wilfred laboratories

As diesel has become a backbone for the industry it is imperative that testing and analysis for the diesel fuel should be conducted to ensure it meets the quality standards, to minimize the risk of failure in equipment, increase efficiency and savings, and prevent any downtime of machinery.

The better the fuel quality the better the output and efficiency of the machinery. Wilfred laboratories tests various diesel oils such as LDO ( Light Diesel Oil ) and HFO ( Heavy Fuel Oil ) which are both processed from crude oil.

We conduct various tests like water content, particle count, pour point, etc. to analyze the diesel fuel which directly impacts the efficiency and reliability of the machinery and nullifies any failures and unscheduled downtime.

Our lab is capable of testing and analysis of Marine Diesel Fuel, BS III / Euro 3 fuel, BS IV Fuel / Euro 4 Fuel, BS VI / Euro VI Fuel, ULSD ( Ultra Low sulfur diesel fuel).

What are the benefits of Diesel Testing?

Recognize the cause of high fuel consumption.
Pin-point cause of misfiring in the engine.
Identify the cause of filter clogging.
Recognize the cause of power loss.
Pin-point blowby and smoking problems.
Check emissions due to SO2 and NOx and other particulate matter.
Check anti knocking issues due to sticking of valves and injectors.

Standard tests conducted for Diesel Fuel

Appearance
Flash Point (PMCC)
Density at 15 °C
Colour
Sediments & Water content
Kinematic Viscosity at 40 °C
Pour Point
Copper Strip Corrosion (3hr @ 50 °C)
Total Sulphur
Acid Number
Strong Acid Number
Ash
Carbon Residue (Ramsbottom) on 10 % residue
Cetane Index
Distillation, Recovery at 350 °C
Distillation, Recovery at 370 °C