Presentation Profile
Analysis of Cloud and Pour Points of Fuels Under Low Temperatures
Currently Scheduled: 10/11/2022 - 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Room: Convention Center Walkway
Main Author
Raj Shah - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
- Matthew Yen - Dept. Of Chemical Engineering, State Univ. of NY, Stony Brook
- Stanley Zhang - Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
Abstract:
In low temperature conditions, a fuel tends to experience a substantial increase in viscosity,
which significantly impacts its flow characteristics and combustibility. An aid in identifying the
proper operating conditions for that specific fuel is the determination of the cloud and pour
points for that fuel. The cloud point represents the moment when a fuel undergoes a change from
a transparent appearance to a hazy, or cloudy appearance. The cloud point is an important
indicator of a fuel’s performance at lower temperatures. The pour point is the point at which the
viscosity of a fuel is too high and the fuel ceases to pour or flow. In this poster, we will examine
the K7700X Automatic Cloud and Pour Point Analyzer and its applications as an effective tool
for the determination of the cloud and pour point of petroleum-derived products. The aim is to
highlight the intuitiveness of this technology and the importance of ensuring that the appropriate
fuels are being used in the correct environment.
