PQAS-E Salient_Characteristics Final.pdf

209th ASB PQAS-E SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

209th ASB PQAS-E Components for Aviation Fuel Testing Support

1. Purpose

This memorandum defines the mandatory salient characteristics required for procurement of the OptiMPP Mini Pour Point Analyzer, SLFA-60MI X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer, and PQAS-T7 Automated Titration System. These components are required to restore full operational capability of the Petroleum Quality Analysis System–Enhanced

(PQAS-E).

2. Scope

This requirement covers replacement of all analytical subsystems identified in the PQAS-E PWS: OptiMPP Mini Pour Point Analyzer, SLFA-60MI XRF Sulfur Analyzer, and PQAS-T7 Automated Titration System, including installation, calibration, verification, and operator familiarization.

3. Minimum Salient Characteristics

A. Functional Requirements

1. OptiMPP Mini Pour Point Analyzer

1. Must perform pour point, cloud point, and no-flow point testing for aviation fuel.

2. Must comply with ASTM D7689 and ASTM D7346.

3. Must include 20-sample automatic carousel.

4. Must include mini cell tubes (pack of 500), MPP test inserts (pack of

500), and screen foils.

5. Must operate at 100–240V, 50/60Hz.

2. SLFA-60MI X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer

1. Must provide sulfur-in-oil analysis via XRF.

2. Must include UPS 1500VA 1450W Tower.

3. Must include sample cell set (4 units) and Mylar window sheets (2 units).

4. Must include crate, tariff, and handling materials.

5. Must comply with aviation fuel sulfur testing procedures.

3. PQAS-T7 Automated Titration System

1. Must provide titration capability for acidity, water content, and fuel chemistry verification.

2. Must include electrode installation and calibration capability.

3. Must include installation, setup, and operator familiarization.

4. Must report chemical verification required for aviation fuel analysis.

B. Performance Requirements

All analyzers must provide accurate, repeatable results consistent with aviation fuel testing requirements. OptiMPP must meet ASTM D7346 and D7689 precision standards, SLFA-60MI must meet sulfur measurement precision requirements, and PQAS-T7 must support calibrated titration endpoints.

C. Compatibility Requirements

1. Must support JP-8, Jet A, and other Army aviation fuels.

2. Must integrate with existing PQAS-E workstations at Wheeler Army

Airfield.

3. Must be compatible with PQAS-E documentation standards and Army petroleum laboratory workflows.

D. Physical Characteristics

The item(s) must be of size and weight suitable for the intended operating environment.

1. OptiMPP Mini Cloud & Pour Point Analyzer:

a) Weight: 30 kg (66 lbs)

b) Dimensions (W × D × H): 25.4 × 60 × 27.4 cm (10 × 23.6 × 10.8 in)

c) Ventilation clearance: 45 × 70 × 27 cm (18 × 28 × 11 in) for proper cooling

d) Suitable for benchtop installation in PQASE laboratory conditions.

2. HORIBA SLFA-60MI XRF Sulfur Analyzer:

a) Weight: 9 kg (20 lbs)

b) Dimensions (W × D × H): 230 × 400 × 140 mm (9 × 15.7 × 5.5 in)

c) Compact A4-sized instrument appropriate for lab bench use.

3. Mettler Toledo PQAST-7 (Titration Excellence Series T7):

a) Weight: 4.3 kg

b) Dimensions (W × D × H): 210 × 246 × 250 mm (8.3 × 9.7 × 9.8 in)

E. Environmental Requirements

All PQAS-E analytical systems must operate effectively inside the 209th ASB PQAS-E laboratory as identified in the Performance Work Statement. This lab environment requires stable performance under standard aviation support conditions.

1. The OptiMPP Mini Pour Point Analyzer must operate within the manufacturer’s range of +45°C to –95°C sample temperatures, with internal cooling control, and installation clearances of 45 × 70 × 27 cm to ensure proper ventilation.

2. The SLFA-60MI XRF Analyzer must operate within +5°C to +40°C ambient temperature and up to 80% relative humidity at lower temps, decreasing to 50% RH at 40°C, ensuring safe operation inside a high-humidity Hawaii aviation fuels lab environment.

3. The PQAST-7 Titration System must operate within +5°C to +40°C ambient temperature, consistent with manufacturer specifications for laboratory chemical analysis equipment.

4. The SLFA-60MI is designed as a compact, lightweight A4-sized analyzer with a protective membrane and rugged sample cell system, supporting portable sulfur analysis even aboard ships or remote environments without degradation of measurement accuracy.

5. The OptiMPP is a robust petroleum cloud/pour point analyzer with durable components (mini cell tubes, test inserts, screen foils) and a sealed test chamber designed for consistent operation under varying temperatures encountered in fuel support missions. Its compact, portable benchtop design allows relocation if mission conditions require it.

6. The PQAST-7 Titration System features a durable chemical analysis housing and internal systems designed for laboratory-grade titration, capable of reliable operation when positioned in field labs or temporary indoor workspaces, provided manufacturer ambient temperature and ventilation standards are met.

F. Included Components

All PQAS-E analytical subsystems (OptiMPP, SLFA-60MI, PQAST-7) must be delivered complete and ready for operation, including all accessories, installation materials, calibration tools, and supporting components required for full mission capability as identified in the PQASE PWS.

