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

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

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

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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Turbine Oil Analysis: Eurofins TestOil Offers this Essential Test

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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Flash Point Testing: 2 Methods Offered By Eurofins TestOil

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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