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CETANE NUMBER ANALYSER(AFIDA)

AUTOMATIC

Indicated Cetane Number Analysis


AFIDA is a revolutionary development providing fully automated determination of the Indicated Cetane Number (ICN) of diesel and diesel related fuels using test method IP 617.
The analyser uses a Constant Volume Combustion Chamber (CVCC) and incorporates a unique and patented high pressure injection system that generates fine fuel droplets similar to modern common rail injectors in most diesel engines.
An ultra robust temperature controlled piezo electric injector provides rapid switching and highly repeatable fuel metering, offering improved performance and consistency when compared with solenoid controlled injectors and pintle type nozzles.
The analyser provides very fast, efficient and calibrated ICN determinations, tests are fully automated via an integral 36 position carousel and auto sampler.

INDUSTRIES :

Petroleum - Fuels & Oils.


SPECIFICATIONS
Chamber temperature 580°C
Chamber pressure 17.5 bar
Injection pressure 1000 bar
Compressed air 20.9 ± 0.5 % O2
Sample volume approx. 40 ml for analysis and cleaning
Warm up time approx. 45 min
Analysis time approx. 25 min per sample
Size (DxHxW) 1300 mm x 800 mm x 600 mm (excluding platform)
Weight 160 kg 100 kg (excluding platform)

FEATURESS


  • Excellent correlation to ASTM D613, IP 41 and BS EN ISO 5165, BS 2000-41, ISO 5165
  • Wide sample types - middle distillates, blend components, biodiesel, FAME, XTL, HVO, heating oil and Jet A1
  • Suitable for use with Cetane improvers
  • Integral 36 place carousel and auto sampler
  • Calibrated with industry approved PRFs over the range 35 to 85 ICN
  • Fully automated measurement
  • Small sample volume (approx 40 ml/analysis including flushing)
  • Short analysis time of approximately 25 minutes per sample
  • Precise and reproducible software controlled determination of ICN
  • Advanced electronically controlled high pressure fuel injection system with piezo electric injector
  • Safe operation - integral safety monitoring functions
  • Results saved to PC or for download
  • Stable calibration - fixed test conditions eliminates routine temperature tuning
  • Low running costs, single gas supply for combustion air
  • Uninterruptable power supply to maintain cooling in the event of power failure