Description:
Cleveland open cup flash point apparatus is to determine the flash point of a petroleum product whose flash point is above 79°C. The apparatus consists of a cast iron stove on which an open cup is fitted on top and a heater with energy regulator is provided to the apparatus. Open cup is provided to perform the test. It is widely used in the oil and petroleum industry to determine the flash or fire point whose temperature range is between 79°C to 400°C. Cleveland Flash Point Tester is used in the Cleveland Open Cup method to measure flash and fire points for petroleum products igniting above 175°F (79°C). The variable control 1,250-Watt nickel-chromium heater assures accurate rate-of-rise temperature settings. The pivoting test-flame burner requires a separate gas supply. The thermometer positioning bracket is adjustable and can be raised for clearance to remove and install the cup. A rugged stainless-steel housing with cooling vents encloses the heater and the open flash cup rests on an insulated platform.