COMPA DENS CHECK
Order Code: T 351 - Density, Compatibility and Stability Determination - Triple Test Kit
Fuel is paid by weight and delivered in volume. The key to this critical calculation is DENSITY. The precise determination of a fuel's density is essential when calculating its weight from its volume.
The COMPA DENS CHECK enables accurate determination of density in light and heavy fuels as well as lubricants and hydraulic fluids from 0.92 up to 1.05 g/ml, directly converted to the standard temperature of 15 degrees C.
Fuel is paid by weight and delivered in volume. The key to this critical calculation is DENSITY. The precise determination of a fuel's density is essential when calculating its weight from its volume.
The COMPA DENS CHECK enables accurate determination of density in light and heavy fuels as well as lubricants and hydraulic fluids from 0.92 up to 1.05 g/ml, directly converted to the standard temperature of 15 degrees C.
Almost all heavy fuel oil is blended at some stage. This is an increasing development connected to the lowered sulphur cap and increased demand of low sulphur fuels. During blending or on subsequent storage, reactions can occur that result in sludge formation. The aromaticity or solvent capacity of the fuel oil can be too low and an asphaltene precipitate will occur. Filter blockage, reduced fuel injector performance, poor combustion, and even damage to piston rings and liners may occur.
Fuels blends should get checked for stability upon delivery. Bunkers of different supply should be kept segregated whenever possible and be checked for compatibility before getting mixed in the same tank. The test method applied by COMPA DENS follows ASTM D4740-04 (2104).