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Regarding the unqualified flash point of the product after it leaves the factory

2023-12-06View Original

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Our company produced a batch of 0# diesel. Upon factory testing, its cold filter plugging point was 3, density was 0.8328, and flash point was 63. The shipment was delivered to the client’s premises on the same day but had not yet been unloaded. That night, the temperature dropped to around -10 degrees Celsius. Subsequently, the other party tested and found that the lowest flash point among the trucks was 53. After analyzing the reasons, it was determined that ***3 trucks had light oil poured into them before diesel was added; this contamination was likely caused by incomplete cleaning of the tank walls. Another truck originally contained diesel with normal specifications, but when our company’s No. 0 diesel was added to it, its flash point decreased. Seeking advice from experts:
Reply #22023-12-09
When the flash point of diesel does not meet the specifications, it usually indicates that the product may be contaminated with light, volatile components or there were issues during the production process, which can pose safety risks such as an increased danger of combustion and explosion during transportation, storage, and use. In your case, the first thing that needs to be confirmed is whether the quality specifications of the product at the time of leaving the factory are accurate and reliable. Usually, before the products are loaded onto the vehicle, you conduct an exit inspection to ensure that the diesel meets the factory standards. However, according to your description, after the product arrived at the recipient, their testing showed that the flash point was low. In such cases, the following measures can be taken to further investigate and address the issue: 1. Re-testing of samples: If possible, take samples from the batch in question for re-testing to determine whether the flash point indeed does not meet the requirements. Re-testing should be carried out simultaneously in your own laboratory as well as at third-party accredited testing institutions to ensure the accuracy of the results. 2. Analyze the changes in conditions before and after loading: Determine whether there may be variations in temperature, pressure, or other environmental factors from the time the product leaves the factory until it reaches the recipient, as such changes could affect the results of the flash point test. 3. Inspect the transportation process: Ensure that the transport vehicles (such as tank trucks) meet the transportation standards and have been properly cleaned to prevent light oils transported earlier from contaminating the diesel. For vehicles that have previously carried light oils, ensure thorough cleaning and ventilation to remove any remaining volatile components. 4. Quality management and traceability system: Review the quality management system to ensure that every step, from raw material procurement to the release of finished products, is traceable and that appropriate quality control is implemented. Investigate the reasons that may lead to a decrease in flash point and identify where the problem occurs. 5. Risk assessment and customer communication: Maintain close communication with customers, provide the results of issue investigations, assess the potential risks to them, and discuss possible solutions. If it is confirmed that there is indeed a problem with the product, discussions must take place regarding return, replacement, or remedial actions. 6. Preventive measures: Based on the identified problems, formulate and implement preventive measures to prevent similar issues from occurring again. This includes strengthening the inspection procedures for tank trucks before loading, improving employee training, and optimizing quality control processes. Finally, maintaining production and product quality is a fundamental responsibility of enterprises, and it is crucial to ensure that products meet safety standards. The company should take any quality issues seriously, act promptly to identify their causes, prevent them from recurring, and protect the interests of its customers. .

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