With the growing use of low sulphur fuels and increased frequency of bunkering, testing the stability of the fuel oil and its compatibility for blending is becoming increasingly important.
Whilst every fuel oil is manufactured to be stable - in that it does not have the tendency to produce asphaltic sludge - two stable fuel oils are not necessarily compatible when blended or mixed together.
With the Sulfur Cap of 2020 more paraffinic blend components are used in VLSFO. Therefore the stabilizing effect on asphaltenes from aromatics are lost. Mixtures can become instable much faster.
The Compatibility Tester will quickly identify potential fuel stability problems.
It will also rapidly determine if a fuel iscompatible with existing fuel stocks.
Identify possible stability problems before mixing fuels, giving you peace of mind when accepting fuel deliveries.
Prevent sludge deposits, failure of fuel handling systems and costly combustion related engine damage.
Your benefits:
Easy test procedure.
Avoid sludge build up.
- Check fuels to comply with the Sulfur Cap 2020.
Ordering Information
OTK-CT-11216
Electronic Compatibility Tester
| Range: | As per ASTM D4740 |
| Accuracy: | Variation of 1 rating in 20 repeat tests |
| Test time: | 20 minutes (attended), 1 hour (unattended) |
OTS-CT-13032
Spare Chromatography Paper (100)
OTS-CT-13030
Consumables Glass Pack (10)
OTR-CT-11000
Test Kit Cleaner
