| Ash | Relative density |
| Flash point (PMCC) | Sediments |
| Gross calorific value | Sulphur content |
| Inorganic acidity | Water content |
| Kinematic viscosity |
Service Details:
| Service Type | Waste Oil Testing Services |
| Arsenic | Kinematic viscosity | Sulphur content |
| Ash content | Lead | Total acid number (TAN) |
| Cadmium | Nickel | Water content |
| Density | Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) | Wear metals |
| Dirt/sediments by mf | Pour point | Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) |
| Flash point (COC) | Sediments | Chromium |
| Gross calorific value | Specific gravity |
| Arsenic | Sediments |
| Cadmium | Total acid number (TAN) |
| Kinematic viscosity | Water content |
| Lead | Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) |
| Nickel | Chromium |
| Ash content | Total organic carbon |
| Fixed carbon | Total phosphorus |
| Gross calorific value | Total potassium |
| Moisture Content | Volatile matter |
| Total nitrogen |
Petroleum oil testing services involve analyzing various characteristics and properties of petroleum products to ensure quality, compliance with regulatory standards, and optimal performance in industrial applications. These services are essential for petroleum refineries, oil producers, distributors, and end-users to maintain product quality, safety, and efficiency. Here's an overview of the key aspects of petroleum oil testing services:
Crude Oil Analysis: Testing of crude oil samples to determine properties such as density, viscosity, API gravity, sulfur content, water content, and composition of hydrocarbons (paraffins, aromatics, etc.). This information helps assess the quality and suitability of crude oil for refining processes.
Refined Product Testing: Analysis of refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, lubricants, and asphalt to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications. Testing may include parameters such as octane rating, cetane number, flash point, pour point, cloud point, oxidation stability, and elemental composition.
Quality Control and Assurance: Petroleum oil testing services play a crucial role in quality control and assurance throughout the production, transportation, and distribution process. Testing is performed at various stages to identify and address any deviations from desired product specifications.
Contaminant Analysis: Detection and quantification of contaminants in petroleum products, including water, sediment, sulfur compounds, heavy metals, particulate matter, and microbial contamination. Contaminant analysis helps mitigate risks to equipment integrity, environmental pollution, and product degradation.
Environmental Compliance Testing: Assessment of petroleum oil samples for environmental compliance, including regulatory requirements for air emissions, water discharges, soil contamination, and hazardous waste management. Testing ensures that petroleum operations adhere to environmental regulations and minimize their impact on the environment.
Performance Testing: Evaluation of petroleum products for performance characteristics relevant to specific applications, such as engine performance, lubrication efficiency, corrosion resistance, and fuel economy. Performance testing helps optimize product formulations and enhance customer satisfaction.
Research and Development Support: Petroleum oil testing laboratories may provide research and development support to oil companies, refineries, and manufacturers to develop new products, improve existing formulations, and troubleshoot performance issues. This may involve customized testing protocols, experimental design, and data analysis.
Consultation and Advisory Services: Experienced petroleum chemists and engineers in testing laboratories offer consultation and advisory services to clients on matters related to product quality, regulatory compliance, troubleshooting, and process optimization. Expert advice helps clients make informed decisions and address technical challenges effectively.
Customized Testing Programs: Testing laboratories may offer customized testing programs tailored to the specific needs and requirements of individual clients. This includes flexibility in testing methods, frequency of analysis, reporting formats, and data interpretation to meet client objectives.
| Carbon residue (Ramsbottom) | Oxidation stability | Free glycerin |
| Cetane number | Phosphorus | Methanol / Ethanol |
| Copper strip corrosion | Ester content | Sodium + Potassium |
| Density | Acid Number | Sulfated Ash |
| Flash point | Calcium + Magnesium | Sulphur |
| Kinematic viscosity | Distillation | Water and Sediment |