IQT Totally Automated Laboratory Model

As a technology leader, the IQT system was the first CVCC instrument to market, with the initial system being sold in 1998. As the referee test method in EN 15940, the paraffinic fuels specification in Europe, the IQT system continues to be a proven, reliable, and precise instrument with low operating costs; attributable to small sample size, lower specification combustion air, and low cost reference materials. The precision and accuracy of the IQT also make it a powerful tool for fuel blending and research purposes. With over 200 instruments installed worldwide, some with over 100,000 test runs, the IQT has a proven and trusted track record.

The CFR IQT is the specified equipment for testing fuels according to:

ASTM D6890: Standard Test Method for Determination of Ignition Delay and Derived Cetane Number (DCN) of Diesel Fuel Oils by Combustion in a Constant Volume Chamber covering the range of 31.5 to 75.1 DCN.

EN 15195 (IP 498): Liquid petroleum products – Determination of ignition delay and derived cetane number (DCN) of middle distillate fuels by combustion in a constant volume chamber.

ASTM D6571:Standard Specification for Biodiesel Fuel Blend Stock (B100) for Middle Distillate Fuels

TALM-K1: System Control Cabinet
Provides the electronics interface for other automated components
(required for kits K3 – K6, K10)

TALM-K2: IQT System and Control Software

The IQT TALM software user interface allows improved high visibility test monitoring for viewing from anywhere in a lab environment. The software provides an automated calibration option, in unattended mode, enhancing testing productivity and ease of use.

TALM-K3: Nozzle Tip Temperature Control

Improves the precision of the IQT and removes the need to manually adjust the flow of coolant through the nozzle tip
(Requires TALM K1 and K2 kits)

TALM-K4: Combustion Chamber Tail Temperature Control

Improves the precision of the IQT™ and removes the need to manually adjust the flow of coolant through the combustion chamber tail

(Requires TALM-K1 and K2 kits)

TALM-K6: Electronic Coolant Flow Indicator

Alerts the operator of coolant flow abnormalities. This removes the need to manually check the flow indicator at the start and end of an operating period. TALM kit K6 offers automated digital indication of coolant flow within IQT™ System Software (ISS)

(Requires TALM-K1 and K2 kits)

TALM-K7: Electronic Pressure Regulator Panel is optionally available to further improve automation and precision. This system, which controls all three gas stream pressures and also monitors the supply of gas left in each of the cylinders, offers the following benefits:

Eliminates the requirement for the IQT’s operator to periodically adjust the gas pressure regulators.

Improves instrument precision by providing precise and more stable gas pressures than can be achieved using hand operated, mechanical gas pressure regulators.

Warns the operator if one of the IQT’s gas cylinders is almost empty, so that a test is not unexpectedly aborted.

TALM-K8: Improved Heater monitoring tool (coming soon)

TALM-K9: Self Sealing Fuel Reservoirs with Filling Cleaning Station

Provides users enhanced productivity, safer sample handling, and reducing fuel exposure.

Self sealing reservoirs can be filled remotely in a ventilated area and then transferred to the IQT for testing. Samples can be safely prepared in advance for quicker sample changes and increased productivity.

TALM – K10: Waste Fuel Container

Allows automated monitoring of the fuel level in the waste fuel container, avoiding potential spills. Operator alerts are provided through the TALM-K2 graphical user interface.
(Requires TALM-K1 and K2 kits)