Phase Technology CPA-T30 Mini Cloud Point Testers

Downstream of the refinery, there are many points at which it is important to be sure that diesel, biodiesel and various fuel blends meet desired operational specifications. With the development of ASTM D7397 the CPA-T30 can now be used for testing diesel, biodiesel and diesel biodiesel blends.

The CPA-T30 is an ideal quality control tool for end-users such as fuel terminals, pipelines, fuel distributors, truck fleets, biodiesel users, military, educational and research and development.

Precision + Simplicity

Cold flow performance—how fuel or biodiesel blends behave in cold temperatures—is a significant concern, especially in winter seasons. Diesel and biofuel and producers and users require a precise measurement of cloud point to optimize additives and blend ratios.

Phase Technology’s CPA-T30 is a practical solution to the problem. It delivers accurate, precise test results in a compact, economical package. At home in both the lab and in the field it eliminates the need to send samples to special labs for testing.

The CPA-T-30 cloud point analyzer is fully portable. It’s so easy to use, that even users without special training or experience can perform cloud point measurement. Cloud point tests require only 30 seconds of operator time, with results available in as quick as 3 minutes.

ASTM Method

ASTM International recently approved a new standard that covers the determination of the cloud point of petroleum and biodiesel fuels. The standard, D7397, was developed based on Phase Technology’s patented technology and used exclusively in our CPA-T30 portable cloud point analyzer.

Features & Benefits

Unsurpassed precision — repeatability as low as 0.4 ºC, reproducibility as low as 0.5 ºC
Super fast speed — diesel test results in just 3 - 5 minutes
Monitor fuel quality — added checkpoint for quality control of product and suppliers
Reduce fuel cost — ensure proper blending ratio of diesel and biodiesel to meet specific climate requirements
Optimize additives — Add sufficient amount to meet current weather conditions without overdosing
Compact, portable design — goes anywhere, lab or field
Completely self-contained system — plug into electricity, or use optional cigarette-plug adapter or rechargeable battery
Incredibly simple to use — intuitive, touch-sensitive LCD touch screen — just load the sample, touch the “START TEST” button and the analyzer does the rest
Prevent downtime — accurate cloud point information prevents fuel gelling problems
Blending support — on-screen “blends” function calculates approximate volume ratio of two fuels to mix together to obtain a target cloud point.