The VeroRes analyzer is engineered to provide accurate and repeatable carbon residue testing for petroleum products, fuels, and lubricants. Its compact dry-bath furnace eliminates messy oil baths and removes the need for external nitrogen. With ±1 °C temperature stability, capacity for five samples, and rapid heating to 550 °C in approximately 20 minutes, the instrument supports reliable and efficient carbon residue analysis in laboratories, refineries, and research facilities.
VeroRes
Carbon Residue Analyzer
The VeroRes residual carbon analyzer is a compact carbon residue test apparatus designed for fast, safe, and precise Ramsbottom carbon residue determination. With a dry-bath furnace, no nitrogen requirement, and a rapid 20-minute heat-up, it delivers accurate results and improved laboratory efficiency in compliance with ASTM D524, ISO 4262, and IP 14.
Highlights
The VeroRes carbon residue analyzer is designed to deliver fast, accurate, and repeatable results, making it an essential laboratory tool for determining Ramsbottom carbon residue in fuels, lubricants, crude fractions, and heavy oils. By heating samples to 550–650 °C under controlled conditions, the system provides reliable insights into deposit formation, fuel quality, and refining performance.
Using advanced dry-bath furnace technology, the device eliminates oil baths and nitrogen supply requirements, ensuring safe and clean operation. The system supports simultaneous testing of up to five samples while maintaining ±1 °C temperature stability, improving laboratory productivity. Rapid heat-up cycles and minimal maintenance requirements make VeroRes a reliable solution for refineries, research laboratories, and industrial testing facilities operating according to ASTM D524, ISO 4262, and IP 14.
Features
Carbon Residue Testing for Fuels and Lubricants
- Standard Methodology: Learn how VeroRes follows ASTM D524 and ISO 4262 for accurate determination of Ramsbottom carbon residue.
- Step-by-Step Demonstration: See the entire process, from preparing glass coking bulbs to precise heating in the dry-bath furnace.
- Application Benefits: Understand how VeroRes supports refineries, research centers, and quality control labs with reliable test data.
- Clean & Safe Operation: Discover how the nitrogen-free, oil-free furnace ensures safer, more efficient laboratory work.
Laboratory Efficiency and Performance
- Rapid Heat-Up: VeroRes quickly reaches the standard test temperature of 550 °C in only ~20 minutes, making it nearly three times faster than conventional oil-bath systems. This speed allows laboratories to shorten preparation times and conduct more tests within a single working day.
- Multi-Sample Testing: With the ability to process up to five glass coking bulbs simultaneously, the analyzer significantly increases throughput while ensuring every sample is exposed to the same controlled heating environment for accurate comparisons.
- Precise Control: Its advanced microprocessor ensures ±1 °C temperature stability, guaranteeing consistent and repeatable results even across extended testing schedules. This level of precision is essential for critical applications such as refinery feedstock evaluation and fuel quality monitoring.
- Cost Savings: Thanks to its dry-bath furnace design, VeroRes requires no nitrogen supply and eliminates oil bath maintenance, reducing ongoing operational costs. Compared to a cheap residual carbon tester, it delivers greater reliability, lower maintenance, and long-term value for laboratory testing. The only consumables are inexpensive glass bulbs, making the system both economical and sustainable for continuous use.
Technical Specifications
| Model | VeroRes – Carbon Residue Analyzer |
| Standards Compliance | ASTM D524, ASTM D6074, IP 14, ISO 4262, FTM 791-5002, NF T 60-117 |
| Furnace Type | Cast-iron block, microprocessor-controlled with digital setpoint & display |
| Capacity | 5 coking bulbs (simultaneous testing) |
| Maximum Temperature | 650 °C (standard test temperature 550 °C) |
| Controller Sensitivity | ±1 °C for high stability measurements |
| Heating System | 0–2400 W ceramic band heater, rapid heat-up (~20 minutes to 550 °C) |
| Over-temperature Protection | Automatic cut-off safety circuit |
| Construction | Stainless steel + insulated design to prevent heat transfer to body (keeps outer surfaces safe to touch) |
| Dimensions | Compact footprint, smallest RAMS furnace in its class (exact size optimized for benchtop labs) |
| Sample Range | Residual carbon determination via evaporation & pyrolysis – suitable for petroleum products, lubricants, asphalts, and heavy oils |
| Power Supply | 220 V / 50–60 Hz |
| Maintenance | No oil bath, no nitrogen required; minimal servicing – only consumables are inexpensive glass coking bulbs |