Test
Method
Determines the highest temperature at which a given volume of diesel,
biodiesel or heating fuel fails to pass through a standardized wire
mesh filtration device in a specified time when cooled under specified
conditions. The Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP) of a fuel is suitable
for estimating the lowest temperature at which a fuel will give trouble-free
flow in certain fuel systems.
Safety
Features
• Audible alarm and displayed messages (at the end of the analysis
and
in case of errors and/or malfunctions)
• Pressure controller for 1st and 2nd stage motor compressor
• Thermostat for 2nd stage activation
• Thermo-switch for each cooling / heating jacket
• Motor compressors equipped with internal overload devices
Integrated
Panel PC and Software Package
The Automated Cold Filter Plugging Point Analyzer is a complete standalone
system featuring an integrated panel PC with an advanced software package.
The 6.4” TFT/LCD touch screen display has a resolution of 640x480
with a 262K color scheme. All analytical parameters are graphed and
displayed in real time as well as recorded in Microsoft® Excel compatible
file format. The software monitors the operation and performance of
all the analyzer components for proper data measurement, including the
solenoid valves, cooling system, pressure sensors, and the Platinum
resistance PT100 Class A temperature probe.
Cooling
System
For various user applications, the automated cold filter plugging point
system is available with either one-stage cooling for temperatures as
low as
-40°C or two-stage cooling for temperatures as low as -80°C.
The direct cooling system features integrated gas CFC free motors compressors
thus eliminating the need for a solvent cooling bath. The direct system
is capable of rapid cooling, approaching -80°C bath temperatures
in approximately 15 minutes, and utilizes less electricity than standard
cooling systems. The rapid cooling feature combined with a consistent
cooling profile system provides repeatable results with high test reproducibility.
Vacuum
System
The automated cold filter plugging point analyzer can be configured
with either an internal or external vacuum generator. The internal vacuum
generator provides a smaller footprint for the complete CFPP system
and consists of a 350 mBar micro-pump and an electronic pressure/vacuum
regulator composed of a proportional valve, pressure/vacuum control
sensor, regulator for reference vacuum generation at 20 mBar and a vacuum
stabilizer. The external vacuum generator includes a vacuum pump, two
glass bottles and a glass cork with a U-tube, funnel and manual flow
regulating valve.
Multiple
Configuration System
These automated sample cooling and physical property measurement systems
can be configured with one, two, three, four and six test positions
with one of five possible analytical heads at each position: cloud point,
pour point, cloud & pour point, cold filter plugging point and freezing
point. Standard and customized multiple configuration systems are readily
available.
Included
Accessories
Calibrated Aspiration Pipette complete with Filter Kit for CFPP
Calibrated Test Jar
Spacer
Connection Tube for Vacuum System
Cord Cable without plug
Operating Software
User Manual
Specifications
Conforms to the specifications of:
ASTM D6371; IP 309, 419; EN 116
Temperature Range: +80°C to -80°C (+176°F to -176°F)
Resolution: 0.06°C
Accuracy: ±0.1°C
Repeatability / Reproducibility: as per standard test methods or better
Data Storage: > 60,000 analyses
Electrical Requirements: 115V ± 15% / 60Hz
220V ± 15% / 50 to 60Hz
Dimensions
wxdxh,in.(cm)
26 x 23-3/4x 31-1/2(66x60x80)
Net Weight: 176.5 lbs (80kg)
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