Fuel Analysis

Fuel analysis determines the condition of the product in terms of typical problems which may have occurred since the fuel left the refinery gate. A fair proportion of diesel engine failure can be directly traced back to the quality of the fuel which was in use. Fuel contamination, degradation or adulteration can have serious consequences in terms of blocked filters, stuck or worm injectors, poor spray patterns and atomisation.

Diesel tests
Distillation                
Colour and appearance
Density @ 15 - 20°C
Viscosity @ 40°C
Flashpoint
Total contamination (IP440)
Water content
Sulphur content
Cetane index
Bacterial and fungal growth
% Biodiesel

Petrol tests
Distillation                
Colour and appearance
Density @ 20°C
Lead (Pb) content
% Alcohol content

Testing in accordance with ASTM to SANS specifications.

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