2008 Diesel & Biodiesel Fuel Testing Capabilities
| TEST | METHOD |
| Acid Number | D974, D664 |
| Acidity / Distillation Residue | D1093 |
| Additive Blending by Treat Rate | In House |
| Ash Content | D482 |
| B100 Specification | Select Tests |
| Biodiesel Blend Fractions | EN14708 |
| BTU's, Calculated (Heat of Combustion, includes Sulfur and API Gravity) | D4868 |
| Carbon Residue, Conradson | D189 |
| Cetane Index, Calculated (Includes Distillation & API Gravity) | D976, D4737 |
| Cloud Point | D2500 |
| Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP) | IP309, D6371 |
| Color Test | D1500 |
| Copper Strip Corrosion | D130 |
| Density / API Gravity | D287, D1298 |
| Distillation of Petroleum Products | D86 |
| Flash Point (PMCC) Pensky-Martens Closed Cup | D93 |
| Flash Point (TCC) Tag Closed Cup | D56 |
| High Temperature Stability (Fuel) | DuPont F21-61, D6468 |
| Microbial Growth | Culture Growth |
| Particulate Contamination | D6217 |
| Pour Point | D97 |
| Sulfur (Total, X-Ray) | D4294 |
| Sulfur - Ultra Low (Total) EPA Approved | D5453 |
| Technical Service | Per Quote |
| Viscosity @ 40C | D445 |
| Water by Distillation | D95 |
| Water by Karl Fischer | D6304, E203 |
| Water and Sediment | D2709, D1796 |
Note: Other fuel tests and packages, including biodiesel, are available upon request. |
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| TEST PACKAGE DESCRIPTION | TESTS INCLUDED |
| F1 BASIC Analysis Package for Fuel Cleanliness |
Appearance, Water by Karl Fischer, Microbial Growth, Particulate Contamination, Water and Sediment |
| F2 BASIC Analysis Package for Fuel Quality |
API Gravity, Appearance, Cetane Index, Distillation, Flashpoint, Viscosity @ 40C, Water and Sediment |
| F3 ROUTINE Analysis Package for Fuel Long-Term Storage and Storage Conditions |
Appearance, Color, Water by Karl Fischer, Accelerated Stability, Microbial Growth, Acid Number, Particulate Contamination, Water and Sediment |
| F4 COMPREHENSIVE Analysis Package for Fuel Long-Term Storage and Storage Conditions |
API Gravity, Appearance, Cetane Index, Color, Copper Strip Corrosion @ 50C, Water by Karl Fischer, Distillation, Accelerated Stability, Microbial Growth, Acid Number, Particulate Contamination, Viscosity @ 40C, Water and Sediment |
| F5 COMPREHENSIVE Analysis Package for Fuel Quality and Cleanliness |
API Gravity, Appearance, Cetane Index, Water by Karl Fischer, Distillation, Flashpoint, Microbial Growth, Particulate Contamination, Viscosity @ 40C, Water and Sediment, Sulfur |
| WINTER BASIC Analysis Package for Cold Temperatures |
Cloud Point, Pour Point, Cold Filter Plugging Point |
| TANK B BASIC Analysis Package for Tank Bottoms |
Microbial Growth, Water and Sediment |
Please note that some tests are available only at select locations. Contact your local laboratory for details.
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