{"product_id":"aviation-turbine-fuel-acidity-tester","title":"Aviation Turbine Fuel Acidity Tester","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAviation Turbine Fuel Acidity Tester – QualiATF™ D3242\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccurate acidity testing is essential for maintaining aviation turbine fuel quality and protecting fuel system components from corrosion. The QualiATF™ D3242 Aviation Turbine Fuel Acidity Tester is a fully automatic titration system designed to determine the total acid number (TAN) of aviation turbine fuels in accordance with ASTM D3242. It provides fuel quality laboratories, airport fuel facilities, and refinery QC departments with a consistent alternative to manual color-endpoint titration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system combines automated titrant dosing with a high-sensitivity optical color sensor for precise endpoint detection. By detecting the titration endpoint automatically, the QualiATF™ D3242 minimizes operator subjectivity and helps improve repeatability across fuel acidity tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutomated Aviation Fuel Acidity Testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QualiATF™ D3242 is designed for laboratories handling frequent aviation fuel quality tests while maintaining consistent results between measurements. An integrated computer and color touchscreen interface manage the complete testing sequence, including nitrogen purging, titrant addition, endpoint detection, and acid number calculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccurate acidity measurement is important when evaluating the quality and handling characteristics of Jet A, Jet A-1, and other aviation turbine fuels. Excessive acidity can increase corrosion concerns and affect fuel system performance. Automated optical endpoint detection helps reduce analyst-to-analyst variation and delivers a more standardized testing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eASTM D3242 Fuel Acidity Testing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for fuel quality laboratories, airport into-plane operations, and refinery quality control departments, the QualiATF™ D3242 simplifies aviation turbine fuel acidity analysis with a guided automated workflow. Automated titration reduces the time and manual intervention associated with conventional testing while supporting the trace-level measurement requirements of ASTM D3242.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument also supports standardized testing procedures across different operators, shifts, and laboratory locations. Automated data logging and report generation improve result traceability and provide convenient documentation for aviation fuel quality control programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQualiATF™ D3242 delivers automated, repeatable aviation turbine fuel acidity testing with optical endpoint detection, touchscreen operation, and ASTM D3242 compliance. Request a quote for your fuel quality testing laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAviation Turbine Fuel Acidity Tester – QualiATF™ D3242 Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QualiATF™ D3242 is designed for aviation turbine fuel acidity testing in laboratories and fuel-handling facilities where accurate total acid number (TAN) measurements are essential for quality control and fuel release decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAviation Fuel Quality Laboratories: Perform routine TAN testing on incoming and outgoing aviation fuel batches to verify acidity requirements in accordance with ASTM D3242 before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirport Into-Plane Operations: Check aviation turbine fuel acidity before refueling to identify trace acid contamination that could increase corrosion concerns within aircraft fuel systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefinery Quality Control: Conduct batch acidity testing during jet fuel production and final quality inspection to confirm compliance with applicable acidity specifications before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuel Terminal Receipt Inspection: Evaluate incoming Jet A and Jet A-1 deliveries for acidity alongside other key fuel quality parameters, including density, flash point, and electrical conductivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilitary Aviation Fuel Surveillance: Monitor acidity levels in JP-8 and other military turbine fuels during storage, transfer, and handling to support ongoing fuel quality programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird-Party Fuel Inspection Services: Provide independent aviation fuel acidity analysis for fuel distributors, airlines, terminals, and inspection organizations requiring documented TAN results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStandards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QualiATF™ D3242 is designed for standardized acidity analysis of aviation turbine fuels, supporting reliable total acid number (TAN) measurement for fuel quality control and specification verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASTM D3242 – Standard Test Method for Acidity in Aviation Turbine Fuel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAviation Turbine Fuel Acidity Tester – QualiATF™ D3242 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QualiATF™ D3242 combines automatic titration, optical endpoint detection, and touchscreen control to deliver consistent and efficient acidity testing for aviation turbine fuels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASTM D3242 Compliant Titration: Performs automatic colorimetric titration for total acid number determination while eliminating manual endpoint interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-Sensitivity Optical Color Sensor: Monitors the titration color transition continuously to provide reliable and repeatable endpoint detection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor Touchscreen Control: Features an integrated computer with an English-language touchscreen interface for sample setup, test operation, and results review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully Automated Test Sequence: Controls nitrogen purging, titrant dosing, magnetic stirring, timing, and endpoint detection throughout the testing process with minimal operator input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh Measurement Precision: Provides titration accuracy of ±0.01 mL, repeatability of ±0.001 mg KOH\/g, and display resolution of ±0.0001 mg KOH\/g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomated Data Management: Generates and prints test reports directly from the instrument, simplifying test documentation and supporting efficient laboratory recordkeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTheory and Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASTM D3242 determines trace acidity in aviation turbine fuel through photometric titration. A measured fuel sample is dissolved in a solvent mixture of toluene, isopropyl alcohol, and water, then titrated with standardized alcoholic potassium hydroxide (KOH). p-Naphtholbenzein serves as the color indicator, changing color as the acidic compounds react with the KOH titrant. The resulting acid number represents the amount of KOH, in milligrams, required to neutralize the acidic components in one gram of fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QualiATF™ D3242 automates the titration process with a high-sensitivity optical color sensor that continuously monitors the solution throughout the test. Instead of relying on visual endpoint identification, the sensor detects the characteristic color transition at the equivalence point, improving consistency when working with subtle color changes and small titrant volumes typical of trace acidity analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA controlled nitrogen purge helps remove dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide from the sample environment before and during titration, reducing potential interference from atmospheric gases and supporting reliable endpoint detection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precision dosing system delivers standardized KOH titrant in controlled increments while the optical sensor monitors the solution response. This controlled dosing and measurement sequence helps identify the equivalence point accurately across the ASTM D3242 acidity range of 0.000 to 0.100 mg KOH\/g. Once the titration is complete, the integrated computer calculates and displays the final acid number for convenient review and documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAviation Turbine Fuel Acidity Tester - QualiATF™ D3242 Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplicable Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM D3242\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcidity Measurement Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.000 to 0.100 mg KOH\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitration Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.01 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepeatability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.001 mg KOH\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResult Display Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.0001 mg KOH\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC 220V ±10%, 50 Hz (110V available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e357 x 325 x 510 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Qualitest USA LC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52858317570359,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1859\/1543\/files\/aviation-turbine-fuel-acidity-tester172623173.webp?v=1786990828","url":"https:\/\/qualitest.us\/products\/aviation-turbine-fuel-acidity-tester","provider":"Qualitest USA LC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}