Raman Analyzers For Kerosene & Jet Fuel Monitoring
Jet fuel must adhere to stringent specifications to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable performance in aviation applications. Monitoring key properties such as freeze point, distillation points, flash point, API gravity, and naphthalene content is essential for maintaining product quality, meeting regulatory standards, and optimizing refinery economics.
Accurate real-time monitoring of these parameters reduces the risk of off-spec production, minimizes costly reblends, and ensures the efficient allocation of resources. For instance, freeze point and flash point are critical for ensuring safety in extreme temperature conditions, while API gravity impacts combustion efficiency. Monitoring naphthalene content and aromatics ensures compliance with emissions regulations and supports fuel performance, particularly in maintaining the smoke point and thermal oxidation stability (JFTOT).
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At HORIBA Process Instruments, we understand the unique demands of your industry. Our cutting-edge process Raman analyzers for kerosene and jet fuel monitoring are designed to deliver accurate, real-time insights for process optimization, safety, and compliance. From oil and gas to pharmaceuticals and beyond, we provide reliable tools that empower you to monitor critical parameters, reduce operational costs, and improve product quality.
Typical online results for a jet fuel stream
Aromatics are strong Raman scatterers, making Raman spectroscopy highly effective for analyzing smoke point and JFTOT-related properties. The low standard error of prediction (SEP) between laboratory and Raman-predicted values demonstrates the reliability and precision of HORIBA Process Raman analyzers in modeling these critical parameters. Raman’s ability to align with ASTM methods further validates its use in ensuring jet fuel quality.
With real-time insights into jet fuel properties, refineries can reduce waste, enhance production efficiency, and ensure the consistent quality required for aviation fuel markets. This level of process control not only supports operational goals but also improves economic outcomes by minimizing deviations and optimizing product blends.
On-Line Jet Fuel Stream Model Summary
|
PARAMETER |
RANGE |
r^2 |
SEP |
SAMPLES |
ASTM Method |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
FREEZE PT (°F) |
-75.7 - -46.8 |
0.94 |
1.47 |
297 |
D5972 |
|
IBP (°F) |
331.8 - 380.8 |
0.92 |
3.35 |
144 |
D86 |
|
5% R (°F) |
350.1 - 397.3 |
0.97 |
1.95 |
144 |
D86 |
|
10% R (°F) |
354.6 - 401.5 |
0.98 |
1.57 |
144 |
D86 |
|
20% R (°F) |
363.6 - 410 |
0.99 |
1.03 |
144 |
D86 |
|
30% R (°F) |
369.4 - 417.2 |
0.99 |
1.16 |
145 |
D86 |
|
40% R (°F) |
376 - 424.2 |
0.993 |
0.93 |
145 |
D86 |
|
50% R (°F) |
383.7 - 432.2 |
0.993 |
0.94 |
145 |
D86 |
|
60% R (°F) |
392.2 - 441.8 |
0.991 |
1.1 |
145 |
D86 |
|
70% R (°F) |
403.8 - 453.8 |
0.98 |
1.47 |
145 |
D86 |
|
80% R (°F) |
428.2 - 468 |
0.98 |
1.48 |
140 |
D86 |
|
90% R (°F) |
448.3 - 492.2 |
0.97 |
1.92 |
140 |
D86 |
|
95% R (°F) |
462.5 - 511.4 |
0.91 |
3.33 |
140 |
D86 |
|
EP (°F) |
480.7 - 522.3 |
0.94 |
2.42 |
140 |
D86 |
|
FLASH (°F) |
119 - 154 |
0.82 |
3.4 |
147 |
D7094 |
|
API GRAVITY |
41.3 - 44.5 |
0.996 |
0.055 |
143 |
D4052 |
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