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Seta - Advanced Fuel Ignition Delay Analyser (AFIDA)

Indicated Cetane Number Analysis

AFIDA is a revolutionary development providing fully automated determination of the Indicated Cetane Number (ICN) of diesel and diesel related fuels using test method IP 617.

The analyser uses a Constant Volume Combustion Chamber (CVCC) and incorporates a unique and patented high pressure injection system that generates fine fuel droplets similar to modern common rail injectors in most diesel engines.

An ultra robust temperature controlled piezo electric injector provides rapid switching and highly repeatable fuel metering, offering improved performance and consistency when compared with solenoid controlled injectors and pintle type nozzles.

The analyser provides very fast, efficient and calibrated ICN determinations, tests are fully automated via an integral 36 position carousel and auto sampler.

Technical specifications

Chamber temperature 580℃
Chamber pressure 17.5 bar
Injection pressure 1000 bar
Compressed air 20.9 ± 0.5 % O2
Sample volume approx. 40 ml for analysis and cleaning
Warm up time approx. 45 min
Analysis time approx. 25 min per sample
Size (D x H x W) 1300 x 800 x 600 mm (excluding platform)
Weight 100 kg (excluding platform)

Key features

  • Indicated Cetane Number by CVCC
  • Highly automated with auto sampler
  • Primary Reference Fuel Calibration
  • No bias correction to engine values
  • Excellent precision to minimise giveaway
  • Easy to use, suitable for 24/7 operation
  • Load and go

AFIDA Cetane number analyser for IP 617

  • Environmental
  • Oil & Gas
  • Pharmaceutical
Stanhope-SetaStanhope-Seta design and manufacture quality control instruments used to measure the physical characteristics that determine product quality and consistency. The 'Seta' range includes test equipment for the hydrocarbons industry as well as many other laboratory test applications for quality control, calibration and analysis.
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