Cold Properties

Master Fuel Performance with Cold Flow Property Testing

When temperatures drop, diesel and biodiesel fuels face a tough test: will they flow or freeze? Cold flow properties—Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP), Cloud Point (CP), Pour Point (PP), and Freezing Point—determine how fuels perform in frigid conditions. Accurate testing ensures reliability, prevents engine clogs, and meets standards like ASTM D975 or EN 590 for blenders, refineries, and distributors.

• CFPP: Measures the lowest temperature at which fuel passes through a filter without clogging, critical for diesel engine performance in cold climates.
• Cloud Point (CP): Marks when wax crystals begin forming, clouding the fuel—a warning sign for potential flow issues.
• Pour Point (PP): Indicates the lowest temperature where fuel still flows, vital for storage and pumping in extreme cold.
• Freezing Point: For aviation fuels like Jet A, it’s the temperature where fuel solidifies, ensuring safe high-altitude performance.

Testing these properties keeps fuel flowing smoothly, from winter highways to jet engines at 30,000 feet. Stay ahead of the cold—explore our advanced analyzers for fast, precise results