Diesel Fuel Testing & Analysis

• Potential uses: Routine fuel testing; spot-checking contamination; verification of fuel properties; checking for contamination of bulk fuel deliveries
• Problems addressed: Starting, power, low temperatures, noise, fuel economy, gross contamination, abrasive wear, filter plugging, or corrosion
• Tests included: Bottom Solids and Water*, ISO Particle Count, % Water by KF, Clear & Bright Fuel Test (Visual Check), and Distillation**
• Recommended frequency: 2x per year or more frequently if fuel quality or cleanliness is below standard

*not offered in the U.S. | **outsourced in the U.S.

• Potential uses: Verification of condition of diesel fuel in storage; basic assessment of fuel contamination
• Problems addressed: Starting, power, low temperatures, noise, fuel economy, gross contamination, abrasive wear, filter plugging, corrosion, bacterial growth, cross-contamination with oils/coolants/detergents
• Tests included: Bottom Solids and Water*, ISO Particle Count, Sediment Photo, % Water by KF, Clear & Bright Fuel Test (Visual Check), ICP Spectrometry, Bacteria/Yeast/Mold, and Distillation**
• Recommended Frequency: Whichever comes first: 4x per year (quarterly) or after a full bulk inventory turn (cycle)

*not offered in the U.S. | **outsourced in the U.S.

• Potential uses: Seasonal validation of diesel fuel; routine testing of emergency generators
• Problems addressed: Starting, power, low temperatures, noise, fuel economy, gross contamination, gross contamination, corrosion, verification of ULSD
• Tests included: Bottom Solids and Water**, % Water by KF, Clear & Bright Fuel Test (Visual Check), Viscosity @40C, Cloud Point**, Distillation**, Density**, Cetane Index** (Calculation from Distillation and Density)
• Recommended frequency: Triggered by significant weather changes (rapid temperature swings, dust storms, heavy rain/snow, etc.) or during seasonal change-over (summer vs winter)

*not offered in the U.S. | **outsourced in the U.S.

• Potential uses: Confirm adherence to following specifications: Caterpillar, Komatsu, Cummins, ASTM D975, Worldwide Fuel Charter, Canadian General Standards Board (GGSB)
• Problems addressed: Starting, power, low temperatures, noise, fuel economy, gross contamination, abrasive wear, filter plugging, corrosion, pump wear, cross-contamination with oils/coolants/detergents, verification of ULSD
• Tests included: Bottom Solids and Water**, Viscosity @40C, ISO Particle Count, % Water by KF, Clear & Bright Fuel Test (Visual Check), ICP Spectrometry, Flash Point (Closed Cup), Cloud Point**, Sulfur**, Active Sulfur (Copper Corrosion), Distillation**, Density**, Cetane Index** (Calculation from Distillation and Density)
• Recommended frequency: Event-triggered or depends on cleanliness compliance
• NOTE: Exact specifications may require additional tests. Contact us for more information.

*not offered in the U.S. | **outsourced in the U.S.

• Potential uses: For troubleshooting specific issues or to confirm if diesel fuel in long term storage is acceptable for continued usage
• Problems addressed: Starting, power, low temperatures, noise, fuel economy, gross contamination, corrosion, verification of ULSD, fuel stability
• Tests included: Bottom Solids and Water**, Viscosity @40C, ISO Particle Count, Sediment Photo, % Water by KF, Clear & Bright Fuel Test (Visual Check), ICP Spectrometry, Bacteria/Yeast/Mold, Cloud Point**, Sulfur**, Active Sulfur (Copper Corrosion), Distillation**, Density**, Cetane Index** (Calculation from Distillation and Density)
• Recommended frequency: 2x annually

*not offered in the U.S. | **outsourced in the U.S.