AVIATION FUEL

FILTRATION & SENSING

TECHNOLOGY

Quality made in Germany

QUALITY
GUARANTEES SAFETY
Market-based solutions
■ Clean, dry aviation fuel is a basic prerequisite for aviation safety. Only the most highly
specified products, manufactured to the highest quality by specialists in the field, provide
the necessary assurances.

Typical contaminants that may be present in aviation fuels include free water, particulate,
microbiological growth and surfactants. These contaminants can be introduced at any
stage in the distribution system and can cause adverse effects on the fuel management
and control systems on-board aircraft.
Free water can be considered the major contaminant as microbiological activity takes
place at the interface between fuel and water and the resultant slime corrodes and effects
aircraft fuel systems. Additionally, due to the low temperatures at high altitudes, ice
crystals can form and block fuel lines. Particulate must also be filtered to the minimum,
otherwise on-board filters may block resulting in bypassing and particulate reaching the
aircraft fuel components and engines.

Sand Rust Free Water Microbiological

Growth

For decades, FAUDI Aviation has been researching innovative filtration solutions
and pioneering sensor technologies. Our many years of experience and continuous
improvement process set global standards for product and service quality. Our product
range is perfectly coordinated with aviation fuel quality requirements and will help lower
operating costs, reduce system downtimes and help ensure an efficient work process.

FAUDI Aviation is a company with international presence which above all offers the
familiar quality standard: Made in Germany.

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SENSOR
TECHNOLOGY
Precision and Innovation

Whether a light sport or wide bodied aircraft is refuelled,

fuel quality from refinery to aircraft is our top priority.
■ The distribution of aviation fuels from the refinery to the Our product range comprises state-of-the-art sensor technology
aircraft includes many stages where various contaminants enter for the detection of free water in fuel, detection of bulk water such
the fuel distribution system. Continuous monitoring of fuel quality as in sumps of filter/water separators, as well as an electronic
in all areas of use is necessary in order to meet the highest safety system for recognizing the maximum permitted differential
requirements. pressures. Detection and monitoring take place in real time. Users
are continuously informed of the quality of the fuel and can take
As the pioneer in new developments and use of innovative action in good time if there are any deviations.
technologies, FAUDI Aviation recognized early on that continuous
monitoring, recording and evaluation technology make the FAUDI Aviation sensor technology offers the right solution with a
handling of aviation fuel simpler, more economically efficient, worldwide reach.
and ultimately much safer.

AFGUARD® SLUGGUARD®
Electronic sensor for detection of free water in aviation fuel. The AFGUARD® This sensor recognises different media in filter vessel sumps, pipes and
sensor is qualified for use as an alternative to Chemical Water Detectors filter heads. SLUGGUARD® fulfils the EI 1592 specification.
(CWD) by Joint Inspection Group (JIG). AFGUARD® is regarded as fail safe
and fully hazardous-area (ATEX and IECEx) approved. The Sensor System
conforms to ISO 13849 standard.

Contamination Control System (CCS) DPGUARD®

Fully automated controller. The CCS is developed to process data from Automatic calculation of corrected differential pressure measurement
FAUDI sensors, like AFGUARD® and SLUGGUARD®. considering flow rate effects.

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YOUR AVIATION INDUSTRY
PARTNER
Since 1938

A
S
Refinery Microfilter Clay Filter Filter/Water Terminal Storage
Separator

A A
S Airport Fuel Depot S
Filter/Water Filter/Water
Separator Separator

Mobile units with two stage Filter/Water Separator

or single stage vessel with AFGUARD® sensor

S
Filter/Water
Refueller Separator

S
Filter/Water
Separator
A
or
Hydrant Dispenser Filter/Water
Separator

S
Single Stage
Vessel
Hydrant Cart

Fuelling Nozzle

Airport Hydrant System Commercial/Military Aviation General Aviation

 Filter/Water Separators (acc. to EI 1581)
Filter/water separators intended for use in com-
mercial aviation fuel (defined as Category C),
A military aviation fuel (defined as Category M)
and military aviation fuel containing a thermal
S stability additive (defined as Category M100).
Microfilter Filter/Water A filter/water separator is a two-stage system
Separator designed to remove free water and particulate
from fuel at refineries, terminals, fuel depots,
refuellers and hydrant dispensers.

Tanker Tank Wagon

Microfilter Microfilters (acc. to EI 1590)

Microfilters are designed to be used as pre­
filters protecting downstream elements in
Ship/Barge Pipeline
filter/water separators. Microfilters remove
particulate in aviation fuel handling systems.
Route of Transport

A AFGUARD® Clean and Dry Fuel

Filter Monitors (acc. to EI 1583)
Filter Monitors were designed to remove low
S SLUGGUARD® Risk of Contaminated Fuel levels of dirt and absorb low levels of free
water from aviation fuels. The specification
EI 1583 will be withdrawn by no later than
31 December 2020.
The FAUDI Aviation drop-in solution is the Dirt
Defence filter (acc. to EI 1599) designed to filter
■ Starting out with small, hand-operated fuelling units back in particulate from aviation fuels. Must be used
1938, our offering has over the last decades developed into complex in conjunction with water sensing technology
to EI 1598 and consider EI 1592 electronic bulk
and high quality filter units that can be monitored and controlled with detection water.
state-of-the-art sensor technology. Whether refineries, fuel storages,
terminals or fuelling vehicles, our products are used anywhere where
the highest safety standards and professional know-how are needed.