1. The OptiMPP Mini Pour Point Analyzer must include:

a) 20-sample automatic carousel

b) Pack of mini cell tubes (500 count)

c) Pack of MPP test inserts (500 count)

d) Screen foils

e) Required power cord(s) (U.S. and international)

f) CRM pour point reference material

g) USB key (documentation)

h) Quick Start Guide

i) Test Certificate

j) 1-year manufacturer warranty

k) Installation & familiarization service

l) Annual ISO 17025 preventative maintenance, calibration, and verification package (Complete Care) that includes travel, shipping, parts, and labor.

2. The SLFA-60MI X-Ray Fluorescence Sulfur Analyzer must include:

a) SLFA-60MI analyzer unit

b) UPS 1500VA 1450W tower power protection unit

c) Sample Cell Set w/ frame

d) Mylar window sheets (2 each)

e) Crate for SLFA series transport

f) Tariff and handling materials

g) All supporting components required for installation and sulfur-in-oil testing.

3. The PQAST-7 Titration System must include:

a) PQAST-7 automated titrator

b) Electrode installation kit

c) Initial calibration and verification

d) Software configuration and setup

e) Manufacturer-provided documentation and operator familiarization training

f) Delivered according to Mettler Toledo’s standard installation and support requirements

4. Components

a. Probes: PQAST-7 electrodes and sensors used for acidity, water content, and chemical property titration (manufacturer-provided).

b. Hoses or Tubing: Titrator wet end tubing required for PQAST-7 chemical analysis (included as part of system assembly).

c. Sample Containers: OptiMPP mini cell tubes (500-count) used for sample loading. SLFA-60MI liquid sample cells used for XRF analysis.

d. Adapters: SLFA-60MI sample cell frames and preparation fixtures.

OptiMPP sample inserts, screen foils, and accessories designed for ASTM D7346/D7689 testing.

e. Power Supply or Batteries: OptiMPP 100–240V power connection and included power cords. SLFA-60MI UPS 1500VA 1450W tower power supply. PQAST-7 100–240V AC supply. (PQAST-7 uses standard AC power per manufacturer requirements.)

f. Carrying/Storage Case: SLFA-60MI crate for shipment and protection.

OptiMPP includes factory packaging designed to protect instrumentation during transport.

g. Calibration Accessories: OptiMPP Annual Preventative Maintenance/Calibration (Complete Care) package (ISO 17025 calibration, verification, firmware updates, parts & labor). SLFA-60MI calibration curves and cell preparation fixtures. PQAST-7 calibration certificates and titration setup tools.

G. Documentation Requirements

1. Manufacturer specification sheets.

2. Calibration certificates (ISO 17025).

3. Operating instructions and manuals.

4. Compliance statements proving all salient characteristics are met.

4. Notes for Requiring Activity

A. Specific Fuel Type:

a) PQAS-E supports aviation fuel quality testing for JP-8, Jet A, and Jet A-1, the primary fuel types used for rotary-wing operations at Wheeler Army Airfield. These fuel types are specifically referenced in PQASE’s functional requirements for pour point, cloud point, sulfur, acidity, and moisture testing.

B. Required Test Method:

a) The OptiMPP requires compliance with ASTM D7346 (pour point) and

ASTM D7689 (cloud point) methods.

b) The SLFA-60MI must comply with ASTM D4294 for sulfur analysis.

c) The PQAST-7 supports titration methods required for acidity, water content, and chemical property verification using manufacturer-approved titration procedures.

C. Required ASTM / Industry Standard:

The requiring activity should specify the following PQAS-E relevant standards:

a) ASTM D7346 (No-flow / Pour Point)

b) ASTM D7689 (Cloud Point)

c) ASTM D4294 (XRF Sulfur Analysis)

d) ISO 17025 calibration and verification documentation for all analyzers

e) Applicable MIL-STD and ISO procedures for aviation fuel qualification testing.

D. Exact Measurement Range:

a) OptiMPP measurement and cooling range: +45°C to –95°C sample temperature, with 0.1°C resolution.

b) SLFA-60MI sulfur analyzer measurement range: 0–9.9999% sulfur with 15 ppm repeatability at 1% sulfur.

c) PQAST-7 titrator supports acidity/water content measurement ranges consistent with Mettler Toledo Titration Excellence specifications (pH titration, moisture content, petroleum-acidity ranges).

E. Exact Accuracy Threshold:

a) OptiMPP accuracy and reproducibility per ASTM D7346 and D7689 requirements (improved repeatability versus D97/IP15 methods).

b) SLFA-60MI repeatability: ≤15 ppm for a 1% sulfur sample.

c) PQAST-7 titration accuracy follows Mettler Toledo’s chemical measurement limits (pH probe error limit: 0.2 mV, temperature probe error limit: 0.2°C).

F. Portability Requirement:

a) OptiMPP is compact and portable (30 kg), able to be repositioned within

PQASE lab space.

b) SLFA-60MI is lightweight (9 kg) and A4-sized, enabling transport for shipboard or remote sulfur testing.

c) PQAST-7 is lab-portable (4.3 kg) and suitable for benchtop or field lab environments that meet manufacturer ambient requirements.

G. Power Requirement:

a) OptiMPP: 90–240 VAC, 300W, 50/60Hz.

b) SLFA-60MI: AC 100–240V, 80VA, supported by included UPS 1500VA

1450W power unit for stable operation.

c) PQAST-7: 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz per Mettler Toledo technical data.

H. Compatibility With Existing Kit/Model:

a) All components must integrate with the existing PQAS-E laboratory configuration and must not require modifications to lab benches, electrical outlets, operator workflow, or documentation processes. The systems must restore PQAS-E to full mission capable status using OptiMPP, SLFA-60MI, and PQAST-7 as replacement units.