Advanced Engine Technology, Ltd.
Ignition Quality Tester ( IQT ™)
ASTM D6890 / IP 498
Research and refinery laboratory ignition quality measurement
- Direct measurement alternative to the cetane engine, as per ASTM D 6890 and IP 498 standard test methods
- Accurately determines the ignition quality of diesel and alternative diesel fuels
- Sensitive to cetane improver additives; sensitive to small fuel quality variations
- Improved repeatability and reproducibility over the full DCN scale
- Automated test procedure, quiet operation and easy to operate
- Short test time (less than 20 minutes)
- Small sample size (less than 100 mL)
- High level of reliability, rugged system, low operating and maintenance costs Based on technology developed by the Southwest Research Institute, Texas
BENEFITS from Testing with the IQTTM
(Using ASTM D 6890 / IP 498 / EN 15195)
Approved for ASTM D 975
EN 590 Diesel Fuel Specifications
ASTM D 6751 Biodiesel Fuel SpecificationRapid 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 IQTTM 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
Greg demonstrates finer operational features of IQT in LSI's mobile lab for a customer.
We have shown numerous refineries how they can improve the profitabilty of their diesel blends with the precise results produced by the IQT.
If you would like an on-site demo, using your samples, please call today.