Koehler K23065 Salt-in-Crude Analyzer for Conductivity and Temperature of Crude Oil Samples

The Koehler K23065 Salt-in-Crude Analyzer is a precision instrument designed for determination of *salt concentration, conductivity, and temperature* in crude oil samples following ASTM D3230 test specifications. Its core technology incorporates low-voltage synchronous detection for conductivity measurements alongside a high-accuracy thermistor array to capture precise temperature readings essential for bioprocess-related crude sample analysis.

Key functional features include:

• Measurement of salt content expressed in the range of 0 to 150 PTB (lb/1000 bbl), critical for monitoring saline impurities in petroleum feedstock relevant to biopharmaceutical manufacturing and synthetic biology workflows involving crude oil derivatives.
• Automatic calculation of salt concentration by correlating conductivity and temperature values, eliminating manual entry errors, thus streamlining molecular diagnostics workflows involving crude oil-based reagents.
• Multi-parameter display on a 2.6" TFT-LCD screen, presenting up to four readings simultaneously: *salts, conductivity, conductivity at 25°C, pH, pH millivolts, temperature (°C or °F)*, battery level, and timestamps for robust data management in clinical diagnostics and biomanufacturing environments.
• Self-calibration capability compensates for drift without the need to re-enter temperature calibration curves, ensuring consistent accuracy for long-term biotechnology applications.
• Portable design powered by a LiPo battery, suitable for both laboratory and field testing—facilitating onsite crude oil quality assessments valuable in bioprocessing and environmental bioresearch scenarios.
• Data storage functionality supports retention of up to 12 test results for traceability and analysis in molecular biology and biochemical engineering investigations.

Included accessories enhance immediate usability:

• 100mL Beaker
• 1 Meter 5-Pin Male Cable
• Electrode Cap Assembly
• Dual Power Adapter
• Calibration Jack
• Carrying Case for transport protection

Optional test stands and spare parts are available separately to adapt the analyzer for specialized setups and applications in biotechnology research labs and industrial biomanufacturing pipelines.

The K23065 analyzer is widely adopted in petroleum analysis, biotechnology fields focusing on crude oil derivatives, and biomedical engineering processes where accurate salt concentration measurements impact process optimization and product quality. Its precision and compliance with ASTM standards make it an indispensable tool for researchers and professionals engaged in *molecular diagnostics, synthetic biology research,* and bioprocess monitoring involving crude oil matrices.