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Petrol fuel inspection is a crucial quality control process within the logistics chain, mitigating major trade risks associated with discrepancies in specification, quantity, and documentation compliance in petrol fuel export and import operations.

CISS GROUP offers comprehensive petrol fuel inspection services to leading oil corporations and international trading companies at storage facilities, factories, and ports worldwide.

Due to its classification as a hazardous material, petrol fuel requires strict adherence to safety regulations. Gasoline is a transparent liquid with a distinct odor, available in various grades such as A-72, A-76, A-80, AI-91, AI-92, AI-93, AI-95, and AI-98. Beyond octane levels, gasoline composition varies based on additives and impurities. Proper storage in dark conditions is essential when testing characteristics such as color, octane rating, tetraethyl lead and inhibitor content, sedimentation properties, stability, and neutralization numbers. Extended storage can degrade gasoline quality by increasing tar levels. Tank farms issue passports for each fuel type, indicating its grade and essential physical and chemical properties, directly influencing fuel consumption and engine reliability.

CISS GROUP’s accredited inspectors and laboratory technicians conduct petrol fuel inspections at every stage of the supply chain.

The main stages of petrol fuel inspection:

Incoming and outgoing petrol fuel inspection

This phase occurs during the transfer of petrol fuel into or out of storage tanks, vessels, barges, tank trucks, railway tank cars, elevators, or port tanks. CISS GROUP inspectors visually assess storage conditions, ensuring fuel transparency, purity, and absence of foreign substances or odors.

Cleanliness inspection of containers and vessel holds

Before loading, a thorough visual examination ensures that containers and vessel holds are clean and suitable for petrol fuel transportation. Inspectors verify the integrity of surfaces, locks, hinges, fasteners, rubber seals, and hold covers to maintain transport safety standards.

Loading supervision and sampling

Inspectors oversee loading, verifying gross and net weights during re-weighing. For fuel loaded into holds, weight assessments occur at initial, intermediate, and final stages using the draft survey method. The fumigation process is monitored, while fuel quality is visually assessed. Samples are collected per industry standards, forming composite samples. Upon completion, containers and holds are sealed, and detailed reports with direct client access are generated. CISS GROUP provides 24/7 inspection and sampling services.

Laboratory analysis of petrol fuel quality

Quality testing is conducted exclusively in accredited laboratories according to international contract standards. Key parameters analyzed include knock resistance, density at 15°C or 20°C (as per country-specific standards), resin concentration via Budarov’s method, color, aromatic hydrocarbon volume fraction, benzene content, oxygen and oxygenate volume fraction, vapor pressure, fractional composition, lead concentration, acidity, sulfur content, pH levels, water-soluble acid and alkali presence, iodine number, unsaturated hydrocarbon content, mercaptan and hydrogen sulfide sulfur levels, kinematic viscosity, flash point, and ash content.

Photo and video documentation

Each inspection stage is documented through photographs and videos with timestamps. Upon completion, CISS GROUP provides a detailed visual report covering all inspection processes.

Certification

Following the petrol fuel inspection, final certificates and reports are issued. Clients can verify document authenticity via a unique QR code, linking to the CISS GROUP platform where secure PDF versions are stored. These certificates incorporate a digital cryptographic signature, ensuring authenticity and security.

Digitally signed certificates are often required by financial institutions to confirm the integrity of trade transactions when financing through letters of credit.

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