Automated Pour/Cloud Point Tester
Advanced tester for measuring pour and cloud points in petroleum products.
Key Features:
- Precise and reliable measurements.
- Automated operation for ease of use.
- User-friendly interface with clear readouts.
- Robust design for consistent performance.
- Compliant with ASTM and ISO standards.
ASTM, D97, D2500, D6749, D7683, ISO, 3016, 3015
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TANAKAs MPC series cloud point analyzer has been designed for automatic determination of POUR POINT (PP) and CLOUD POINT (CP) with small specimen size and shorter test cycle time while securing better test precision than the conventional manual methods.
PP measurement on this cloud and pour point apparatus is by AIR PRESSURE METHOD (ASTM D6749), and CP measurement is by SMALL TEST JAR METHOD (ASTM D7683).
The epoch-making automatic PP test method yields 1C test resolution, while the new CP method yields 0.1C resolution.
Features
Automated Pour/Cloud Point Tester MPC series is fully compliant with ASTM D97, ASTM D2500, ASTM D6749, ASTM D7683, providing both standard method and refined methodology.
Since the required sample volume is a mere 4.5mL and the sample cup is a test-tube type removable jar, the sample handling is extremely easy.
Just set up a sample, select a test mode and then press the START key. The sample is cooled at the steepest possible rate without affecting the formation/growth of wax
crystal, which has been known to be a critical factor for PP/CP determination. The test cycle time is typically 1/3 to 1/2 of that of the conventional tilting method’s .(*3)
With a cryo block bath model CB-80C manufactured by SCINICS®, MPC-102S works without an external liquid chiller!!
Use of Peltier Cells for sample cooling/heating made this mini” tester not only compact in design but energy efficient. Depending on the temperature range, either air, tap water or small chiller with anti-freeze suffices the cooling requirement. No methanol is required.
Models
| Models | Positions | |
| MPC-102A | Air-Cooled | |
| MPC-102L | Liquid-Cooled |
Accessories
The following accessories are recommended for purchase in sequential order (see eStore):
| 1st Year: | No spare parts are required Specimen Cup with Reflex Seal 20 pcs Reflex Seal 30 pcs Pressure Conducting Tube 5 pcs O-Ring set (G-35 and P-8) 2 sets |
| 2nd Year: | Same as 1st year |
| Remaining Parts: | Water Regulator with Pressure Gauge (MPC-102L, for Connecting Tap Water) Chillers for -60oC of Measurements (MPC-102L): TANAKA TCU-40B or Julabo FP40-MA(*1) or Thermo AC150 A40(*2) Printer, BS2-80TS (w/ AC Adapter and Connecting Cable) Built-in Clock Board |
Specs
| CONFORMING STANDARDS | PP: ASTM D6749, ASTM D97, ISO 3016 / CP: ASTM D7683, ASTM D2500, ISO 3015 | |
| TYPE | Mini Pour Point(PP) and Cloud Point(CP) tester with sequential CP and PP measuring capability. Sample cooling and pre-heating by TED. | |
| SPECIMEN VOLUME | 4.5ml | |
| MEASURING RANGE | (typical*) 1. MPC-102L(Liquid cooled model): +51oC to -40oC with tap water of 20oC +51oC to -65oC with cooling liquid of -35oC 2.MPC-102A(Air cooled model): +51oC to -30oC (in 25oC ambient) *:Sample viscosity, etc. affects on lowest tempera- ture of the measuring range. | |
| MEASUREMENT MODES | Selectable from various modes. 1.CP mode (0.1 or 1.0 oC, selectable) 2.PP modes: Programmed by the user. Programmable parameters are: *Amount of applied air pressure for PP detection, to accommodate different sample types: L(low) for diesel fuels, H(high) for lube oils, VH(very high) and UH (ultra high) for residual fuels and similar samples. *Testing intervals: 1.0oC, 2.5oC, or 3.0oC (In total, 4×3=12 modes for PP.) 3.CP/PP modes: CP is determined and then PP. PP detection is programmable by the user with the same parameters as PP modes’. (12 modes in total.) |
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| SAMPLE AUTOMATIC PRE-HEATING | Automatic preheating at either +45oC or EPP+10oC. (EPP=Expected Pour Point) | |
| DISPLAY | Test parameters, EPP, bath temperature, sample temperature, PP, and CP displayed on VFD. Temperatures displayed in 0.1oC increments. | |
| EPP SETTING | EPP(Expected Pour Point) needs to be set prior to test Starts. | |
| SPECIMEN CUP | Cylindrical glass test jar with 4.5ml sample volume. | |
| SENSORS | Compound type sensor assembly for PP and CP. PP detected by air pressure method(patented). CP detected photo-electrically. PT100 temp. sensors. | |
| SAMPLE COOLING RATE | As standard, 4oC/min. till EPP+40oC, and 1oC/min. thereafter. Cooling profile is programmable | |
| SAFETY SHUTDOWN | As hot side of TED reaches 60oC while preheating, warning buzzer beeps and heating stops. | |
| DATA OUTPUT | RS-232C 1 channel (for PC or Optional Printer) | |
| DATA STRAGE | Last 50 test data are stored in RAM | |
| POWER REQUIREMENTS | 100, 120, 220, or 240VAC 0.5kW | |
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 230mmWx480mmDx385mmH 20kg |
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