Ammonia
October 12, 2017 3:38 pm Leave your thoughtsAmmonia gas is extremely soluble in water. It is the natural product of decay of organic nitrogen compounds. Although it
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Sulfate
October 12, 2017 3:37 pm Leave your thoughtsSulfates occur naturally in numerous minerals, including barite epsomite and gypsum. These dissolved minerals contribute to the mineral content of
Nitrite
October 12, 2017 3:36 pm Leave your thoughtsThe nitrite ion contains nitrogen in a relatively unstable oxidisation state. Chemical and biological processes can further reduce nitrite to
Nitrate
October 12, 2017 3:35 pm Leave your thoughtsHigh nitrate levels in water can cause methemoglobinemia, or baby-blue syndrome. You cannot detect nitrate unless chemically analysed as it
Magnesium Hardness
October 12, 2017 3:34 pm Leave your thoughtsMagnesium is found in water because it is washed from rocks and subsequently ends up in the water supply. Magnesium
Calcium Hardness
October 12, 2017 3:32 pm Leave your thoughtsCalcium occurs in water naturally and is an important determination of water hardness. It also functions as a pH stabiliser
Total Hardness
October 12, 2017 3:31 pm Leave your thoughtsHard water is caused by the presence of naturally occurring calcium and magnesium salts. Water with small amounts of these
Total Alkalinity
October 12, 2017 3:29 pm Leave your thoughtsTotal alkalinity is the total concentration of bases in water expressed as parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per litre (mg/L)
Water – Chloride
October 12, 2017 3:28 pm Leave your thoughtsChloride should be tested as it can corrode metals and pipes which can then affect the taste of food products;
Water – pH
October 12, 2017 3:27 pm Leave your thoughtsTesting a water’s pH level will indicate the water’s acidity or basicity. Testing tap water is important to ensure that
Total Bacteria Count
October 12, 2017 3:25 pm Leave your thoughtsTotal bacteria count represents the total bacterial load in any given sample. This test is set out to detect all
Water Coliforms (Total & E.Coli)
October 12, 2017 2:26 pm Leave your thoughtsThis is the most basic test for bacterial contamination of a water supply. Total coliform counts give a general indication
Specification testing – EN228 Petrol
October 12, 2017 11:16 am Leave your thoughtsIn many cases a selection of carefully chosen tests will be sufficient to identify specification failure due contamination or misfuelling.
Specification testing – EN590 Diesel
October 12, 2017 11:08 am Leave your thoughtsIn many cases a selection of carefully chosen tests will be sufficient to identify specification failure due contamination or misfuelling.
Distillation
October 12, 2017 9:59 am Leave your thoughtsDistillation is a technique for characterising petroleum fractions and products. It can be used to verify if a fuel sample
Flash Point
October 12, 2017 9:19 am Leave your thoughts“The flash point of a volatile material is the lowest temperature at which vapours of the material will ignite, when given an ignition source.”
Biodiesel Content – FAME
October 12, 2017 8:54 am Leave your thoughtsFatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) is the primary constituent of biodiesel. A certain percentage of FAME in forecourt diesel fuel
FTIR Spectroscopy Analysis
October 11, 2017 3:58 pm Leave your thoughtsFourier-transfer Infra Red Spectroscopy (FTIR) is a powerful tool for analysis of oil, grease and fuel samples. It is especially
Grease Analysis – Bulk Properties
October 11, 2017 2:53 pm Leave your thoughtsSome of the key properties covered include: Drop Point Cone Penetration Oil Separation Oil Content Base Oil Viscosity Elastomer Compatibility
Failure Analysis – Failed Component Examination and Testing
October 10, 2017 4:30 pm Leave your thoughtsIn addition to wear debris analysis we are able to review failed components and engage a select group of partners
Failure Analysis – Wear Metal Analysis
October 4, 2017 2:00 pm Leave your thoughtsDepending on the failure mode (e.g. wear related or catastrophic failure due to overloading), there may be wear metal evidence
Remaining Useful Life Evaluation Routine – RULER
August 15, 2017 9:20 am Leave your thoughtsRemaining Useful Life Estimation Routine (RULER) uses Linear Sweep Voltammetry to measure the levels of Amine and Phenol anti-oxidant additives
Oxidation Stability – RPVOT
August 14, 2017 4:19 pm Leave your thoughtsA key property of the oil is its oxidation stability – that is, its ability to resist oxidation. A standard
Varnish and Membrane Patch Colorimetry
August 14, 2017 11:20 am Leave your thoughtsVarnish Varnish is the sticky residue created by the decay of both mineral and synthetic lubricants. If left unchecked it
Analytical Ferrography
July 10, 2017 4:27 pm Leave your thoughtsAnalytical Ferrography is a technique for depositing and analysing wear particles contained in an oil or grease sample. The sample