Smoke point apparatus ASTM D1322

Compliance Standard : ASTM D1322 – Standard Test Method for Smoke Point of Kerosene & Aviation Turbine Fuel (latest ASTM D1322-25), Many units also meet equivalent standards such as ISO 3014, IP 57, DIN 51406, FTM 791-2107, and NF M 07-028 in fuel testing applications.
Application : The smoke point apparatus is used to determine the smoke point of kerosene, aviation turbine fuels and similar petroleum distillates — that is, the maximum flame height at which a fuel burns without producing visible smoke under controlled conditions. This measurement provides an indication of the fuel’s combustion quality and smoke-producing tendencies, which relates to aromatic content and thermal characteristics important in aviation and fuel quality control.

Product Description : The Smoke Point Apparatus generally consists of a wick-fed lamp burner, fuel reservoir, adjustable wick tube mechanism, and a graduated scale against which the flame height is read. During the test, the fuel sample is burned; the wick is adjusted to locate the highest smokeless flame height, defined as the smoke point (typically reported in millimetres).  Typical construction includes durable materials like borosilicate glass for reservoirs and chimneys, brass or stainless components, and a stable bench-top base for safety and repeatability.

Technical Specifications (Typical)

Apparatus Supplied (Typical) :

• Smoke Point lamp assembly and base
• Graduated measurement scale
• Oil reservoir & wick tube
• Set of cotton wicks (pre-cut)
• Cleaning and trimming tools
• Instruction & calibration manual
  (Some vendors also include sighting tools to reduce parallax error)

Optional Accessories

• Additional cotton/wick sets (extracted or non-extracted)
• Spare glass chimney / scale backgrounds
• Automated height measurement module (digital interface)
• Calibration standards & reference fuel blends
• Printer / data output interface (for automated units)

Dimensions & Weight (Approx.)