Routine inspection and testing of lubricants, coolants, and fuel integrity for data center assets and generator systems help ensure reliable equipment operation. Testing fluids in backup generator systems helps safeguard equipment reliability when needed, which provides a quick and easy evaluation of overall asset health.
Lubricant, coolant, and fuel testing for data center assets helps ensure dependability during unplanned outages, extends equipment life, and confirms compliance.
ALS provides customers with a dedicated test kit for monitoring lubricants, coolants, and fuel for these types of facilities to help meet inspection requirements.
Our variety of management reports offers effective supervision of test data at a high level:
- Tracking measurable KPIs towards established asset health management goals
- Detailing frequency of non-conformance of scheduled testing.
- Sample activity reporting within an asset population
- Missing sample information reporting
- Condition summary reporting within an asset population or comparing one population to another.
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Test |
Method |
Basic |
Advanced |
|
Visual Appearance |
x |
x |
|
|
Total Dissolved Solids |
ASTM D1125 |
x |
x |
|
Freeze Point |
ASTM D3321 |
x |
x |
|
Glycol Content |
ASTM D3321 |
x |
x |
|
Boiling Point |
ASTM D3321 |
x |
x |
|
pH |
ASTM D1287 |
x |
x |
|
Chloride by IC |
ASTM D5827 |
x |
|
|
Nitrite by IC |
ASTM D5827 |
x |
x |
|
Nitrate by IC |
ASTM D5827 |
x |
|
|
Phosphate by IC |
ASTM D5827 |
x |
|
|
Sulfate by IC |
ASTM D5827 |
x |
|
|
Metals Analysis |
ASTM D6130 |
x |
x |
|
Organic Acid Content |
HPLC |
x |
Oil package
|
Test |
Method |
Basic |
Advanced |
|
Metals Analysis |
ASTM D5185 |
x |
x |
|
Viscosity at 100 °C |
ASTM D445 / D7279 |
x |
x |
|
Fuel Dilution |
Viscosity Shift / ASTM D7593 if positive |
x |
x |
|
Water |
Crackle / ASTM D6304 if positive |
x |
x |
|
Presence of Coolant |
ASTM D5185 |
x |
x |
|
Soot Content |
ASTM D7844 |
x |
x |
|
Ferrous Debris / PQ Index |
ASTM D8184 |
x |
x |
|
Base Number |
FTIR |
x |
x |
|
Acid Number |
ASTM D664 |
x |
Fuel package
|
Test |
Method |
Basic |
Advanced |
|
Visual Appearance |
ASTM D4176 |
x |
x |
|
Color |
ASTM D1500 |
x |
|
|
Distillation |
ASTM D86 / ASTM D7345 |
x |
x |
|
API Gravity |
ASTM D287 / D4052 |
x |
x |
|
Centane Index |
ASTM D4737 |
x |
x |
|
Flash Point |
ASTM D93 / D7094 |
x |
x |
|
Total Particulate |
ASTM D6217 |
x |
|
|
Water by Karl Fischer |
ASTM D6304 |
x |
|
|
Cold Filter Plugging Point |
ASTM D6371 |
x |
|
|
Cloud Point |
ASTM D2500 |
x |
|
|
Sulfur |
ASTM D4294 |
x |
x |
|
Water and Sediment |
ASTM D2709 |
x |
x |
|
Biodiesel Content |
FTIR |
x |
|
|
Accelerated Stability |
du Pont F21 |
x |
|
|
Microbial Growth |
x |
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