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Biofuel Analysis

Gas Analyzers for Biofuel/Biogas Analysis

Optimizing Biofuel Production with Advanced Gas Analysis

Biofuel source analysis is a critical step in advancing sustainable, renewable energy alternatives. This process requires a comprehensive evaluation of feedstocks — from traditional agricultural crops like corn and sugarcane to waste-derived resources such as used cooking oil, animal fats, and municipal solid waste. Each source presents unique opportunities and challenges, making it essential to assess energy potential, environmental footprint, production efficiency, and overall economic viability.

From ethanol and biodiesel to biogas and beyond, biofuels vary widely in origin, composition, and performance. Achieving consistent quality, safety, and environmental compliance depends on accurate and continuous monitoring throughout production. That’s where Process Insights makes the difference.

Our proven portfolio of analytical solutions — including our TIGER OPTICS™, EXTREL™, and COSA XENTAUR™ brands — delivers the precision and reliability needed to navigate the complexities of biofuel production. Designed for rugged, real-world operating environments, our analyzers provide actionable insights in real time, helping you optimize processes, maximize yield, and ensure compliance.

We offer best-in-class gas analysis solutions for monitoring:

  • Moisture (H₂O) – prevent corrosion, improve combustion, and safeguard product stability
  • Methane (CH₄) – critical for biogas optimization and leak detection
  • Carbon dioxide (CO₂) – track fermentation processes and emissions compliance
  • Oxygen (O₂) – control oxidation and ensure process safety
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) – monitor air quality and protect workers/environment

Whether you’re refining biodiesel, generating biogas, validating feedstock quality, or ensuring regulatory compliance, our technologies help protect your process, your investment, and your commitment to sustainability.

At Process Insights, we don’t just provide instruments — we provide confidence. With decades of expertise in gas analysis, we understand the unique challenges of biofuel production and the importance of protecting precious, limited resources. Together, we can help accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

  • Rapid response for optimized combustion efficiency and accurate H2 blending to reduce carbon emissions
  • Multiple solutions for compliance with regulations such as 40 CFR Part 60, and HRVOC rules
  • H2 S, Total Sulfur, Net Heating Value (NHV), O2 and COe, Wobbe, Specific Gravity, CARI, and full speciated composition

Real-time analyzers for RNG processing, custody transfer, and environmental compliance

MAX300-RTG™ 2.0

Industrial Mass Spectrometers for Real-Time, Multi-Stream Fuel Compliance and Control 

9610 CXc™ 

Direct Heating Value Analyzer for BTU, CARI, Wobbe, and Density

SGA-1000™ 

Fast, Multi-Cycle Total Sulfur-Nitrogen Fuel Gas Analyzer


our brands

Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy & Mid-Infrared QCL Technology for Ultra-High Purity Gas Analysis

TIGER OPTICS™

Dew Point Chilled Mirror Hygrometry Technology for Humidity and Temperature Monitoring

MBW CALIBRATION™

Excimer UV Fluorescence Technology for Total Sulfur – Total Nitrogen Analysis

ATOM INSTRUMENT™


FTIR FT-NIR Spectroscopy Technology

ANALECT®

Aluminum Oxide Dew Point Moisture Sensing Technology

COSA XENTAUR™

Quadrupole Industrial & Lab Mass Spectrometry Technology

EXTREL™


Fixed Magnetic Sector Mass Spectrometry Technology

MGA™

Near Infrared and UV-VIS Optical Absorption Spectroscopy Technology

GUIDED WAVE™

High Temperature Method TOC COD BOD Water Analysis Technology

LAR The TOC Leader™


Injection Style or Direct BTU Wobbe CARI Calorimetry Technology

COSA XENTAUR™ Calorimeters

Trace and Percent Oxygen Monitoring Technology

ALPHA OMEGA INSTRUMENTS™


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APPLICATIONS FOR OUR TECHNOLOGIES

Aerospace & Government

agriculture

Agriculture

agriculture

Ammonia & Methanol

APHA COLOR MONITORING

APHA Color Monitoring

Atmospheric & Air Quality

Atmospheric & Air Quality

Battery Manufacturing

Battery Manufacturing

Biofuel Analysis

Biofuel Analysis

cell culture

Cell Culture

Chemical Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Carbon Capture

Carbon Capture

EMISSIONS MONITORING

Emissions Monitoring

Energy

Energy

Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Monitoring

Ethylene Oxide

Ethylene Oxide

fermentation control

Fermentation Control

Flare Gas Monitoring

Flare Gas Monitoring

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Fuel Blending

Fuel Blending

Fuel Gas

Fuel Gas

Hydrogen Isotope & Helium Deuterium

Hydrogen Isotope & Helium Deuterium

Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization Solution

Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization Solution

Hydrogen Production

Hydrogen Production

Optical Absorption Spectroscopy

Optical Absorption Spectroscopy

Petrochemical & Refining

Petrochemical & Refining

Life Sciences

Life Sciences

Research Labs

Research Labs

Semiconductor

Semiconductor

Energy

Water Steam Cycle

BOD Water Analysis

BOD Water Analysis

COD Water Analysis

COD Water Analysis

TN Water Analysis

TN Water Analysis

TOC Water Analysis

TOC Water Analysis

Process Water

Process Water

Pure Water

Pure Water

Surface & Groundwater

Surface & Groundwater

Ultra-Pure Water

Ultra-Pure Water

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