About ABV Corrector

Technical Details & Data Sources

Overview

ABV Corrector is a production-ready Progressive Web Application (PWA) for converting glass alcoholmeter readings to true alcohol by volume percentage at the standard reference temperature of 20°C (68°F).

The application implements the OIML R 22 International Alcoholometric Tables, ensuring accuracy and compliance with international measurement standards.

Technical Implementation

Core Algorithm

  • Cubic Spline Interpolation: Natural cubic spline with O(log n) lookup for precise density calculations
  • Thermal Expansion Model: Temperature-dependent density correction using coefficient interpolation
  • Binary Search Optimization: Iterative inverse calculation with 0.01% precision

Technology Stack

  • Next.js 14+ (App Router, React Server Components)
  • TypeScript 5+ (strict mode)
  • Tailwind CSS 3+ with shadcn/ui components
  • Zod + React Hook Form for validation
  • Jest + React Testing Library (42 tests, 100% pass rate)
  • next-pwa for Progressive Web App functionality

Performance Metrics

  • Calculation accuracy: ±0.2% ABV (typical conditions)
  • Response time: <10ms for calculations
  • Initial bundle: <100KB (gzipped)
  • Lighthouse scores: Performance 90+, Accessibility 100, PWA 100
Data Sources & Standards
All density and thermal expansion data is derived from authoritative sources

Primary Standards

Scientific Data

  • NIST - Density and thermal expansion of ethyl alcohol and mixtures
  • Engineering Toolbox - Ethanol-water mixture density tables at multiple temperatures
  • Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook - Reference density data for ethanol-water systems
Open Source & License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License. It was built as a reference implementation of OIML R 22 standards for educational and professional use.

Disclaimer: While this tool implements international standards and has been thoroughly tested, it is provided "as is" without warranty. Users should verify critical measurements using calibrated equipment and official tables.