Dan Wispinski

VUV Analytics

Biography:

Dan Wispinski is the Standard Methods Development Manager for VUV Analytics. Dan has been instrumental in the development and publication of laboratory methods using GCVUV technology including ASTM D8071 for gasoline, ASTM D8267 for jet fuel, ASTM D8368 for diesel and ASTM D8369 for Verified Hydrocarbon Analysis. Prior to joining VUV Analytics, Dan managed one of Canada’s top fuel testing research labs at InnoTech Alberta, formerly Alberta Research Council. Dan has over 40 years of experience in refined fuel specifications, biofuels, crude oil and bitumen. He is chairman of the Canadian General Standards Board Petroleum Test Methods Committee (CGSB) and an active member of ASTM, IASH, CEN and the Energy Institute G6 Panel.

Short description about presentation:

Historically the analysis and certification of gasoline, jet fuel, diesel and biodiesel blends has required the use of numerous analytical technologies and methodologies. These analytical approaches are often expensive to acquire and maintain and due to their complexity can require specialized laboratory resources to operate. This impacts laboratory budgets, operational efficiency, and the quality of results. A platform-based approach to fuels analysis that employs a single, automated analytical approach using Gas Chromatography GC- Vacuum Ultraviolet Spectrometry VUV will be described. Several standardized industry and regulatory methods will be featured.