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BENEFITS from Testing with the IQT^TM

(Using ASTM D 6890/IP 498/ prEN 15195)

Approved for ASTM D 975
EN 590 Diesel Fuel Specifications - Approval Pending
ASTM D 6751 Biodiesel Fuel Specification - Approved

Rapid Customer Response

	Technical support within one hour
	Next-day parts support in most of the world
	Frequent demonstrations and hands-on workshops

Comprehensive Customer Support

	Comprehensive operation and maintenance manual and CD-based support
	Active user groups (every 2 months) and operator panels (every 3 months)
	Well developed and highly regarded operator training program
	On - call technical support from AET

Independent of Local Electric Power Quality

By utilizing an Uninterruptible Power Supply - the IQT^TM cannot be affected by electric power utility voltage spikes/droops

Complete Instrumentation Package

	Can supply all required components for a turn-key installation
	Comprehensive pre-installation and operations/maintenance manuals/videos

Reduced Refinery Lab Footprint

Smaller electrical cabinet and slim computer located beneath the key board in the bottom drawer

Continual Technical Improvements from R&D Program

	Continual technical improvements passed on to Users
	On-going improvements to reproducibility and repeatability
	Improved reliability of intake/exhaust valves
	Independent of electric power quality from local power grid
	Combustion study of the response to ULSD fuels
	Improved understanding of fuel injection nozzle requirements
	Improved diagnostic tools
	“Refinery On-line Model” under development for several years

Ignition Quality Tester (IQT™)

Manufactured By Advanced Engine Technology, Ltd. (AET)

A direct measurement alternative to the Cetane engine as per ASTM D6890 and IP498 standard test methods (Approved for ASTM D975)

BENEFITS from Testing with the IQT^TM

Precise

· Consistent and accurate determination of the derived cetane number for diesel, bio-diesel blends and alternative fuels

· Continual improvement to reproducibility - Average ASTM/NEG Std. Dev. Improved 29 % over the past 3 years

· Sensitive to Cetane improver additives and small variations in fuel quality

· Precision supported by 5 joint ASTM/IP round robins and NEG/IP correlation programs over the past 7 years

Automated/Safety

· Easily trained operator skill requirements

· User-friendly computer interface

· Computerized, test sequence, diagnostics and hand held troubleshooting devices – minimize maintenance skills

· Safety - 3 or 4 levels of over temperature/pressure protection

· Safety - Each instrument is CSA approved and configured in accordance with CE requirements

Fast, Economical and Quiet

· Less than 20 minutes of testing per sample performed quietly

· Useful for discrete fuel samples and batch samples from blending operations

· Low operating and maintenance costs - leads to enhanced profitability

Small Sample Volume per Test

· 100 mL ASTM D 6890 standard volume - proposed alternative procedure for 30 mL

· Absolute minimum of 15 mL (using modified test procedure)

Reliable and Rugged Construction

· Developed for refinery high-usage (24/7) applications

· 3 high usage refineries have employed the IQT^TM for 14, 16 &18 months without major downtime for maintenance or repair

· Modular and easy access to all components and sub-systems for maintenance

A Robust Addition To The Refinery Labs’ Capabilities and Productivity

The IQT™ is proving to be highly robust in high usage applications with the longest service interval extending to 20 months in a 2-shift refinery operation, and in that instance completing 1,600 tests prior to a major overhaul. The average service interval is typically 12 to 14 months with a number of users opting for annual maintenance contracts. Replacement parts typically available on a next day basis.