In the world of motor fuels, performance is paramount. Every driver wants their engine to run smoothly and efficiently, and that’s where the CFR® F1/F2 Octane Rating Unit comes into play. This cutting-edge technology serves as the global gold standard for assessing and certifying the anti-knock properties of motor fuels, including gasoline, fuel constituents, and alternative fuels. With a rich history dating back to the release of the first CFR octane rating engines in 1929, CFR has been a pioneer in developing test methods for evaluating fuels. Collaborating closely with the automotive and petroleum industries, we continually refine the CFR product line to empower fuel producers and engine manufacturers in creating products that harmonize seamlessly.
Setting the Benchmark: Industry-Recognized Standards
The CFR F1/F2 octane rating engines are the go-to equipment for rigorously testing fuels in accordance with internationally recognized standards:
- ASTM D2699: Standard Test Method for Research Octane Number of Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel
- ASTM D2700: Standard Test Method for Motor Octane Number of Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel
- IP 236: Determination of Knock Characteristics of Motor and Aviation Fuels – Motor Method
- IP 237: Determination of Knock Characteristics of Motor Fuel – Research Method
Total Integration for Confidence
A complete CFR Engines Inc. octane fuel testing system comprises four key elements, meticulously designed to seamlessly integrate and deliver reliable results. This comprehensive solution includes the Engine Air Control System, the F1/F2 octane rating engine, XCP™ Technology, and a CFR® exhaust surge tank, with each component meticulously calibrated to ensure the success of your octane test. Whether you’re working with a complete unit, an upgrade/conversion kit, or genuine CFR service parts, rest assured that every product has been crafted and thoroughly tested by CFR to function flawlessly as an integrated system. Trust in the CFR octane rating system empowers users to focus on their tasks, unburdened by system concerns.
Flawless Data Integrity with XCP Technology
XCP Digital Control Panel is the cornerstone of data integrity. This advanced technology automatically captures and presents crucial information for each rating in an easily digestible Excel-based report, eliminating the risk of manual data recording and calculation errors. The standard XCP report encompasses KI values, Octane Numbers, environmental data (temperatures, pressures, barometer, and EACS humidity), and KI vs. fuel level curves. Moreover, the XCP seamlessly integrates into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), ensuring that test data is captured and processed automatically, leaving no room for dispute.
Reliable Design with a Proven Track Record
For nearly a century, thousands of users have relied on CFR Engines Inc. products, and for good reason. The reliability of our products has been consistently upheld through a series of well-thought-out system upgrades and product enhancements. CFR octane and cetane testing systems, including robust engine crankcases and cylinder/heads, are engineered to provide exceptional operational longevity. With basic maintenance and care, users can expect CFR octane rating engines to consistently meet the demands of modern fuel testing environments, offering a true engine-based Octane Number.
Precision through Modern Instrumentation
The CFR F1/F2 Octane Rating Unit with XCP Technology leverages digital instrumentation to record and process critical aspects of system operation and performance. On-board barometric pressure adjustments, heightened automation, an extensive octane meter range, elimination of “spread” adjustments, and precise control of engine intake air are just a few of the advantages offered by CFR’s fully integrated instrument system. More accurate measurements, managed through an intuitive interface, translate into superior overall precision.
Cost Savings through Versatility
With its standard product offerings, a CFR F1/F2 Octane Rating System empowers users with unparalleled flexibility and cost savings. By making simple component changes and pushing a button, users can effortlessly switch between any of the four test procedures outlined in ASTM Methods D2699 or D2700. This versatility translates into resource optimization, quicker test transitions, reduced operator training, and enhanced repeatability, all achieved with a single system.
Additional Key Features
- XCP integrated safety monitoring system with shutdown protections for power loss, low oil pressure, overheating, and electrical overload.
- User-friendly touch-screen HMI panel for unit operation and octane rating tests.
- Built-in prompts to guide operators through test procedures for all ASTM methods, promoting consistency among operators.
- A straightforward design of the thermal siphon, ebullient, recirculating type cooling condenser that maintains constant cylinder jacket water temperature for stable operation.
- XCP Technology’s intuitive nature, requiring less training for operators to achieve proficiency in octane and cetane testing.
- Digital knock meter displays the actual knock intensity value, eliminating the need for operator interpretation of analog meters.
- Electronic maintenance log records vital maintenance information for future reference.
- Non-contact laser sensor accurately measures cylinder height and displays results on-screen, ensuring more precise test results.
- Synchronous/reluctance motor provides power for starting and absorbs engine output to maintain constant speed.
- Electronic on-board barometer automatically corrects cylinder height for barometric pressure changes.
- Environmentally friendly resistance temperature devices (RTDs) manage critical temperature variables.
- Built-in diagnostic feature simplifies troubleshooting of the octane rating unit when maintenance is required.
- On-screen operations and maintenance manuals for easy access.
Experience the future of fuel testing with the CFR® F1/F2 Octane Rating Unit – where precision meets performance, and reliability is non-negotiable.
