21/10/2026
One scan. Two critical answers.
Assessing catalyst activity and particle size traditionally requires separate laboratory workflows, with results taking days or even weeks.
Repsol Technology Lab combined Specim FX17 hyperspectral imaging with proprietary algorithms and AI models to predict both properties from a single optical scan.
The results:
• 0.4% average prediction error for catalytic activity
• 2.4% maximum prediction error, comparable to conventional laboratory uncertainty
• ±3 μm prediction error for average particle size
The approach reduces reliance on time-consuming laboratory workflows and lays the groundwork for faster, data-driven decisions in refinery operations.
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