Continuous Flash Point Analyzers

Refineries measure flash point because it is a critical safety and product quality parameter in the production and blending of fuels, solvents, and other petroleum products. Here’s why it’s essential:

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1. Safety & Hazard Classification

Products with lower flash points are more flammable and require stricter handling, transportation, and storage controls.

• Helps determine safe operating conditions.

• Ensures compliance with OSHA, DOT, and fire-safety regulations.

2. Product Quality Control

Flash point is part of the specification for many refined products:

• Diesel

• Jet fuel

• Kerosene

• Naphtha

• Gasoline blending components

If the flash point is too low or too high, the product will not meet customer or regulatory specs.

3. Detecting Contamination

A sudden drop in flash point often indicates light-end contamination (e.g., gasoline or LPG flashing into the diesel stream).
This is a common use case for online flash point analyzers.

4. Process Optimization

Refiners must tightly control product properties to:

• Maximize value

• Reduce giveaway

• Ensure consistent output

• Optimize blending operations
  Online flash point monitoring allows real-time adjustments instead of waiting for lab results.

5. Regulatory Compliance

Many global standards (ASTM, ISO, EPA, DOT) specify minimum flash point requirements.
For example:

• Jet A has minimum flash point requirements for aviation safety.

• Diesel must meet ASTM D975 specifications.

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For more information about your flash point application, contact at team member at Kaizen Controls and Automation or view the short video below!