Presentation Profile
Applications of Flash Point Testing for the Safety and Transportation of Volatile Materials
Currently Scheduled: 10/11/2022 - 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
Room: Convention Center Walkway
Main Author
Raj Shah - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
- Thoren Giannuzzi - Dept. Of Chemical Engineering, State Univ. of NY, Stony Brook
- Anthony Schevon - Dept. Of Chemical Engineering, State Univ. of NY, Stony Brook
- Stanley Zhang - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
Abstract:
Determining the flash point of a combustible liquid is a primary component of safety management. The data obtained from the closed-cup flash point test provides crucial information on how a flammable liquid should be stored and transported. The flash point is the lowest temperature at which a liquid’s vapor will briefly ignite with the presence of an ignition source. Flammable liquids tend to have a flash point under 38℃, while combustible liquids tend to have a flash point over 38℃, causing them to be hazardous materials, thus there are strict regulations implemented to ensure the materials are correctly managed. In the petroleum industry, gasoline and diesel are commonly used volatile substances, thus knowing their flash points is integral to avoid accidents and ensure safe operating conditions. Koehler Instrument Company’s K71000 Automatic Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Flash Point Analyzer is an automated flash point tester that determines the flash point of flammable substances, such as biodiesel or mixtures of petroleum liquids with solids. By utilizing the closed-cup method, all vapors evaporated from the liquid are contained. This simulates a scenario where a stored liquid is accidentally introduced to an ignition source in storage. This poster will highlight the importance of flash point testing and evaluate the operating procedures of the PMCC flash point instrument.
