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Crackle Test for Industrial Oil: Simple, but a Great First Line Indicator

The routine Crackle Test reveals the presence of free or emulsified water, but not dissolved water, in oil. It typically detects water concentrations of around 500 parts per million (ppm) or higher. However, specific oils exhibit different crackle detection limits. Understanding the specific detection limit for the oil being tested is critical for useful results.…
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Viscosity Testing for Industrial Lubricants

Definitions• Kinematic Viscosity: The measure of a fluid's resistance to flow under the influence of gravity.• Viscosity Index: A dimensionless number that indicates how much a lubricant's viscosity changes with temperature.• Viscosity SUS: Saybolt Universal Viscosity (SUS) is a unit of measurement that quantifies a fluid's kinematic viscosity using a Saybolt viscometer. ViscosityThe single most…
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Testing Server Coolants: The Key to Protecting Both the Equipment and Your Data

Regular maintenance and monitoring of data center coolant are crucial for ensuring optimal performance and longevity of the cooling system. Testing, in particular, should occur regularly for several reasons:• Contaminant Control: Over time, coolants can accumulate contaminants such as particulate matter, biological growth, or metallic particles from corrosion. These contaminants can block cooling passages and…
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Test Fuel: Eurofins TestOil has Full Capablities

Fuel Testing Services at Eurofins TestOil Most fuel is clean when it leaves the refinery (but not always). Transferring it to trucks and storage tanks exposes it to contamination.  Sources include damaged caps, seals and gaskets, dirty hoses and deficient handling practices. Fuel is also vulnerable to hot weather condensation and cold weather ice crystals.…
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