Fuel Testing

Schedule 1 Fuel Testing

Schedule 1 Fuel Test gives a broad understanding of the condition of fuel and its suitability for use. It results in a basic fuel condition report.

Features

  • A screening test to determine if there is a problem with the fuel
  • Useful for determining compliance with Australian Standard AS3570 or, if water and/or sediment accumulation are suspected as the likely cause of performance problems or component damage.

Schedule 2 Fuel Testing

Schedule 2 Fuel Test provides a relatively detailed fuel condition report. This test gives the user a clear understanding of the condition of their fuel and its suitability for use.

Features

  • More comprehensive than a Schedule 1 Test.
  • Also provides a microscopic identification of sediment for possible sources of contaminant.
  • It also measures bacterial / fungal growth that may cause filter blockage and performance problems.

Schedule 3 Fuel Testing

Schedule 3 Fuel Test provides the most comprehensive fuel condition report available.

Features

  • Provides a complete analysis of the condition of fuel and its suitability for use
  • Allows a clear understanding of whether the fuel can be treated or requires disposal
  • A quality check for conformance with AS3570 for fuel sale
  • This schedule will provide a definite conclusion on the fuel’s fitness for use
  • Identifies the causes of performance problems (low power, smoking, component damage etc)
  • Indicates poor fuel quality due to contamination by light or heavy grade products such as kerosene, solvents, petrol, wax, oil etc.

Analysis Methods associated with Testing Levels

Analysis
Nata Accredited
Method
Explanation
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
AppearanceYesASTM D4176A quick indicator of water or dirt contamination in the fuelYesYesYes
ColourYesASTM D1500Diesel is naturally coloured. Changes may indicate ageing or contaminationYesYesYes
Particulate ContaminationYesOL1003Particulates contribute to fuel system blockage and faulty injector operationYesYesYes
Filter Blocking TendencyYesASTM D2068Indicates how quickly filter may become blockedYesYesYes
Moisture ContentYesASTM D6304AMoisture contributes to fuel system blockage, faulty injector operation and promotes fungal growthYesYesYes
DensityYesASTM D4052/D1298Density is an indicator of contaminationYesYesYes
Bacterial/Fungal GrowthOL1056Fungal growth contributes to fuel blockages, faulty injector operation and promotes corrosionYesYes
Flash Point Closed CupYesASTM D93Flash point helps indicate type and degree of contaminationYes
Distillation RangeYesASTM D86/D2887Distillation range helps indicate type and degree of contaminationYes
Cloud PointYesASTM D2500The temperature at which wax crystals form. It is a measure of fuel cold weather propertiesYes
Calculated Cetane IndexYesASTM D4737Measures how easily diesel fuel ignited. High index generally indicates smoother combustion with less smokeYes
Biodiesel Content/Infrared ScanOL1087Measures the amount of biodiesel present, if any, in the fuel. The infrared scan also helps identify any contaminants presentYes

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