Systemic analysis of structures and contents of nitrogen-containing compounds and other non-hydrocarbons in crude oils in conjunction with chemometric resolution technique.

A method is described for the systemic identification and quantitative analysis of nitrogen-containing compounds and other non-hydrocarbons in crude oils. The pre-fractionation of a crude oil sample into 7 fractions was performed by di-adsorption column chromatography using neutral aluminum oxide and silica gel. A subsequent high-resolution separation of individual components was achieved by using capillary column gas chromatography, and compound types were detected by a mass spectrometer. In conjunction with a chemometric method, the compounds in the fractions were further resolved or separated, which made it possible to identify some nitrogen-containing compounds and other non-hydrocarbons in crude oils. To a certain extent, this method could relieve the difficulty of classical analysis in identifying those species with very low contents or incompletely separation, particularly in the cases where authentic standards were not available for addition into the unknown samples in order to reveal what indeed existed in them. The structures and contents of 168 nitrogen-containing compounds in one crude sample and 60 non-nitrogen-containing compounds in one of non-hydrocarbon fractions of this oil sample were determined, and the addition-recovery examination of some standard compounds showed that the analytical veracity was satisfactory.     

Evaluation of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry in conjunction with chemometric resolution for identification of nitrogen compounds in crude oil

A chemometric resolution method is described for the identification of nitrogen compounds in crude oil. Prefractionation of crude oil into discrete chemical classes was performed by adsorption column chromatography using small quantities of neutral aluminum oxide and silicic acid. Subsequent high-resolution separation of individual components was achieved by using capillary column gas chromatography, and compound types were detected by mass spectrometer. In conjunction with a combined chemometric method, each principal chemical class was further resolved and separated, which made it possible to identify some nitrogen compounds in the investigated oils. To a certain extent, this method could relieve classical analysis of difficulty in identifying those species with poorly low contents or partially chromatographic overlaps, particularly in the cases where authentic standards were not available for addition into the unknown analytical systems to reveal what indeed existed in them.     

Identification of some polycyclic nitrogen-containing compounds in coal-derived oil

A systematic method for the identification of aza-arenes in coal-derived oil was developed. The basic nitrogen-containing substances were extracted with 6 M hydrochloric acid and fractionated sequentially by using gel chromatography and thin-layer chromatography (TLC) on an alumina plate. The aza-arenes in these fractions were separated by using glass capillary gas chromatography. Individual compounds in the column effluent were trapped in a system consisting of a valve for flow switching and a trapping tube made from a glass capillary. The fluorescence spectra of nanogram to subnanogram amounts of trapped compounds were measured. Some attempts were made to identify components based on their TLC RF values and their fluorescence spectra, in addition to their mass spectra.     

Analysis of the essential oils of Coriandrum sativum Using GC-MS coupled with chemometric resolution methods

The essential oils extracted from Coriandrum sativum L. were analyzed by GC-MS coupled with chemometric resolution methods. Through the chemometric resolution methods, peak clusters were uniquely resolved into the pure chromatographic profiles and mass spectra of each component. Qualitative analysis was performed by comparing the pure mass spectra with those in the NIST 05 mass spectral library. Quantitative analysis was performed using the total volume integration method. A total of 118 constituents were detected, of which 104 were identified, accounting for 97.27% of the total content. The results indicate that GC-MS combined with chemometric resolution methods can greatly enhance the capability of separation and the reliability of qualitative and quantitative results. The combined method is an economical and accurate approach for the rapid analysis of the complex essential oil samples in Coriandrum sativum L.     

Modification of polychloroprene-based adhesive compositions with nitrogen-containing compounds

The possibility of improving the adhesive characteristics of polychloroprene-based adhesive compositions by modifying them with nitrogen-containing adhesion promoters was studied. It was shown that the modification of polychloroprene with microquantities of nitrogen-containing compounds results in an increase in the durability of the glue fastening of rubbers based on different caoutchoucs by an average of 0.5–3.5 times.     

Supramolecular compounds of indium sulfates with nitrogen-containing cations

Compounds with a general formula [Cat][In(H₂O) _n (SO₄)₂] _x · mH₂O (where Cat = C(NH₂)₃, H(2,2′-Bipy), H₂(4,4′-Bipy), H₂[Py(CH₂)₃Py], and H₃N(CH₂)₆NH₃) were synthesized and identified from the elemental analysis, IR, and thermogravimetric analysis data. X-ray diffraction analysis of crystalline [C(NH₂)₃][In(H₂O)₂(SO₄)₂] complex showed that the polymer chains of In aquasulfate form ensembles with guanidinium ions. The structure of [H₂(4,4′-Bipy)][In₂(H₂O)₆(SO₄)₄] · 2H₂O consists of the dimeric anions of indium sulfate. The coordination sphere of In includes three O atoms of three SO₄ groups and three O atoms of water molecules. The dimers are united into framework by diprotonated Bipy cations.     

Thermo-oxidative reactions of crude oils

In this research, thermo-oxidative reactions of crude oils of different origin are determined in limestone matrix using simultaneous thermogravimetry and differential thermal analysis (TG–DTA) systems. Two different reaction regions were identified known as low temperature (LTO) and high temperature oxidation (HTO). Kinetic parameters of the samples were determined by four different methods and the results are discussed.     

Thermal characteristics of crude oils treated with rheology modifiers

Thermal characteristics of eight crude oils and their treatment with additives were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermomicroscopy, viscometer and pour point tester. Different additives were found as more effective for different type of crude oils depending on the wax content. Crude oils showed a reduced pour point after treatment with additives. Effects of different additives were also discussed by analysing the DSC curves and thermomicroscopy result.     

