FAME in Aviation Fuel
High-sensitivity GC-MS solution for trace FAME analysis in
aviation jet fuel – ensuring accurate detection and compliance with IP 585/10.
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Ultra-Trace FAME Analysis in Aviation Jet Fuel
With the increasing use of multiproduct pipelines, Aviation jet fuel is frequently transported after biodiesel batches in multiproduct pipelines. As a result, trace amounts of fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) can contaminate jet fuel. Even very low FAME concentrations can impact fuel system performance, prompting aircraft OEMs to impose strict limits of 5 mg/kg total FAME in jet fuel.
The GAS FAMEs in Jet Fuel Analyser provides a validated GC-MS solution for quantitative determination of total FAME content in jet fuel according to IP 585/10. Using a single-column GC-MS method with combined full scan and Selective Ion Monitoring (SIM), the analyser reliably identifies and quantifies key FAME species between 0.5 and 100 mg/kg, even in the presence of high-end naphtha background components.
Applications
- Trace FAMEs in Aviation Jet Fuel
Quantitative determination of total FAME content in jet fuel according to IP 585/10. - Multiproduct Pipeline Contamination Monitoring
Detect carry-over of biodiesel residues following pipeline transport. - Jet Fuel Quality Control
Verify compliance with aircraft OEM limits of maximum 5 mg/kg total FAME. - Certification and Release Testing
Support batch release, dispute resolution and certification with validated GC-MS data. - Reference and Method Development Laboratories
Perform advanced trace-level FAME analysis using combined full scan and SIM acquisition.
Benefits
- IP 585/10 Compliant Method
Fully aligned with the IP 585/10 reference method for FAME determination in jet fuel. - Low Detection Limits
Reliable quantification of total FAME content from 0.5 to 100 mg/kg. - High Selectivity with GC-MS
Combined full scan and SIM acquisition enables accurate identification despite matrix interference. - Single-Column Configuration
Simplified and robust GC setup without the need for complex multidimensional chromatography. - Proven, Industrial-Grade Platform
Based on Thermo Trace GC 1600 with ISQ mass spectrometer for long-term stability and reproducibility.
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FAMEs in Jet Fuel Analysis – Application Note
Detailed description of the IP 585/10 GC-MS method, including chromatographic conditions, SIM strategy and quantitative performance for trace FAME analysis in aviation jet fuel.