Content overview
Crystallization is studied for two main reasons:
- In situations where crystallization is wanted, and therefore it is studied to optimize the process and give the desired outcome (such as purity, size distribution and form).
- In situations when crystallization is unwanted, and investigations are based around understanding how crystallization happens and how to prevent it.
The study of inhibiting crystallization is of particular interest for oils and fuels, where there is a need to remain as a free-flowing liquid. This can be an issue as oils and fuels are made up of several different long chain hydrocarbons which have high crystallization temperatures, making transport and use challenging without the aid of solvents and additives. This is especially the case in new and alternative fuels, which are growing in use as the world looks to move away from traditional fuels and reduce emissions.
Presented in this application note are several cases where crystallization of fuels and oils have been investigated using a method developed with the Crystal16.
