In aviation fuel projects, the requirement for equipment to be “ASME compliant” is becoming increasingly common. However, in practice, not all equipment presented as “ASME-based” achieves the same level of compliance. The difference lies in how the standard is implemented throughout the manufacturing process. First, it is important to clearly distinguish...
In aviation fuel systems, filter vessels are often viewed simply as filtration equipment. However, from an engineering perspective, a filter vessel is fundamentally a pressure vessel operating under continuous service conditions with extremely high safety requirements. In practice, aviation fuel is transported at high flow rates and pressures through systems such...
In industrial systems using pressure vessels, the greatest risk does not necessarily come from rare incidents, but from equipment that is not designed and controlled according to a unified standard. When pressure, temperature, and operating conditions exceed safe limits, the consequences can be severe. Beyond technical risks, this issue may also...
In the aviation fuel industry, alongside operational standards such as JIG, the technical standards developed by the Energy Institute (EI) play a critical role in ensuring equipment performance and reliability. While JIG focuses on “how the system should be operated,” EI defines “what the equipment must achieve” to meet those...
In aviation fuel operations, risks rarely originate from major incidents - they often begin with small deviations in quality control. Even a very small amount of undetected water or contaminants can affect system reliability. This is why compliance with operational standards such as JIG (Joint Inspection Group) is essential for...
The role of fuel filtration systems in airports Aviation fuel filtration is fundamentally different from industrial filtration. While industrial systems are primarily designed to protect equipment and optimize operations, fuel quality in aviation fuel systems is directly linked to flight safety. Even a small amount of fuel contamination - such as water...