VD10 Automatic Video Distillation Analyser
The VD10 Automatic Video Distillation Analyser delivers precise, real-time distillation analysis for fuels and solvents with minimal operator input.
Product Overview
The VD10 Automatic Video Distillation Analyser revolutionises how petroleum products, biofuel and solvent distillation is performed.
It provides fully automated, real-time boiling behaviour analysis. Ideal for refineries, terminals, labs, and defence, it requires no fine-tuning. Designed for accuracy—even with unknown samples.
This analyser meets global standards, including ASTM D86, IP123 and ISO 3405. Its intelligent imaging algorithm dynamically controls heating, just like a skilled technician. Reliable, fast, and precise—it’s built for today’s advanced fuel testing needs.
Features & Benefits
Video Monitoring – Live boiling detection
Auto Control – Intelligent heating management
Wide Compliance – ASTM D86, IP123, ISO 3405, more
Safe Operation – Built-in fire suppression
Key applications
- Real-Time Video Detection – Real-time calculation of optimum heating using video camera assisted algorithm. Tracks boiling activity for immediate response and accurate boiling point determination.
- Fully Automated Operation – No manual input required for setup or method selection.
- Wide Standards Compliance – Conforms to ASTM D86, IP 123, ISO 3405, and more.
- Smart Heating Control – Automated lift, fast fan cooling, and automatic detection of heating plate
- Optimal initial heating to reach initial boiling point (IBP)
- Precise distillation rate range from 2–10 mL/min
- Covers a temperature range of 0 – 450°C to establish final boiling point (FBP)
- Robust VOC Management – Integrated emissions control enhances lab safety and compliance.
- Intuitive Interface – Large colour touchscreen with multilingual support and intelligent guidance.
- Accurate Volume Measurement – Optical measurement system reads to 0.1 mL even in opaque samples.
- Fire Safety Ready – Built-in UV flame detector, extinguisher port, and alarm integration.
- Connectivity Enabled – USB, Ethernet, RS232 and full LIMS compatibility.
- Minimal Maintenance – Hybrid condenser design ensures long life and quick stabilisation.
VD10 Automatic Video Distillation Analyser Product Video
About the VD10 Automatic Video Distillation Analyser
Modern fuel blends, including ethanol-blended petrol and biofuels, present even more challenges due to variability in composition and behaviour under heat. Laboratories need an instrument that can adapt to different samples, meet strict standards, operate safely, and deliver accurate, reproducible results every time—without demanding constant user input.
The VD10 answers this challenge. It is a video-assisted atmospheric distillation analyser built for the modern lab. Designed with intelligent automation, the VD10 mimics the judgement of an experienced technician by observing boiling activity in real time and adjusting conditions accordingly. The result? Precise and repeatable outputs across a wide range of fuel types and formulations.
At the core of the VD10’s capability is its advanced video system. A built-in camera monitors the distillation process and detects the moment boiling begins. From there, the system dynamically manages heat input to optimise the distillation curve—especially the IBP and recovery percentages. No human guesswork. Just consistent, science-backed accuracy.
This system doesn’t just meet the essentials—it exceeds them. Fully aligned with ASTM D86, IP123, ISO 3405, and more, the VD10 enables compliance with both industry and military fuel standards. Whether you’re testing jet fuel, diesel, solvents, or refinery streams, the instrument performs seamlessly—even with new fuel innovations.
Laboratories are busy. Whether you’re in a refinery, a fuel distribution terminal, or a military testing environment, uptime and reliability matter. The VD10’s rugged build, compact footprint, and VOC-controlled emissions handling mean it works as hard as you do—with little downtime or maintenance.
The receiver system delivers 0.1 mL accuracy—even for opaque, smoky samples—thanks to its optically controlled temperature-stabilised environment. The condenser provides hybrid cooling (solid-state and liquid), ensuring operational stability over the long term.
Safety isn’t an afterthought. The VD10 includes a UV flame detector, fire extinguisher port, and the ability to connect to external alarm systems—providing complete peace of mind.
From a digital perspective, it’s LIMS-compatible, connects via USB, Ethernet, and RS232, and offers complete traceability. Operator-friendly software ensures low training time, while the multilingual interface accommodates global teams.
From biofuel testing to military-grade validation, the VD10 is engineered to keep pace with industry transformation. It gives R&D labs the flexibility to test unknown samples with confidence and enables production facilities to maintain strict regulatory compliance—all without reconfiguration or complex calibration.
In short: the VD10 is the automatic IBP and recovery point analyser that today’s industry needs.
"The VD10 is an automated distillation analyser that uses video
imaging for precise, hands-free fuel and solvent testing."
Product FAQ's
Yes, the VD10 is fully compliant with ASTM D86, IP123, and a wide array of other international standards.
Absolutely. The intelligent heating control system and real-time video detection allow accurate testing of biofuels and non-standard fuel blends.
No programming or manual calibration is needed. It auto-adjusts based on real-time sample behaviour.
It is suitable for gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, ethanol-blended fuels, solvents, naphtha, and even heavy oils.
The VD10 includes a built-in flame detector, fire suppression connection, and VOC extraction to ensure operator and lab safety.
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