Jet Fuel Testing with One Sample Filling

Anton Paar’s SVM 3001 Cold Properties kinematic viscometer streamlines jet fuel qualification by combining density, freeze point, kinematic viscosity, and viscosity borderline temperature measurement testing – all from a single sample. 

The system is fully compliant with ASTM D1655, D7566, JIG AFQRJOS, DefStan 91-091, and other international standards for conventional and sustainable aviation fuels.

It measures viscosity in accordance with ASTM D7042, density per D4052, and determines freeze point via an integrated optical detection cell. 

A single scan delivers density (e.g., at 15 °C), kinematic viscosity at selected temperatures (e.g., –20 °C, –40 °C), and the borderline temperature at 12 mm²/s – all from the same filling. Additional metrics, such as viscosity at +3 °C above freezing point (SFP) are also available in a single run.

Peltier-based temperature control enables measurements down to –60 °C for viscosity and –75 °C for freeze point – without requiring counter-cooling to –20 °C. Heating and cooling rates of up to 20 °C/min increase throughput, while the robust metal measuring cell eliminates the risk of glass breakage common in daily use.

SVM 3001 Cold Properties uses only 1.5 mL of sample and solvent, cutting solvent consumption by over 50 % compared to glass capillary systems. This translates directly into lower disposal costs and increased safety, particularly when testing volatile samples like jet fuel.

Measurement methods can be fully automated using Xsample sample changers, enabling unattended operation of up to 71 positions with cleaning and drying – no external PC required.

Jet fuel testing. One sample – several key properties at once.