Measuring Vapour Pressure in Fuels
The New RVP Pro Instrument Launch from Koehler
SciMed Webinar
Wednesday 25th March - 2PM
Join SciMed for the Official Launch of the Koehler RVP Pro
SciMed invites you to an exclusive live webinar introducing the Koehler RVP Pro, the latest innovation in vapour pressure testing for petroleum products.
Vapour pressure measurement is critical in determining fuel volatility, safety, performance, and regulatory compliance. In this session, our specialists will explore how the RVP Pro delivers accurate, reliable results while aligning with key ASTM methods used across the fuel testing sector.
This webinar includes a live demonstration of the instrument followed by an interactive Q&A session with technical experts from both SciMed and Koehler.
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What will I learn?
This webinar will provide a practical and technical overview of vapour pressure testing in modern petroleum laboratories.
Attendees will gain insight into:
The fundamentals of vapour pressure measurement in fuels
Why vapour pressure matters for quality control and safety
Key ASTM methods relevant to petroleum vapour pressure testing
How the Koehler RVP Pro aligns with industry standards
Instrument features and workflow advantages
Data interpretation and best practice for reliable results
The session concludes with a live Q&A, allowing you to raise specific technical or application questions with the product experts.
Meet the Speakers
SCIMED
Bronwen Steadman - Product Manager
Bronwen has over 20 years experience with analytical instrumentation working with a variety of techniques and industries during that period.
She joined SciMed in 2022 and looks after instruments from Koehler and AD Systems for Lubricants Testing, the InfraCal for Oils and Greases measurements, the Sherwood range of instruments for elemental analysis and the Schmidt and Haensch range for polarimetry, refractometry and density.
SCIMED
Dr Rebecca Hudson-Kershaw - Product Manager
Rebecca Hudson-Kershaw is a Product Manager at SciMed Ltd, responsible for the AD Systems and Koehler petrochemical testing portfolio. She also covers Thermo rheometers, Spectro Infracal and Schmidt & Haensch.
With a background in Chemical Engineering and a PhD focused in rheology, Rebecca brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Throughout her career, she has accrued ten years of experimental rheology experience, with a particular focus on developing new rheometric techniques. Rebecca joined SciMed as Product Manager in 2023
Koehler Instrument Company Inc.
Angelina Precilla - Technical Application Engineer
Angela Angelina Precilla is a Technical Application Engineer at Koehler Instrument Company, where she works at the intersection of engineering, standards, and global commercial strategy.
She supports petroleum, lubricant, and fuel testing applications across international markets, collaborating closely with sales, service, R&D, and external industry partners worldwide.
Angelina is actively involved in global technical collaborations, including ASTM standards discussions, product development initiatives, calibration and service partnerships, and strategic instrument positioning across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. She regularly conducts technical presentations and supports international sales teams to ensure accurate application matching, regulatory compliance, and method alignment.
Her work focuses on translating complex test methods into practical laboratory solutions, guiding customers through standard selection, instrument configuration, and real-world implementation.
Location
Webinar Event Details
Date: Wednesday 25th March
Time: 2:00pm (UK Time)
Location: Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams
Cost: Attendance is free, but registration is required.
Rheology Masterclass Agenda
Morning
Afternoon
9:00-9:30 Registration, Coffee & Pastries
9.30-9:40 Welcome and SciMed Introduction
9:40-10:10 Part 1: Theoretical background and measurement of the dynamic shear viscosity
10.10-10:40 Part 2: Yield stress and time-dependent flow behavior
10:40-11:25 RheoWin Software
11:25-11:45 NEW: Powder Rheology Accessory
11:45-12:00 Break
12.00-13.00 Part 3: Viscoelasticity, creep recovery tests and oscillatory tests
13.00-13.15 Part 4: Tribology
13.15-14.00 Lunch
14.00-15.00 Practical session
15.00-15.15 Break
15.15-15.45 Practical session
15.45-16.20 Well Prepared – Good Results
16.20 Q & A session and close of Masterclass by 16:30
Please note this is a provisional agenda. Please do get in touch if there is anything you would like to learn or see on the day.
About Scimed
SciMed is a leading supplier of scientific instrumentation in the UK and Ireland, specialising in supplying analytical instrumentation and process equipment from industry-leading manufacturers.
The company has been in operation for 40 years and caters to various industries ranging from academic institutions, large-scale industry and contract testing laboratories to start-ups and SMEs.
SciMed takes pride in helping scientists, engineers and technicians solve their analytical and process challenges, providing effective aftersales care for the lifetime of their customers’ investments.
About Koehler
Koehler Instrument Company is a global manufacturer of petroleum testing instrumentation, designing analytical equipment that complies with internationally recognised ASTM, IP and ISO standards.
With decades of expertise in fuel, lubricant and petrochemical analysis, Koehler supports laboratories worldwide with reliable, standards-compliant testing solutions and strong technical support.