory fines, loss of customer confidence and damage to equipment.

Portable infrared analyzers offer a simple, accurate and low cost solution to on-site blend testing at locations such as the blending rack. The resulting costs of an incorrect blend can far out way the modest cost of an on-site ethanol blend analyzer. With many already in use at petroleum terminals and by regulatory agencies, the InfraCal Ethanol Blend Analyzer has proven to be a reliable tool to ensure blend accuracy.

The InfraCal Ethanol Blend Analyzer is portable, rugged, compact and specifically designed for use by non-technical personnel. The user can take on-site measurements in under a minute at fuel terminals, service stations or do tanker spot checks and not have to wait days for off-site test results.

The InfraCal Analyzer weighs less than 5 lbs. and can be operated from a battery pack or cigarette lighter adapter cable. It is self-contained with an internal calibration program and direct readout display. It can be supplied with a printer and includes RS 232 interface that allows for data transmission to a PC.

For a copy of the White Paper and further information on the InfraCal Ethanol Blend Analyzer for measuring the blend ratio in gasoline, please contact Wilks Enterprise, Inc., 25 Van Zant Street, Ste. 8F, E. Norwalk, CT 06955 USA, TEL: 203-855-9136; FAX: 203-838-9868, Email: [email protected]; Web site: www.WilksIR.com, or download the White Paper directly at www.wilksir.com/pdf/WP_EthanolBlend.pdf