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Spectrometry
Spectrometry detects and measures concentrations of wear metals, additive elements and contaminants.
Fluid Life uses the Inductively – Coupled Plasma method which is configured to measure 23 elements
in a single burn, each element displayed in ppm on a color coded report. Wear Metal Origins.pdf
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Viscosity
Viscosity is defined as a measurement of a fluid's resistance to flow and is arguably the most important
lubricant property. Fluid Life reports viscosity at both 40°C and 100°C for all samples using our own multiple
pass patented technology. This state of the art Fluid Life designed and built viscometer is marketed worldwide.
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Soot
Today's diesel engines, meeting the latest environmental emission regulations, require the
engine oils to hold and control significantly higher levels of soot. Therefore, the soot content in
diesel engine oils is a key indicator in monitoring the combustion condition of the engine.
Fluid Life monitors and reports soot content as a percentage.
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Glycol and Fuel Contamination
Both glycol and fuel can have severe detrimental effects on the performance of the
engine oil and operating components. Fluid Life's method of tracking glycol and fuel contamination
encompasses the very best analytical technology available.
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Water Contamination
The presence of water in an industrial system is detrimental to its lubricant’s properties,
not to mention the chemical corrosion it can cause on metallic parts. Fluid Life’s Series 1 in-house
screening test, describes water levels as negative, reportable, unacceptable or severe.
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Oxidation/Nitration
Analysis of clean burning engines such as natural gas engines use oxidation and
nitration values to indicate chemical degradation, which can lead to troublesome
deposits on valves and pistons.
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