Fluid Analysis

Oil Analysis

• 20 Elements
• True Kinematic Viscosity
• Oil Condition Analysis for Soot, Oxidation, Nitration, and Sulfur
• Contaminants Water, Fuel, and Glycol
• Heavy Metal Analysis

Hydraulic and Filtered Transmission Compartments:

• Particle Count, when required

Level 1 Coolant

Coolant sample turnaround time (TAT) expected seven to ten days from arrival at the lab.

• pH
• Glycol
• Freeze point
• Boil point
• Conductivity
• Color
• Oil
• Molybdate
• SCA (nitrite)
• Appearance
• Foam
• Turbidity
• Precipitate
• Ammonia

Level 1 Fuel

• 20 Elements
• Particle Count 11171
• Microscopic Image

Oil Analysis

• 20 Elements
• True Kinematic Viscosity
• Oil Condition Analysis for Soot, Oxidation, Nitration, and Sulfur
• Contaminants Water, Fuel, and Glycol
• Heavy Metal Analysis

Hydraulic and Filtered Transmission Compartments:

• Particle Count, when required

TBN of a used lubricant is a measurement of its ability to neutralize acid using basic buffers; this is a test for engines. All diesel fuels contain some sulfur, but the amount is determined by the amount of sulfur in the crude oil and/or the refiner’s ability or desire to remove it. One of the functions of lubricating oil is to neutralize sulfur byproducts (sulfurous and sulfuric acids), as well as organic acids formed by oxidation. In this way, the oil helps prevent corrosive damage. Additives in the oil contain alkaline compounds formulated to neutralize these acids. The measure of reserve alkalinity in the oil is known as the TBN. Generally, the higher the TBN value, the more reserve alkalinity capacity the oil contains. This test can benefit users of low-ash oils, where the window between good/bad is very narrow.

Oil Analysis

• 20 Elements
• True Kinematic Viscosity
• Oil Condition Analysis for Soot, Oxidation, Nitration, and Sulfur
• Contaminants Water, Fuel, and Glycol
• Heavy Metal Analysis

Hydraulic and Filtered Transmission Compartments:

• Particle Count, when required

TBN of a used lubricant is a measurement of its ability to neutralize acid using basic buffers; this is a test for engines. All diesel fuels contain some sulfur, but the amount is determined by the amount of sulfur in the crude oil and/or the refiner’s ability or desire to remove it. One of the functions of lubricating oil is to neutralize sulfur byproducts (sulfurous and sulfuric acids), as well as organic acids formed by oxidation. In this way, the oil helps prevent corrosive damage. Additives in the oil contain alkaline compounds formulated to neutralize these acids. The measure of reserve alkalinity in the oil is known as the TBN. Generally, the higher the TBN value, the more reserve alkalinity capacity the oil contains. This test can benefit users of low-ash oils, where the window between good/bad is very narrow.

TAN of a used lubricant is one measure of its degree of degradation by oxidation; this test is primarily for sour gas applications and other non-engine compartments, like landfill, methane, natural gas, hydraulic, or pump applications. TAN is an analytical test we use to determine the deterioration of lubricants: the more acidic a lubricant is, the further its degradation has progressed. As oils or hydraulic fluids break down, they generally form acidic byproducts that can be corrosive to metal components, accelerate wear, form deposits, and increase viscosity. As a fluid degrades, the levels of corrosive acids increase along with the danger of component failure. Oxidation, as measured by infrared spectroscopy, correlates well with TAN.

Level II Coolant Includes

• pH
• Glycol
• Freeze point
• Boil point
• Conductivity
• Color
• Oil
• Molybdate
• SCA (nitrite)
• Appearance
• Foam
• Turbidity
• Precipitate
• Ammonia

Inhibitors

• Nitrite
• Nitrate
• Silicate
• Molybdate
• Phosphate
• Borate
• Sebacate
• Sodium
• Potassium

Contaminants

• Glycolate
• Formate
• Carbonate
• Chloride
• Sulfate
• Total Hardness
• Calcium Hardness
• Magnesium Hardness
• Ammonia

Corrosion Products

• Iron
• Copper
• Aluminum
• Lead
• Tin
• Zinc

Level II Fuel Includes

• 20 Elements
• Particle Count ISO Code 11171
• Microbial Growth in Fuel, Test Determines the Type and Degree of Infestation
• Usually Measured by the more Expensive Plate Count System

Do I need a Level II Test?

• Are your filters plugging?
• Are there black-pepper-like floaters in your fuel?
• Is there a slimy substance in your fuel?
• Is there water in your fuel?

If you answer yes to any of the above, this test could help you!