What is BS EN 17178 about?
BS EN 17178 specifies an ultraviolet (UV) fluorescence test method for the determination of the sulfur content of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) containing up to 0,35 % (m/m) halogens, and having sulfur contents in the range of 2 mg/kg to 50 mg/kg.
Note: This test method does not detect sulfur compounds that do not vaporize under the conditions of the test.
Who is BS EN 17178 for?
BS EN 17178 on determination of the total volatile sulfur content in liquefied petroleum gases is useful for:
- Oil and gas industry
- Quality control department
- Testing laboratories
- Chemical industry
Why should you use BS EN 17178?
The sulfur content of LPG used for fuel purposes contributes to SOx emissions and can lead to corrosion in engine and exhaust systems. Sulfur also acts as catalyst poison, blocking and damaging catalysts like catalytic converters in cars and process catalysts in the chemical industry where LPG is used as feedstock.
As there is need for lower sulfur limits, BS EN 17178 helps you solve precision issues with existing test methods.
Thus, BS EN 17178 helps you ensure protection against corrosion in engine and exhaust systems.
