Above: The Kittiwake Biodiesel Test Kit comes complete in a robust case, for easy testing and storage.
Above: The Kittiwake Biodiesel DIGI Test Cell, gives highly accurate, electronic readings for water in biodiesel.
Quick, simple, on-the-spot quality assurance.
Gain confidence in biodiesel suitability for use.
Ensure correct storage occurs.
Maintain, optimise and trouble-shoot each stage of manufacture.
Check oil base stocks for quality and acceptability.
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Biodiesel Test Kit (FG-K16897-KW)
The Kittiwake Biodiesel Test Kit provides rapid determination of the following key parameters:
Biodiesel Density
The density of biodiesel is used to ensure the product is high quality, pure biodiesel. Post-manufacture, density can be used to check yield and to optimise the process.
850-950 kg/m3 Range:
- Ensure the biodiesel meets specification.
- Check yield and help optimise manufacturing variables.
Water in Biodiesel
Water in biodiesel can lead to microbiological growth as well as the production of acids. In manufacture, water in the stock oil can reduce yields and increase process time.
100 - 3000 parts per million (ppm) Range:
- Ensure the biodiesel meets specification.
- Optimise drying times during manufacture.
- Check stored fuel for moisture absorption.
200 - 10000 parts per million (ppm) Range:- Increase manufacturing yields by ensuring base stock is dry.
- Trouble-shoot drying process during manufacture.
0 - 10% Range:
- Trouble-shoot water contamination during manufacture.
Test Time: 2 mins
Battery Life: Five years (10,000 tests)
No of Tests: 50
Replacement Reagents: FG-K2-001-KW
Biodiesel Viscosity
High viscosity biodiesel can lead to poor combustion and possible engine damage. It can also give an indication of contamination present from manufacture.
1 - 10 cSt @ 40 °C Range:
- Ensure the biodiesel meets specification.
- Indicate possible glycerine/glyceride or methanol contamination.
- Helps optimise settling, cleaning and fi ltering processes during manufacture.
Total Acid Number (TAN) / Acid Content / Free Fatty Acid (FFA%)
As biodiesel is stored, it can acidify, reducing energy output and potentially leading to corrosion of storage vessels and fuel system components.
0 - 6 TAN:
- Ensure the biodiesel meets specification.
- Check stored fuel for degradation.
Acid Content:
- Check oil base stock for acid levels to optimise catalyst addition during manufacture.
- Check the quality of used oil base stocks at point of delivery.
Range: 0-6 TAN
Test Time: 2 mins
No of Tests: 25
Replacement Reagents: FG-K24743-KW
Visual Test
A qualitative indication of the level of cleanliness of the biodiesel.
- Simply and quickly check the level of cleanliness of the biodiesel.
- Helps optimise the cleaning and filtration process during manufacture.
Kittiwake Biodiesel equipment is already helping producers and users worldwide to ensure quality of the fuels.
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| Biodiesel Test Kit Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||
Test Parameter |
Equipment Included |
Range |
Number of Tests |
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| Water | DIGI Water Cell Reagents and Consumables | 100 - 3000 ppm, 200 - 10000 ppm and 0 - 10% | 50 | ||||||||||||||||
| Density | Hydrometer Hydrometer Jar Digital Thermometer | 850 - 950 kg/m3 0 - 110 °C (1°C increment) | Unlimited | ||||||||||||||||
| Viscosity | Falling Ball Viscometer Calibration Standard | 1 - 10 cSt @ 40°C | Unlimited | ||||||||||||||||
| TAN / Acid Content | ECON TAN Drop Test Reagents and Consumables | 0 - 6 TAN | 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Visual Test | Sample Bottle Sample Beaker | Qualitative | Unlimited | ||||||||||||||||