Sulfur content
Composition (C₃/C₄ split)
- RVP contribution
RON
Benzene, aromatics, RON
- Freeze point
- Sulfur content
Smoke point
- Cetane index
- Sulfur content
RON
pH
- Viscosity
- Sulfur content
- Sulfur content
- RVP
Dust (PM)
Softening point correlation
RON
- RON
- MON
- RVP
- Benzene
- Oxygenates
- Sulfur content
- RON
- MON
- RVP
- Sulfur content
Sulfur content
Composition (C₃/C₄ split)
- RVP contribution
RON
Benzene, aromatics, RON
- Freeze point
- Sulfur content
Smoke point
- Cetane index
- Sulfur content
RON
pH
- Viscosity
- Sulfur content
- Sulfur content
- RVP
Dust (PM)
Softening point correlation
RON
- RON
- MON
- RVP
- Benzene
- Oxygenates
- Sulfur content
- RON
- MON
- RVP
- Sulfur content
Parameter
Potential Technology
Sulfur content
UV fluorescence analyzer
Composition (C₃/C₄ split)
Process GC
RVP contribution
Process GC or NIR
RON
NIR analyzer
Benzene, aromatics, RON
NIR or process GC
Freeze point
NIR analyzer
Smoke point
NIR analyzer
Cetane index
NIR analyzer
Olefins content
NIR analyzer
Viscosity
Inline torsional/capillary viscometer
RVP
NIR analyzer
Dust (PM)
PM monitor
Softening point correlation
NIR analyzer
RON, MON, RVP, benzene, oxygenates
Online NIR analyzer
RON, MON, RVP
NIR analyzer
Parameter
Freeze point
Sulfur content
Potential Technology
NIR analyzer
UV fluorescence analyzer
Parameter
Cetane index
Sulfur content
Potential Technology
NIR analyzer
UV fluorescence analyzer
Parameter
Sulfur content
Olefins content
Potential Technology
UV fluorescence analyzer
NIR analyzer
Parameter
Viscosity
Sulfur content
Potential Technology
Inline torsional/capillary viscometer
UV fluorescence analyzer
Parameter
RON, MON, RVP, benzene, oxygenates
Sulfur content
Potential Technology
Online NIR analyzer
UV fluorescence analyzer
Parameter
RON, MON, RVP
Sulfur content
Potential Technology
NIR analyzer
UV fluorescence analyzer
Description
The Gasoline Blending Pool Unit in a refinery is a critical part of the downstream process where various hydrocarbon streams are mixed to produce finished gasoline that meets required quality specifications. These streams typically include reformate, FCC naphtha, alkylate, isomerate, and light hydrocarbons like butanes. Each component contributes specific properties such as octane rating, vapor pressure, and sulfur content. The blending process is carefully controlled to ensure the final gasoline complies with environmental regulations and market demands for performance. Parameters like Research Octane Number (RON), Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP), sulfur levels, and aromatic content are continuously monitored, often with the help of online analyzers such as octane analyzers, NIR (near-infrared) spectrometers, and sulfur analyzers. This unit plays a key role in maximizing product value while ensuring fuel quality and compliance.