Presentation Profile
Advancements in Instrumentation for Quantifying Gum Content in Fuels
Currently Scheduled: 10/15/2024 - 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Room: South Lobby
Main Author
Raj Shah - Koehler Instrument Company Inc.
- Will Streiber - Koehler Instrument Company Inc.
Abstract:
The formation of gum in fuels, resulting from hydrocarbon reactions with atmospheric oxygen, presents substantial challenges to engine performance and safety, particularly in aviation. Over time, fuels accumulate gum content, adversely affecting engine performance and posing safety risks, especially in aircraft. Addressing this critical issue, Koehler Instrument Company introduces the K33900 Existent Gum Evaporation Bath, engineered to meet ASTM D381 standards. This cutting-edge instrument provides a reliable method for accurately measuring preexistent gum content in aviation turbine fuel and motor gasoline. Beyond assessing a fuel's propensity to form gum, the test also evaluates contaminant levels, especially those with high boiling points. The K33900 boasts various enhancements, including a redesigned safety top assembly, digital flowmeters, advanced air flowmeters, built-in pressure regulators, and microprocessor programmable high-accuracy temperature control, ensuring smooth and safe testing procedures with minimal complications. This poster explores the latest advancements in instrumentation for ASTM D381 compliance, emphasizing the importance of precise gum content determination in ensuring optimal engine performance and safety in the aviation and automotive industries.
