Water Separation Instrument- WSI Analyser - SA9000-0

Methods
ASTM D1655
ASTM D8073
IP 624
ATA 103
CAN/CGSB-3.23-2020
DEF STAN 91-091
JIG Bulletin 142

The Water Separation Instrument (WSI) is a fully automatic and compact bench top / portable instrument. The instrument measures how effectively a fuel sample releases entrained and emulsified water when pumped through a water coalescing filter. The measured water separation index clearly displays at the end of the test.

The WSI is operated via a simple user interface with touch screen display. The fully automated test means minimal operator knowledge is required; little to no training is needed to use the instrument. The automatic test sequence and consistent sample handling also ensures test repeatability and reproducibility.

Due to the simplicity of set up and automation, low operator time is required, which reduces labour costs. The WSI has inexpensive consumables and just one low cost filter per test; this allows additional savings and reduced waste per test. Additionally, easy on site calibration eliminates the time and costs associated with sending an instrument to a service centre.

The WSI’s internal data storage allows access to past results which can be exported by USB connection to PC for further analysis.

  • Defence Standard 91-091 now includes WSI – ASTM D8073, IP624 as an alternative test for Water Separation at point of manufacture
  • JIG Bulletin 150 issued – The preferred method for testing fuels containing a Static Dissipator Additive [SDA] downstream of the Point of Manufacture is now WSI – ASTM D8073, IP624
  • ASTM D1655 allows the use of WSI – ASTM D8073 as downstream test for fuels

Learn more about why measuring water separation in fuel is so important

Water Separation Instrument- WSI Analyser - SA9000-0

Features

  • Fully automated test procedure
  • Suitable for untrained operators
  • Automated sample mixing for increased accuracy
  • Rapid test, no warm up time
  • Internal data storage and USB output
  • Substantial consumable cost and waste saving
  • Field calibration, no down time

Additional Information

Water Separation Test

Before each test the Water Separation Instrument flushes the test specimen, primes the instrument and primes the filter. When the test starts the unit pumps dyed water into the test specimen and emulsifies the solution with the sonicator. After a specific time the emulsion is pumped through a particulate filter, the dye detector and into the waste container to provide a reference value. Once a reference value is acquired, the emulsion is diverted through a filter cartridge to remove the dyed water before it passes through the detector again and a new set of readings are taken. The water separation index is calculated from the reference value and subsequent readings. Results display on the screen.

Test results are stored on the WSI or you can save the results onto a computer.

WSI Filter cartridges use API/EI 1581 5th edition filter material which is less sensitive to weak surfactants and is less affected by SDA, eliminating uncertainty over static dissipater additives, but is responsive to the presence of ester based additives.
Measurement Range50-100 Water Separation Index (WSI)
Temperature Range18 °C to 29 °C
Sample Size220 ml ±10 ml
PowerUniversal, AC 85-264 VAC 50/60 Hz
OutputsUSB, Digital Display, FAT Compatible Files
Size (HxWxD)38 x 31 x 35 cm
Weight8 kg
CCCN CodeTariff 90268020

Methods

ASTM D1655
ASTM D8073
IP 624
ATA 103
CAN/CGSB-3.23-2020
DEF STAN 91-091
JIG Bulletin 142
ASTM D1655 Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels
DEF STAN 91-091 Aviaton Fuel Specification
ASTM D8073 Procedure to rate the ability of aviation turbine fuels to release entrained and emulsified water when passed through a water coalescing filter.
IP 624 Procedure to rate the ability of aviation turbine fuels to release entrained and emulsified water when passed through a water coalescing filter.
ATA 103 Standard for Jet Fuel Quality Control at Airports
CAN/CGSB-3.23-2020 Aviation Turbine Fuel (Grades JET A and JET A-1)
JIG Bulletin 142 Testing Water Separation Properties of Jet Fuel