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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

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