The A1074 Petroleum Product Water Content Tester (Single‑unit) is designed and manufactured in accordance with the requirements specified in national standard GB/T 260. It is applicable for determining the water content in petroleum products, and can also be used to test the water content in lubricating greases in compliance with the test method of GB/T 512.

Applicable Standards: GB/T 260, GB/T 512

Technical Specifications

Parameter Item	Parameter Value	Parameter Item	Parameter Value
Power Supply	AC 220V±10%, 50Hz	Heating Mantle	500W (power adjustable)
Heating Control	Bidirectional thyristor stepless voltage regulation control	Ambient Temperature	15℃ ~ 45℃
Relative Humidity	≤85%	Total Power Consumption	≤1100W
Flask	500ml	Condenser	300mm
Receiver	10ml	–	–

Working Principle

The A1310 petroleum colorimeter adopts the principle of visual color comparison.

The sample is illuminated by a standardized light source, and the transmitted light passes through the petroleum sample and standard color plates simultaneously. The operator compares the sample color with the standard color disk and determines the corresponding petroleum color grade.

This method is commonly used in petroleum laboratories because it provides a simple, stable and repeatable method for oil color evaluation. ASTM D1500 petroleum color testing is also based on comparing petroleum samples with standardized color references.

Main Features

1. Professional Petroleum Color Measurement

Designed specifically for petroleum products color evaluation, including:

• Lubricating oil
• Diesel fuel
• Transformer oil
• Kerosene
• Hydraulic oil
• Petroleum chemical products

2. Standard Color Disc Design

The instrument uses a standard color disc system for direct comparison between the tested sample and reference color plates.

Benefits:

• Reliable color evaluation
• Easy operation
• Stable testing results
• Suitable for laboratory quality control

3. Uniform Light Source System

Equipped with a frosted lamp light source.

The filtered light provides uniform illumination to ensure accurate comparison between:

• Standard color glass
• Petroleum sample

4. Adjustable Optical Observation System

The observation lens adopts optical focusing design, allowing operators to adjust the viewing clarity according to different testing conditions.

Advantages:

• Clear observation
• Comfortable operation
• Reduced measurement error

Applications

The A1310 Petroleum Product Colorimeter is suitable for:

Petroleum Industry

• Refineries
• Oil storage companies
• Fuel manufacturers

Lubricant Industry

Testing:

• Engine oil
• Gear oil
• Hydraulic oil
• Industrial lubricants

Chemical Industry

• Chemical liquid color inspection
• Production quality control

Laboratory Testing

• Universities
• Research institutes
• Third-party testing laboratories

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What products can be tested by A1310 Petroleum Product Colorimeter?

A1310 can test various petroleum products, including lubricating oil, diesel fuel, kerosene, transformer oil and other petroleum liquids.

Q2: What testing standard does A1310 follow?

The instrument follows the petroleum product color testing method SH/T0168 and corresponds with petroleum color comparison methods.

Q3: Is the operation complicated?

No. The instrument uses a visual comparison method. Users only need to place the sample into the color tube and compare it with the standard color plate.

Q4: What industries use this petroleum colorimeter?

It is widely used in:

• Petroleum laboratories
• Oil refineries
• Lubricant manufacturers
• Chemical plants
• Quality inspection centers

Q5: Can it be customized for different voltage requirements?

Yes. Customized power specifications and OEM services can be provided according to customer requirements.