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
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
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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Used Oil Testing: Contaminant Analysis Tests
This post is about used oil testing for contaminants, one of three basic categories of oil analysis tests. Regarding the importance of this testing, Eurofins TestOil’s Matt McMahon, Oil Analyst III Field Technician, advises, “Generally, the early detection of contaminants provides actionable information to rectify and address issues before significant lubricant degradation and mechanical damage…
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Getting Started with Oil Analysis? Learn How Fewer Oil Changes Deliver ROI.
Interested in getting started with oil analysis? There will never be a better time than now. Eurofins TestOil oil analysis experts routinely save industrial customers both time and money with evidence-based advice on when and when not to change the oil at their plants. One of the many ROI benefits of professional industrial oil…
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