Identification of sterene compounds produced during the processing of edible oils

Samples of maize, rapeseed, soyabean, sunflower, and palm oils, collected at different stages in their respective refining processes, have been analyzed for the presence of dehydrated sterols (sterenes). A total of fifteen compounds were detected. Four have been characterized using model systems designed to investigate their formation. Their elemental composition, and that of the other eleven sterenes, was determined by high resolution mass spectrometry and structures assigned to a further six compounds. These included the -3,5-, -2,5-, -4,6-,-3,5,22-, and -4,6,22- sterenes. Sterenes were not present in crude or alkali neutralized oils. Bleaching introduced a maximum concentration of 5 μg g^?1 of total sterenes into the edible oils. Deodorization is the dominant stage in sterene production resulting in a maximum total concentration of 163 μg g^?1. This increased concentration arises due to dehydration of the sterols and considerable isomerism of the sterenes.     

Identification and quantification of alkene-based drilling fluids in crude oils by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography with flame ionization detection

Comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC x GC-FID) was used to measure alkene-based drilling fluids in crude oils. Compared to one-dimensional gas chromatography, GC x GC-FID is more robust for detecting alkenes due to the increased resolution afforded by second dimension separations. Using GC x GC-FID to analyze four oil samples from one reservoir contaminated with the same drilling fluid, C(15), C(16), C(17), C(18) and C(20) alkenes were identified. The drilling fluid that contaminated these samples also differed from another commercially obtained fluid, which only contained C(16) and C(18) alkenes. These results should motivate the petroleum industry to consider GC x GC-FID for measuring drilling fluids.     

Sterically hindered nitrogen-containing compounds in radical polymerization of styrene

The influence exerted on the radical polymerization of styrene by organic compounds containing a tert-butyl group and a nitrogen atom in various oxidation states (tert-butylamine, 2-methyl-2-nitrosopropane, 2-methyl-2-nitropropane) was examined.     

Thermogravimetric characterization of Quayarah heavy crude oils

Five heavy crude oil samples from the Quayarah field were thermally evaluated using two modes of thermogravimetry (TG): dynamic and programmed TG with heating and hold-up periods at 350 and 550°. The light and medium volatility fraction (L+M) appeared directly proportional to the metal content. In contrast, the heavy fraction (H) (350–550°) was inversely proportional to the metal content. This contradiction was attributed to the autocatalytic degradation of some of the heavy fraction into lighter species, which upgrades the crude with respect to the (L+M) fraction at the expense of the heavy fraction. The crudes were identical with regard to the ratio (L+M) to (H+R), whereR=residue, as a consequence of their identical API gravity and sulphur contents.The rate of degradative volatilization of the heavy fraction was measured by DTG, which indicated a direct correlation with the vanadium content as regards the onset temperatures and the DTG peak maximum.

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Zusammenfassung Fünf vom Quayarah-Feld stammende schwere Rohöle wurden mittels dynamischer und programmierter TG mit konstanten Perioden bei 350 und 550 °C charakterisiert. Der Anteil der leicht- und mittelflüchtigen Fraktion (L+M) schien proportional, der der schwerflüchtigen Fraktion (H) (350 550°) dagegen umgekehrt proportional dem Metallgehalt zu sein. Dieser Widerspruch wurde dem autokatalytischen Abbau einiger der schwerflüchtigen Komponenten zu leichteren Spezies zugeschrieben, der zu einer Erhöhung des Anteils der (L+M)-Fraktion auf Kosten der schwerflüchtigen Fraktion führt. Die Rohöle waren wegen der gleichen API-Schwere und gleicher Schwcfclgehalle hinsichtlich des Verhältnisses von (L+M) zu (H+R) identisch (R=Rückstand). Die Geschwindigkeit der degradaliven Verflüchtigung der schweren Fraktion wurde mittels DTG gemessen, wobei sich eine direkte Korrelation zwischen dem Vanadingehalt einerseits und der Einsatztemperatur bzw. dem DTG-Peakmaximum andererseits ergab.

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Neutron activation analysis of Nigerian crude oils

Since the advent of the Nuclear Age mankind has been both fascinated by the potential of nuclear processes, and fearful of its destructive power. Nuclear technologies have undergone rapid development, while most of society is left with a poor understanding about the benefits and risks involved. Our Nuclear Society: from Chemobyl to PET Scans, and Energy, Technology and Risk are two courses developed at the University of Maryland in an effort to introduce students from all backgrounds to issues and applications of nuclear science. Course material and presentation strategies are geared toward keeping the course interesting and informative for all students.     

High performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry based chemometric characterization of olive oils

In this study the effective discrimination of extra virgin olive oils is described using HPLC-MS, combined with chemometric evaluation. The presented method is simple since the diluted oil sample is directly injected into the system, without any preliminary chemical derivatization or purification step. Separation of diacylglycerols, triacylglycerols and sterols occurs within 20 min and is achieved using an octadecyl-silica column. Detection is performed by positive APCI mass spectrometry which provided sensitivity to detect over 50 compounds in the sample. After extraction of data, stepwise discriminant function analysis is used to select the variables with the highest discriminative power. These variables are used to perform linear discriminant analysis and classify/predict the samples. One-hundred per cent classification and 99% prediction rate was achieved for olive oils obtained from Nocellara, Biancolilla and Cerausola cultivars. Reliability of prediction was tested by cross validation.