Simple, robust design. Accurate and repeatable results.
PCI’s Advanced Cetane Analyzer is a lightweight, portable device that performs a direct cetane number (CN) measurement—not a cetane index estimate—on diesel, jet, and biodiesel fuels. It requires only microliters of sample, has low power needs, and delivers results in under one minute, enabling quick checks in the field or lab. This device replaces alternative measurement technologies that are expensive, time-consuming, and requiring skilled operators.
Features of the Advanced Cetane Analyzer include:
- Robust calibration consistent with ASTM Standards D-613 and D-6890 process test results
- Accurate with fuels containing cetane additives/enhancers
- Measurement based on fuel combustion properties and proprietary algorithms
PCI offers improvements in process and cost efficiencies for a wide variety of those manufacturing fuels, as well as providing improved operations while maintaining fuel integrity to end-users. For operators who previously relied on cetane index estimates, a direct CN reading reduces uncertainty and speeds release decisions.
Fuel production applications: Pre-process (input material validation), In-process (quality monitoring) and Post-process (product verification)
End-user applications: in-field fuel quality verification, stored fuel integrity, laboratory fuel analysis, quality check on spot-purchased fuel, etc.
Future development of the product will extend its capabilities to the measurement of octane in gasoline.
Program heritage: PCI’s cetane analyzer technology has been advanced under DoW SBIR projects toward ultra-compact, real-time CN measurement and the development of in-field prototypes, supporting both aviation logistics fuels and diesel applications.
Contact PCI to learn more about how our solution may be adapted for your needs.
