Shell Water Detector

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What is a fuel water detector?

A fuel water detector can be used in jet fuel to find out if thereis any water that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

In the case of the Shell Water Detector, it’s a capsule that youattach to a syringe, which you use to draw out 5ml of jet fuel.When testing jet fuel with the Shell Water Detector, watch to seeif it changes colour from yellow to blue; this means that there iswater.

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Why do I need a fuel water detector?

Using a fuel water detector will help you find out if water has gotinto your fuel and allow you to deal with it before it becomes aproblem for your aircraft.

Free water in aviation fuel can lead to ice formation, filterblockages and consequent engine failure. It can also allowmicrobial growth in fuel tanks, which can cause fuel spoiling andfilter blocking. Acids generated by the microbes can even causecorrosion damage.

Low concentrations of water suspended in fuel cannot be detected byvisual inspections.

Why choose Shell Water Detector?

Developed by Shell to address aircraft operational issuesassociated with ice formation in aircraft fuel tanks, Shell WaterDetector is an easy-to-use, reliable and simple industry-standardtest method that verifies that jet fuel meets the demandingaviation standards for water content.

It detects the presence in jet fuels of finely dispersed water thatis undetectable by the eye and gives assurance to the user that theindustry limits for water-free jet fuel are maintained.

When to use fuel water detectors

Water can get into your jet fuel at every stage of the supplychain. The Joint Inspection Group (JIG), which sets the standardsfor aviation fuel supply, requires you to test your jet fuel atevery stage.

Use fuel water detectors daily to test the fuel stored inin-service tanks, hydrant filter drains, loading filter drains,fueller filter drains, hydrant dispensers, fueller tanks andtrailer tanks.