Cetane Number Analyzer
Cetane Number Analyzer Description
The AFIDA Cetane Number Analyser (ASTM D613) is a revolutionary development providing you with a fully automated way of determining Indicated Cetane Number (ICN) of diesel and diesel-related fuels. The AFIDA cetane analyser can analyse multiple samples in sequence and selects the samples using the 36-place autosampler. Only a small sample volume of 40 ml is required per test, with a short analysis time of approximately 25 minutes.
The analyser uses a Constant Volume Combustion Chamber (CVCC) and incorporates a unique and patented high-pressure injection system that generates fine fuel droplets similar to modern common rail injectors in most diesel engines. making it a reliable cetane number analyzer aligned with ASTM D613 testing requirements.
An ultra-robust temperature-controlled piezo-electric injector provides rapid switching and highly repeatable fuel metering, offering you improved performance and consistency when compared with solenoid-controlled injectors and pintle-type nozzles.
As a leading Cetane Number Analyzer supplier, we are dedicated to providing advanced fuel testing infrastructure and end-to-end technical support across the Middle East, serving key markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain.
Cetane Number Analyser Method Compliance
| ASTM D1655 | Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels |
| ASTM D975 | Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils , biodiesel, biodiesel blend, diesel, fuel oil, petroleum and petroleum products |
| IP 617 | Determination of generic cetane number (G-CN) of fuels using a constant volume combustion chamber: primary reference fuels calibration (PRFC) method |
| BS EN 17155 | Liquid petroleum products – determination of indicated cetane number (ICN) of middle distillate fuels – primary reference fuels calibration method using a constant volume combustion chamber |
| ASTM D613 | Standard Test Method for Cetane Number of Diesel Fuel Oil |
| IP 41 | Determination of the ignition quality of diesel fuels — Centane engine method |
| BS EN ISO 5165 & BS 2000-41 & ISO 5165 | Determination of the ignition quality of diesel fuels. Cetane engine method |
| ASTM D8183 | Determination of Indicated Cetane Number (ICN) of Diesel fuel oils using a Constant Volume Combustion Chamber – reference fuels calibration method |
| ASTM D6751 | Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100) for Middle Distillate Fuels |
| ASTM D7467 | Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oil, Biodiesel Blend (B6 to B20) |
| EN 590 | Automotive fuels – Diesel – Requirements and test methods |
| EN 15940 | Automotive fuels – Paraffinic diesel fuel from synthesis or hydrotreatment – Requirements and test methods |
| ASTM D4054 | Standard Practice for Evaluation of New Aviation Turbine Fuels and Fuel Additives |
Cetane Number Analyser Features
As a state-of-the-art Cetane Analyzer, the instrument boasts advanced operational benefits:
- Excellent correlation to ASTM D613, IP 41 and BS EN ISO 5165, BS 2000-41, ISO 5165, ensuring it acts as a dependable ASTM D613 Cetane Number tester.
- Wide sample types – middle distillates, blend components, biodiesel, FAME, XTL, HVO, heating oil and Jet A1
- Suitable for use with Cetane improvers
- Calibrated with industry-approved PRFs over the range 35 to 85 ICN
- Precise and reproducible software-controlled determination of ICN
- Results saved to PC or for download
- Stable calibration – fixed test conditions eliminate routine temperature tuning
- Low running costs, single gas supply for combustion air
Cetane Number Analyser Specifications
| Chamber temperature | 580 °C |
| Chamber pressure | 17.5 bar |
| Injection pressure | 1000 bar |
| Compressed air | 20.9 ± 0.5 % O2 |
| Sample volume | approx. 40 ml for analysis and cleaning |
| Warm up time | approx. 45 min |
| Analysis time | approx. 25 min per sample |
| Size (DxHxW) | 130 cm x 80 cm x 60 cm (excluding platform) |
| Weight | 160 kg 100 kg (excluding platform) |
| CCCN Code | Tariff 90318080 |
| Temperature range | 0 to 120 °C (no external cooling required). Test the sample for multiple temperatures (ASTM D6377) |
| Pressure range | 0-1000 kPa |
| Pressure resolution | 0.001 kPa |
| Units of pressure | kPa, psi |
| Temperature accuracy | better than 0.05 °C |
| Vapour to liquid ratio | 0.02:1 to 20:1. Test the sample for multiple V/L ratios (ASTM D6377) |
| Sample volume | 1 ml, plus rinsing |
| Measurement time | 5 minutes for D5191 |
| Lubrication | Automatic |
| Voltage | 100/240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, Auto-sensing univeral power supply |
Cetane Number Analyser Applications
- Petrochemical
- Research
- Refineries
- testing laboratories
