The DewTrak II-MO is specifically designed to measure
conditions required for Motor Octane Number
(MON) and Research Octane Number (RON). It
uses the primary method chilled mirror dew/
frost point temperature condensation principle
to determine the water vapor concentration and
a pressure sensor to measure barometric
pressure of the motor intake air/fuel mixture. .
The DewTrak II chilled mirror hygrometer has been adapted
for motor octane testing per ASTM Standards D2699,
D2700 and D2885, where the water vapor content in grains/
lb. of dry air is measured and controlled so an accurate
determination of octane rating of fuels can be made.
Chilled mirror hygrometry is an excellent technology for this
application due to its NIST traceability, inherent stability and
repeatability. To make the system compliant with ASTM
Standards, the DewTrak II-MO also features a sensor that
continuously measures the barometric pressure in inches
of mercury.
The DewTrak II-MO hygrometer probe is inserted into a
specially designed, robust metal manifold that fits onto the
engine air intake duct. The probe forms an air tight seal with
the duct. The manifold has been designed so just a minimal
amount of the probe is in the airflow. It does not change any
aspect of air delivery to the engine. Each manifold is fitted
with a removable, air tight plug so individual probes can be
shuttled between engine test stands for optimum versatility of
measurement. Probes can also be remotely mounted.
All Edgetech Instruments water content analyzers are
manufactured and supported in the USA in a modern, ISO
9001:2015 registered facility with ISO/IEC 17025:2005
accredited calibration laboratory. The DewTrak II-MO is
delivered with a NIST traceability certificate.