Flash point apparatus is a petroleum testing equipment for determining the flash point of fuels, lube oils, solvents and other liquids.
The flash point is the lowest temperature at which the vapor formed above a pool of the liquid ignites in air at a pressure of 1 atmosphere.

Salient Features

• The apparatus includes a brass test cup with a removable cup cover.
• The cup cover is provided with a rotating shutter, which is operated by spring having pilot jet, stirrer and a flexible shaft.
• The entire unit rests on an air bath, which is covered with a dome shaped metal top.
• The test cup is equipped with insulated handle and a locking arrangement near cup flange.
• The apparatus is held on a round shaped electric heater supplied with temperature regulator.
• The apparatus conforms to international standards.

Applications

The flash point apparatus, which is mainly used to determine flash point of petroleum products, finds application in the following areas:

• Petroleum Industry
• Industrial Chemical Analysis
• Research Laboratories
• Petrochemical Industry
• Grease, Lubricants Industry