Petrochemical · GC

Analysis Solution for C1-C5 Hydrocarbon Components in Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Liquefied petroleum gas samples enter a dedicated GC flow path through gas-tight sampling and quantitative gas valve injection, where C1–C5 hydrocarbon components are separated and determined. Quantitation and quality control use the following arrangements: identification is based on the retention behavior of the target components and reference materials; external standard or internal standard calibration is performed using reference materials corresponding to C1–C5 hydrocarbon components according to the applicable method; injection blanks, calibration checks, and parallel determinations are used to monitor contamination and response stability. Each analytical batch also includes a blank, calibration check, and applicable quality control samples.

01 Solution Summary

Liquefied petroleum gas samples enter a dedicated GC flow path through gas-tight sampling and quantitative gas valve injection, where C1–C5 hydrocarbon components are separated and determined. Quantitation and quality control use the following arrangements: identification is based on the retention behavior of the target components and reference materials; external standard or internal standard calibration is performed using reference materials corresponding to C1–C5 hydrocarbon components according to the applicable method; injection blanks, calibration checks, and parallel determinations are used to monitor contamination and response stability. Each analytical batch also includes a blank, calibration check, and applicable quality control samples.

IndustriesPetrochemical
TechnologyGC
Sample collectionGas sampling
Sample PreparationGas line purging and steady-state confirmation
Specific SamplesLiquefied petroleum gas sample
AnalytesC1–C5 hydrocarbon components
Detection UnitFID

02 Standards and Method Basis

Method basis: application method. The laboratory may enter the name and version of the adopted formal method into the project file.

03 Samples and Analytes

The specific samples areLiquefied petroleum gas sample, and the analytes areC1–C5 hydrocarbon components. Pretreatment, injection, and detection configurations are determined according to the sample state, target concentration, and the formal method adopted.

04 Method Principle

After gas samples are airtight-connected and purged, they enter the chromatographic system by gas valve quantitative injection. Different components are separated via dedicated flow paths, and responses are acquired by FID.

05 Sample Collection and Pretreatment

The sampling container, pressure-reducing components, tubing materials, and purging process are compatible with the sample and target components, and sampling and injection records cover pressure, connection, and purging status.

06 Separation and Detection

The gas path, valve system, and chromatographic column are configured for C1–C5 hydrocarbon components, and FID is used to record the response of the target components.

07 Instrument System Configuration

ModuleConfigurationRole in This Solution
Gas samplingAirtight container, pressure-reducing, and connection componentsObtain a representative gas sample
Valve injectionGas valve quantitative injection.Quantitatively introduce the sample
GC flow pathGCComplete separation of target components
Detection UnitFIDAcquire component responses

08 Huishi Instruments system configuration

This application requiresGas chromatography (GC) analysis systemComplete the analysis of C1–C5 hydrocarbon components. During selection, the sample state of the liquefied petroleum gas sample, quantitative gas valve injection, and detection requirements should be considered to determine the injection interface, detector, and data system.

09 Analysis workflow

1Airtight sampling
2Line purging.
3Gas valve quantitative injection.
4Dedicated GC flow path separation
5FID detection
6Calibration and result review

10 Qualitative, Quantitative, and Quality Control

Identification is based on the retention behavior of the target components and reference materials; external standard or internal standard calibration is performed using reference materials corresponding to C1–C5 hydrocarbon components according to the applicable method; injection blanks, calibration checks, and parallel determinations are used to monitor contamination and response stability. Standard gas, system blanks, calibration checks, and repeated injections are used to monitor gas tightness and response stability.

11 Method and Configuration Selection

  • Gas path materials are compatible with samples and target components.
  • The detection channel is limited to FID.
  • The gas valve and sample loop meet batch repeatability requirements.

12 Frequently Asked Questions

Why use gas analysis GC for C1–C5 hydrocarbon components?

Gas analysis GC matches the physicochemical properties, sample inlet, and detection objectives of C1–C5 hydrocarbon components; the complete workflow also covers the treatment, separation, detection, and data quality control of liquefied petroleum gas samples.

What samples is this solution applicable to?

Applicable samples are liquefied petroleum gas samples. When the sample source or matrix changes, the impact of coexisting components on pretreatment, separation, and detection response should be re-evaluated.

What components or indicators are included in the detection targets?

The analytes are C1–C5 hydrocarbon components, and both the main text and configuration are bounded by this entity scope.

How is quality controlled for an analytical batch?

For each batch of samples, set up method blanks, calibration verification, duplicate samples, or applicable QC samples, and retain records of sample processing, instrument conditions, calibration, and calculations.

What information is required before configuration?

It is recommended to provide real samples, a list of target compounds, expected concentration ranges, testing batch size, the method to be followed, and existing equipment conditions.

How are results kept traceable?

Sample numbers, reference materials, processing batches, instrument methods, raw data, calibration results, and review records together form the result traceability chain.

13 Related Solutions and Knowledge

Get Configuration and Technical Consultation

Please provide sample information for the liquefied petroleum gas sample, the concentration range of C1–C5 hydrocarbon components, testing batch size, method basis, and existing equipment. Huishi Instruments will then prepare a configuration list.

English edition updated: 2026-10-05.