Category Archives: Advanced Testing

Oil Compatibility Testing ASTM D7155: Part 1: Overview

Fluid compatibility testing is a critical process in industries, such as power generation, chemical manufacturing and agriculture. It’s an assessment as to whether two or more fluids can be mixed with each other without adverse chemical, physical, or performance-related issues. It can also be a requirement to meet certain safety and compliance regulations.Problems caused by…
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ASTM D130 Copper Corrosion Testing Provided by Eurofins TestOil

ASTM D130, the Copper Corrosion Test, evaluates the corrosive/tarnishing properties of hydrocarbon-based substances, including fuels, lubricants, and additives, on copper. This test is crucial for assessing fluid compatibility with copper and copper alloy components in equipment. It ensures that fuels meet corrosion standards and that lubricant and hydraulic fluids are safe for use in systems…
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Oil Analysis for Mining Operations Delivers ROI

TestOil, the industry leader in same day oil analysis, offers comprehensive lubricant analysis for mining that significantly reduces downtime for very expensive equipment operating in some of the world’s harshest conditions.            The biggest concerns in maintaining mining equipment health are wear and contamination. This equipment operates in demanding environmental conditions: continually exposed to the ingress…
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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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Turbine Oil Analysis: Eurofins TestOil Offers this Essential Test

Although turbine oil could last for more than a decade, it can start degrading long before that. Given this and because oil is the lifeblood of turbines, regular testing is important. While monthly oil analysis delivers a basic view of the oil’s condition, there are additional tests that should be performed annually to monitor key performance…
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