Presentation Profile
Assessing Low Temperature Characteristics of Fuels Through Cloud and Pour Point Determination
Currently Scheduled: 10/12/2021 - 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Room: Poster Parkway
Main Author
Dr. Raj Shah - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
- Anthony Schevon - Dept. Of Chemical Engineering, State Univ. of NY, Stony Brook
- Stanley Zhang - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
Abstract:
Determining the cloud point and pour point of petroleum products is pivotal to assessing the proper temperatures for the storage and use of fuels and lubricants. When petroleum is used under low temperature conditions, flow characteristics and functionality can be compromised. When a fuel approaches its cloud point, it begins to develop a cloudy appearance, which is caused by the crystallization of solidified wax. Similarly, the pour point of fuel refers to the temperature at which the fuel loses its flow characteristics and ceases to flow. The improper use of fuels in non-operable temperature ranges can lead to system failure and costly consequences. The K77000 Automatic Cloud and Pour Point Analyzer provides an efficient and accurate method for cloud point and pour point determination in a single unit. These low temperature characteristics are crucial for evaluating which petroleum derived products can maintain proper function under extreme cold conditions. Additives can be used to supplement the cold weather operability of fuels and lubricants that are susceptible to low temperatures. This poster will highlight the advantages of the K77000 Automatic Cloud and Pour Point Analyzer and discuss the potential solutions to using petroleum at low temperatures.
