UNIT TASK 2:

Flash and Fire Points of Liquid Fuels and Grease

Members:

Dalangin, Ian Joseph H. Llevares, Jezzle May G.

Fajardo, Rho Ann L. Ramirez, Dennis Karl
Frias, Jon Gabriel A. Tulin, Eddiemar M.

BSME- 3A
Flash point - is the lowest temperature at which vapors of the fuel
will ignite or “flashes”, when given an ignition source.

Fire point - is the lowest temperature at which the vapors of the

fuel will keep burning (for 3-5 seconds) after being ignited and the
ignition source removed.
Cleveland Apparatus ( Open Cup )

• Flash/Fire point tester

• Non-Equilibrium Test
Methodology

• Open Cup Method

• For uncontained fuels
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2.

4.
1.
 Materials Used

1. Electric Kettle 2. Metal Clips, Styrofoam, 3. Food Thermometer

& Stick
 Materials Used

4. Empty Can 5. Stirrer 6. Lighter

 Materials Used

Water Diesel (Fuel 1) Gasoline (Fuel 2)

Testing of Flash/Fire Point of Diesel
 Testing of Flash/Fire Point of Diesel

Temperature (°C) Flash Point Fire Point

Fuel: Diesel (First Trial)
Initial Temp.: 30 - - Intervals of measure: 60 secs

32 - - Initial Temperature of Water: 29°C

35 - -

40 - -

45 - -

52 - -

57 Yes -

75 - -
 Testing of Flash/Fire Point of Diesel
Temperature Flash Point Fire Point
(°C) Fuel: Diesel (Second Trial)
Initial Temp.: 30 - -
32 - - Intervals: 60 secs <50 °C, 30 secs >50°C
35 - -
40 - - Initial Temperature of Water: 29°C
43 - -
45 - -
47 - -
50 - -
53 - -
56 Yes -
58 - -
59 Yes -
60 - -
63 - -
66 - -
72 Yes -
74 Yes -
76 - -
80 Yes -
83 - -
87 - -
90 Yes -
93 Yes - Initial Temperature Flash Point
95 Yes -
97 Yes -
100 Yes -
>100   Yes
Testing of Flash/Fire Point of Gasoline
 Testing of Flash/Fire Point of Gasoline

Temperature (°C) Flash Point Fire Point

Fuel: Gasoline
Intervals of measure: 60 secs <50 °C
Initial Temp.: 28 - Igniting until
Initial Temperature of Water: 25°C
extinguish

29 - Igniting until

extinguish

Initial Temperature Fire Point

(Fire Point)
 Experimental Results Theoretical
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel: Diesel
Initial Temperature: 30°C
Flash Point: >52 °C
Flash Point: 56 °C
Fire Point: ---
Fire Point: >100°C VS
Autoignition Temp: 256 °C
Therefore, Diesel is Combustible!
Since its Flash Point is >38°C

Fuel: Gasoline Fuel: Gasoline

Initial Temperature: 25°C Flash Point: -43 °C
Flash Point: <25°C
VS Fire Point: ---
Fire Point: 25°C Autoignition Temp: 280 °C
Therefore, Gasoline is Flammable!
Since its Flash Point is <38°C