3566/JN - Sustainable Aviation Fuels - Innovation Centre: Additional Aviation Characterisation Laboratory Equipment (6 Lots)

The University of Sheffield (UoS) with funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is establishing a Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) to support and promote the production and characterisation of decarbonised and sustainable aviation fuel. Further to our previous tenders (3073/JN and 3325/JN) we are looking to complement our research capability and procure a range of test equipment approved to various ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards as well as other internationally recognised standards where appropriate.

Lot 1: Surface Tension in conformity with ASTM D1331 Lot 2: Electrical conductivity in conformity with ASTM D2624 Lot 3: Thermal Conductivity in conformity with ASTM D7894 Lot 4: Existent Gum in Aviation Fuel, in conformity with ASTM D381 Lot 5: Quantification of speed of sound in aviation fuel Lot 6: A Test Device for Flammability Limits of Aviation Fuels, in Conformity with ASTM E681

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Aviation fuels, in general, are highly refined products with a very low electrical conductivity. This indicates that they have the potential to build up a very high static electrical charge, which can lead to sparking and ignition of explosive vapours. Commonly, aviation fuels are pumped through distribution lines and filters causing the potential for an static electrical discharge. In any event, the low conductivity of aviation fuels is the fundamental property that can cause a very hazardous situation to arise when handling flowing fuels.

We are looking for a rapid and reliable test device for determining the electrical conductivity of aviation fuels, in conformity with ASTM D2624 for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel-Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) characterisation lab. Additional information: This procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)