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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Flash Point Testing: 2 Methods Offered By Eurofins TestOil
Flash Point measures the lowest temperature at which a liquid generates sufficient vapor to form a flammable mixture with air near its surface. It assesses the flammability and volatility of fuels, oils, solvents, and other chemical substances. Purposes of Flash Point testing include Quality Control: Companies test the flash points of products to ensure consistency…
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Fuel Analysis for Fleets: Which Fleets Need Testing?
Wondering if you need fuelanalysis for your fleet? If you want to ensure fuel quality, maximize uptime, reduce maintenance costs, and lower fuel costs the answer is a big YES. But not just any lab will do. Eurofins TestOil is the trusted laboratory of choice for more than 85 of the largest transit agencies nationwide,…
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Transformer Oil Testing Offered by Eurofins TestOil: Critical info for preserving the life of transformers
Transformer oil testing based on condition and criticality of the asset, enables the detection of hidden faults, monitoring their progression, and taking action before minor issues become major. The transformer oil, often referred to as “insulating oil,” serves multiple functions, including cooling, insulating, and protecting the transformer from internal faults. It is stable at high…
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Karl Fischer Water Test and Why it’s Important Across Most Industries.
Water is detrimental to many things and oil is no exception. Water at levels <0.2% is typically the result of absorption. Higher levels usually indicate a source of water ingress which enters a system primarily through seals, breathers, hatches, contaminated top-off oil and fill caps. Internal leaks through elements such as heat exchangers and water…
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Fuel Testing for Fleets: Five Benefits
Fuel testing with Eurofins TestOil offers several benefits for fleets in particular. It results in significant short-term and long-term savings, increased reliability and improved overall operational efficiency. Following are 5 proven benefits: Extended Engine Life: Contaminated or low-quality fuel causes excessive wear on engines. Testing ensures fuel meets quality standards, helping to extend the engine…
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