Static electricity can build up in hydrocarbon fuels when they are pumped at high flow rates, especially through line filters and micron filters.
Hydrocarbon fuels inherently have very low conductivity. This means that it stores static electricity, so any static charge that builds up in the fuel doesn't go away quickly.
This may result in the discharge of static electricity with the accompanying risk of explosion. Quite often, however, the practice of mixing antistatic additives into the fuel improves conductivity and reduces the risk of static discharge.
Acceptable conductivity of jet fuel is specified as 50 to 600 pS/m (at 15°C).
Characteristics:
- DURABLE CAST ALUMINUM BODY
- LARGE DIGITAL DISPLAY
- RANGE FROM 0 TO 1999 ps/m IN ACTION 1 ps/m
- SELF-TEST CALIBRATION
- REMOVABLE STAINLESS STEEL PROBE
- IS CERTIFICATION FOR USE IN ZONE 1, EEx ia IIA T4 HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
- SOLVENT RESISTANT PLASTIC CARRYING CASE
Description
The Model 1152 EMCEE Conductivity Meter was designed specifically for jet fuel conductivity measurements to quantify and minimize potential hazards.
It provides the ability to measure the electrical conductivity of liquids in picoSiemens per meter (pS/m) according to ASTM D 2624 with an accuracy of 2% (±1 pS/m) in the range 0-1999 pS/m.
The EMCEE 1152 has a large digital display and is powered by readily available standard batteries (Eveready A544).
The rugged design and the fact that it is certified intrinsically safe to ATEX EEx ia IIA T4 means it can be used to test fuel conductivity in the field or in production labs, providing a truly versatile method for measuring and monitoring jet fuel conductivity.
The device is equipped with a replaceable stainless steel probe and a removable ground wire.
The EMCEE 1152 has a self-test calibration feature that ensures accurate readings throughout its life. Finally, the EMCEE 1152 is housed in an impact-resistant plastic case.
