Tank Sampling
Properly understanding your fuel condition or contamination levels requires sampling right where the worst contamination can be found – At the tank bottom.
FluidTek has Internationally trained technicians that utilise ATEX II rated sampling equipment to obtain samples in your critical fuel storage tanks that ensure you get the right information when you test the fuel with fuel sample bottles & proper labelling.
Visual Testing
A simple yet very useful initial test for fuel quality allowing very quick identification of high levels of particulate or water contamination.
Fuel is checked for clarity, brightness & cloudiness as well as against ASTM Colour Chart.
Particulate Cleanliness Testing
FluidTek have portable onsite particulate cleanliness testing units. These units can provide immediate reports with ISO/NAS/SAE standards with extremely accurate results. This ensures that our clients know the exact state of their fuels with comparisons provided against Global & SNI standards.
This information allows us to provide targeted guidance on particulate contamination mitigation strategies to get the fuel back to being ready for safe & reliable use.
Water RH % & ppm Test
Quantifies the the amount of water (moisture) as a % of the totally saturated state of the fuel as well as we can provide ppm or total % of water. This is important with the introduction of biodiesel blends, as this water content results in accelerated levels of microbial contamination. This causes sludge to become present in the tank bottom.
Microbial Growth Count
Microbial growth is one of the greatest contamination challenges for stored diesel & biodiesel blends. FluidTek have on site & real time microbial growth testing systems. Not only do these tests provide normal traffic light indication of microbe infestation, they also provide absolute count. This provides understanding of relative traffic light position as well as trending information. Understanding the microbial level present in fuels (especially biodiesel blends) allows us to work with our clients to develop cost effective strategies to reduce or completely remove this serious fuel cleanliness threat.
FAME (biodiesel) Content
On-site & real-time testing for biodiesel % content in fuels. This can provide an understanding of fuel specification as well as if delivered fuels are per their stated specification. This information can be included with the other tested parameters in a comprehensive report.
Site Contamination Assessment
Site review & contamination risk assessment of fuel storage, transfer infrastructure & systems. Process, infrastructure, equipment & procedures are reviewed via a comprehensive audit process.
FluidTek Internationally trained inspectors assess complete fuel handling of a site or facility operation. Provision of full report including actionable & realistic contamination mitigation recommendations on infrastructure, equipment, procedures & supplier quality review.
Laboratory Testing Services
Through our local partners, we provide fast, comprehensive & accurate KAN accredited laboratory testing services. FluidTek can provide guidance as to only doing the test parameters that are relevant (such as environmental factors) to ensure the test results are all relevant & cost effective.