Description
The Automatic Cloud and Pour Point Analyzer is a state of the art piece of equipment for measuring cloud point by Optical Detection and pour point with the Automatic Tilt Method. The cloud point is an index of the lowest temperature of a petroleum product or biodiesel fuels utility for certain applications. Wax crystals of sufficient quantity can plug filters used in some fuel systems. The pour point of a petroleum product is an index of the lowest temperature of its utility for certain applications. Flow characteristics, such as pour point, can be critical for the correct operation of lubricating oil systems, fuel systems, and petroleum blending and pipeline operations.
Test Method
Cold flow properties, such as cloud point and pour point, indicate how petroleum products behave at low temperatures. The test specimen is cooled at a specified rate and measured periodically. The highest temperature at which a cloud is first detected at the bottom of the test jar is recorded as the cloud point. The lowest temperature at which movement of the specimen is detected is recorded as the pour point.
ASTM D5771 – For the description of the determination of the cloud point of petroleum products and biodiesel fuels that are transparent in layers 40 mm in thickness, by an automatic instrument using an optical device. This test method covers the range of temperatures from -60 °C to + 49 °C with temperature resolution of 0.1 °C.
ASTM D5950 – For the determination of pour point of petroleum products by an automatic instrument that tilts the test jar during cooling and detects movement of the surface of the test specimen with an optical device. This test method is designed to cover the range of temperatures from −66°C to +51°C.
Features
Fully Automatic
- Automatic determination of cloud point by Optical Detection
- Automatic determination of pour point via the Automatic Tilt Method
- Conforms to the specifications of ASTM D5771 and D5950
- Excellent correlation to ASTM D2500, D97, and related specifications
High Performance
- Wireless Cloud Point Head
- Wireless Pour Point Head
- Integrated Cooling System
- Automatic Calibration by means of 10 point RTD Calibration, Sample Calibration, and Jacket Calibration
Industrial Touch Screen User Interface
- 10.4-inch Integrated Color Touch Screen
Software Capabilities, USB & Network Connections
- Standard test methods are pre-programmed or user-defined test programs can be created
- Clear graph of temperature vs. time for sample and bath temperatures
- Results can be easily searched, viewed on screen, printed, and exported to LIMS
- 4 USB interfaces
- Internet (Ethernet) Line
Automated Calibration Features
- 3 Point Electronics Calibration
- 10 Point RTD Offset Calibration
- Jacket Calibration
Specifications
Conforms to the specifications of: ASTM D5771, D5950
Excellent Correlation to: ASTM D2500, ASTM D5771, ASTM D5772, ASTM D5773, DIN 51597, IP 219, IP 444, IP 445, IP 446, ISO 3015, ASTM D97, ASTM D5853, ASTM D5950, IP 15, IP 441, ISO 3016
Dimensions: WxDxH,in.(cm): 12.5 x 26.25 x 15.5 (31.75×66.68×39.37)
Net Weight: 90 lbs (41 kg)
Electrical Requirements: 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz, Single Phase
Detection:
- Cloud Point: Optical Detection
- Pour Point: Automatic Tilting
Cooling: Internal Cooling System
Temperature Range: -105 °C to +50 °C (-157 °F to +122 °F)
Temperature Accuracy: ± 0.1 °C
Tilt Interval: 1 °C or 3 °C as per test method (User defined for custom method 1 °C to 5 °C)
Interfaces: USB (4), Ethernet
Display:10.4″ Color Touch Screen
Password Protection: Multi-level password capability
Operation Manual
For more information on the operation of this product, please refer to the attached operations manual:
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