Next Generation Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidation Analyser

PAC (USA), a specialist global provider of advanced analytical instruments for laboratories and online process applications, recently released their latest jet fuel thermal oxidation analyser, the Alcor JFTOT 230 Mark IV (JFTOT IV). It adds enhanced safety features and simplified operational capabilities to its previous industry-proven solution that significantly increases operator productivity in a smaller, streamlined package. The JFTOT IV is listed in Table 1 of ASTM D3241-13, “Standard Test Method for Thermal Oxidation Stability of Aviation Turbine Fuels”, as an acceptable instrument model.

The JFTOT IV has more safety features than previous generations of jet fuel thermal oxidation testing instruments. The sample and waste containers minimise jet fuel vapour exposure to operators and to the environment, and the sliding test door prevents exposure to the hot heater tube test section. In addition, it is noticeably easier to operate than earlier versions. Previously manual tasks, such as priming the pump, monitoring sample flow, and aerating the sample, are now automated. Due to its ease of use, the JFTOT IV requires little training, which is important for laboratories with limited resources.

With the JFTOT IV, the operator only spends 10 minutes performing any duties to run the samples, versus the approximate 50 minutes required by previous instruments. This is a significant improvement that reduces operator intervention by 80%.

“Our lab customers have always expressed a strong desire for instruments which are easier to use, safer, and take less time to operate,” said David Tran, PAC Vice-President of Product Management. “Keeping our customers in mind, we developed the JFTOT IV with new safety features as well as highly automated features that not only make the instrument simpler to use, but also increase lab productivity. The significant time saved in performing the tests means the operators are free to perform their other job duties. If you run three tests every day, you could increase lab productivity by as much as 25 percent.”

Alcor by PAC is a global specialist in jet fuel thermal oxidation testing with over 40 years of experience in the industry. Alcor introduced the first jet fuel thermal oxidation analyser in 1972. The JFTOT IV is the sixth generation analyser of this line.