Emergency Services
We offer complete testing services for emergency and stand-by diesel-powered generator systems. From telecommunication centers to hospital operating rooms, any business with critical or essential operations must have emergency/standby power generators that are fully ready to operate at any moment, and for as long as necessary in the event of a power failure.
Stored diesel fuel tends to degrade with time. Periodic sampling of the diesel fuel used to power these generators is a critical component in ensuring that these backup power systems function properly when needed. Water, sludge and microorganisms tend to accumulate with long-term storage and the early detection of these contaminates can eliminate fuel related problems later on.
Business and institutions can unexpectedly lose power due to weather, natural disasters, or capacity-related issues. Recently, there have been several catastrophic storms and disasters that have dramatically demonstrated the complacency of many businesses regarding fuel testing procedures for their emergency/standby backup generators.
You can take proactive measures to ensure your backup power systems will work when you need them. FOI Laboratories can help you with your emergency readiness by providing
- A standardized emergency generator test package
- Fast and accurate analysis of your fuel samples
- Complete training for your maintenance personnel for proper sample extraction, including sampling equipment
- A testing protocol designed to your company's specific needs.
Be ready for anything, at any time, with an emergency/standby power generator you can rely on. If you would like more information on our emergency services testing capabilities, please contact us at 360.546.3835 today.
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Tests and Methods for Emergency Services
| Test | Method |
| API Gravity | ASTM D1298 |
| Appearance | ASTM D4176 |
| Ash | ASTM D482 |
| Cetane Index | ASTM D976 |
| Cloud Point | ASTM D2500 |
| Color | ASTM D1500 |
| Corrosion Copper Strip @50C | ASTM D130 |
| Dissolved Water by K.F. | ASTM D6304 |
| Distillation, % Recovery | ASTM D86 |
| Distillation, 10% Recovery | ASTM D86 |
| Distillation, 50% Recovery | ASTM D86 |
| Distillation, 90% Recovery | ASTM D86 |
| Distillation, End Point | ASTM D86 |
| Distillation, IBP | ASTM D86 |
| Flash Point | ASTM D93 |
| Microbial Growth | Microscopic/Culture Growth |
| Particulate Contamination | ASTM D6217 |
| Pour Point | ASTM D97 |
| Sediment & Water | ASTM D2709 |
| Stability/Accelerated Aging | Du Pont F21-61 |
| Sulfur | ASTM D5453 |
| Viscosity @ 40C | ASTM D445 |