Clay Treater and Screen Basket Filter

Clay Treaters are designed to remove sur-
factants from aviation fuels.

Screen basket filters are intended for use in

aviation fuels for bulk filtration upstream of
microfilters.

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RESEARCH
& DEVELOPMENT
Test Rig
■ Filters and sensors that are used in the handling of aviation fuels are subject to strict
international controls and must be approved for their application.

Therefore, before market introduction, all FAUDI Aviation products are tested under in-
dustry expert witnessing with comprehensive qualification runs based on the respec-
tive specification. For this purpose, FAUDI Aviation has a test rig in its research and
development department that is one of the most technologically advanced of its kind.
The interconnected labs review raw materials whilst new products are being developed
and test the products under controlled conditions, before qualifying them for production
and application.

Manufacturers from similar industries and military facilities use the FAUDI Aviation test rig
to test their own products under realistic conditions for qualification tests.

The expertise of our Research & Development Department comes from many years of
experience analysing used filter elements and the continuous development of our
product range. End user focused analysis and evaluation methods ensure economic and
effective solutions across the product range.

Continuously developing test methods and application-oriented research characterise

the power of innovation at FAUDI Aviation GmbH.

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CONSTRUCTION
& PRODUCTION
Engineered in Germany

■ Choose FAUDI Aviation to ensure the greatest innovation

and highest quality standards. FAUDI Aviation offers complete
and individualised solutions that meet the most complex of
demands in today’s aviation fuel handling industry. All queries
regarding retrofitting or requirements for spare parts are dealt
with individually and in a timely manner.

Whether dealing with filter vessels or the associated filter

elements, FAUDI Aviation places the greatest value on meticulous
production and high quality products. All stages of production,
from the purchasing of raw materials to delivery of the end
product, are subject to the strictest quality controls according to
internal factory standards and ISO 9001.

Rely on the technical expertise and the high personal commitment

of our employees, from simple queries to projects large and small.
Our archive holds design solutions and product developments
from several decades trust on the specialist knowledge only at
FAUDI Aviation.

Our experience in the development and

construction of various filtration systems and
elements will help reduce fuel quality issues
and maintenance times. We also offer retrofit
solutions and supply spare parts for existing
installations.
Safety

Commercial aviation fuel filtration follows the specifications

of the Energy Institute (EI). FAUDI Aviation was one of the
first manufacturers to perform test and to qualify against
the specifications of the American Petroleum Institute (API)
back in 1973. Since then, the company became recognised
as a respected contributor to those responsible at the API
and later at the EI. We are and will remain a proud partner
of the EI with our committed and expert team contributing
to providing the best solutions in the aviation fuel industry.

FAUDI Aviation has all the licenses required to manufacture

and supply filter vessels and filter elements to the aviation
market. Our products comply with the latest industry
filtration specifications.

EI 1581 Specifications and laboratory qualification

procedures for aviation fuel filter/water separators
EI 1582 Specification for similarity for EI 1581 aviation jet
fuel filter/separators
EI 1583 Laboratory tests and minimum performance levels
for aviation fuel filter monitors
EI 1589 Materials compatibility testing for aviation fuel filter
elements and fuel sensing devices
EI 1590 Specifications and qualification procedures for
aviation fuel microfilters
EI 1592 Design, functional requirements and laboratory
testing protocols for electronic bulk water detectors
for use in aviation fuelling
EI 1596 Design and construction of aviation fuel filter
vessels
EI 1598 Design, functional requirements and laboratory
testing protocols for electronic sensors to monitor
free water and/or particulate matter in aviation fuel
EI 1599 Laboratory tests and minimum performance levels
for aviation fuel dirt defence filters

FAUDI Aviation also holds the important certifications

required for military aviation fuels.

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 FAUDI Aviation head office in Stadtallendorf, Germany

FAUDI Aviation worldwide

■ Attentive customer support and all-round service have been key to FAUDI Aviation’s corporate success. A broad distributor network
ensures that users have a local contact with whom they can communicate in their native language. In countries where there is no local office
or distributor, Area Sales Managers from the headquarters will be there for you in person. A trusting and long-term relationship is the basis for
successful cooperation at FAUDI Aviation. Members of our sales team therefore regularly make trips to visit users around the world to ensure we
understand the issues where we may help. The FAUDI Aviation sales team has maintained good relationships around the world, in many cases
for decades.

Please call us if you are planning a project or have questions about our products or any additional information not available in this brochure.

The FAUDI Aviation Team looks forward to meeting you!

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FAUDI Aviation GmbH

Scharnhorststraße 7B Phone: +49 6428 4465-275
35260 Stadtallendorf Fax: +49 6428 4465-231
Germany Email: contact@faudi-aviation.com www.faudi-aviation.com