Category Archives: Advanced Testing

Fuel Tank Sampling Best Practices

When it comes to fuel analysis, the accuracy of the results is only as good as the quality of the sample provided. This means that improperly collected samples can lead to misleading results, missed contamination issues, or costly equipment failures. Taking a clean, representative fuel sample from the right location(s) is crucial for getting accurate…
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Server Coolant Testing for Thermal Control Systems (TCS)

As server technology continues to press thermal boundaries, maintaining the health of your Thermal Control System (TCS) has become more critical than ever. A key factor in keeping these systems operating at peak performance is accurate testing and best practice management of server coolant. Whether you’re deploying a new system or maintaining an existing one,…
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Fuel, Oil and Coolant Analysis for Backup Generators

Generators are critical in applications where power continuity is essential for safety, security, operations, and/or data integrity. Following are some vital applications that rely heavily on generators: • Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities: Lives depend on uninterrupted power for ventilators, surgical equipment, medication refrigeration, and lighting during surgeries or emergencies.• Data Centers: Data loss or server…
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Oil Testing for Compressors Explained by Eurofins TestOil

The oil in compressors needs to be tested regularly to ensure the system operates efficiently and reliably. This analysis is crucial in order to monitor the oil’s condition, detect contamination, prevent damage and optimize the frequency of oil changes. Benefits include: • Early Detection of Problems: Oil sampling can help detect potential problems before they…
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Filter Debris Analysis for Wind Turbines

Filter Debris Analysis (FDA) reveals the wealth of information trapped in filters. Along with oil analysis, it delivers a comprehensive assessment of machine wear. FDA is key for industries that include aviation, heavy machinery and energy—wind in particular--to identify wear patterns, contamination sources, and mechanical issues.With standard oil analysis, only particles circulating in the oil…
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Turbidity Testing for Servers with Cold Plate Cooling Systems

Most high-performance server OEMs, including Lenovo , recommend continuous oversight of system coolant properties such as conductivity, pH, corrosion rate, and turbidity to ensure optimal performance and longevity of HPC systems.Turbidity testing for cold plate cooling systems, in particular, is crucial. Elevated turbidity levels can signal the presence of particulates or contaminants that may impair…
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