TestOil, the industry leader in oil analysis, has resources for companies that want to get a fresh start with oil analysis as they ramp back up to full production.
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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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Acoustic Imaging and Acoustic Monitoring for Railways, Mining and More Announced by Eurofins TestOil
Realizing the importance of the early detection of air and gas leaks, Eurofins TestOil now offers Acoustic Imaging/Monitoring and leak detection. By detecting and repairing leaks early, Eurofins TestOil can help customers save on energy costs, improve equipment performance, and prevent potentially hazardous safety risks. Air and gas systems play a critical role in…
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Setting Acid Number and Base Number Limits
Setting Acid Number and Base Number Limits There is a rule-of-thumb that oil should be condemned at double its new oil Acid Number, or at half of its new oil Base Number. The problem with this rule is that is has too many exceptions to be valid. Rather than identify the valid instances, it is…
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