Filters and Filter/Waterseparators according EI (former API) for Aircraft Refuelling purposes

Due to the demanding operating conditions and the severe consequences of failure of equipment the requirements for aviation fuel treatment are more stringent than the requirements for any other fuel treatment. Not only the presence of solids, but also the presence of water can result in expensive repairs and ultimately plane crashes.

The worldwide awareness of the specific requirements for the treatment of aircraft fuels have resulted in detailed specifications for fuel systems, filters, filter/waterseparators, monitors and auxiliary equipment. The specifications are developed and maintained by the Energy Institute (EI) and the Institute of Petroleum (IP) and followed around the world.

Before supplying equipment for the treatment of Aviation Fuel extensive full scale and single element tests must be performed and witnessed on similar equipment to proof the quality of the equipment and the fulfilment of the requirements. After passing the tests the parameters can be used to calculate and construct the equipment for field use.

In close cooperation with Faudi Aviation GmbH, based in Germany (for more information www.faudi-aviation.com) Hydro-Carbon Filtration & Separation B.V. offers spare parts and licensed equipment like Filters (according EI 1590), Filter/Waterseparators (according EI 1581), Monitors (according EI 1583) for both Civil and Military Aviation applications.

For a general description of the equipment mentioned above we refer to the related pages Filtration and Separation solutions.