Diesel Fuel Test Kit for Microbe Detection
Test kit for the detection of microbial contamination in diesel fuel.
The Intertek 'Fuel Alert' field test kit detects microbes which can cause diesel fuel spoilage, detecting four main groups of microbes which cause diesel and biodiesel fuel spoilage and integrity issues.
The Intertek ‘Fuel Alert’ Test kit is designed for use in the field for the early detection of bacterial and fungal contamination of fuel supplies.
Early detection of fuel spoiling microbes includes:
- Oil Degraders
- General Heterophic Bacteria
- SRB, Sulphate reducing Bacteria
- Yeasts
- Moulds
Microbiological contamination of fuel is sometimes referred to as the ‘Diesel Bug’. Microbiological contamination of fuel storage and distribution systems becomes noticeable only when clients begin to experience costly operation upsets. Testing and treatment can prevent this problem in advance.
The ‘Fuel Alert’ Diesel test kit alerts owners and operators of microbial contamination at an early stage. The ‘Fuel Alert’ kit is easy to use, and requires no laboratory experience. If microbial contamination is detected by the kit, the Intertek fuel consultancy team can recommend remedial actions required to bring fuel systems back under control. This may involve further testing to determine the extent of the problem along with advice on ‘good housekeeping’ procedures to prevent recurrence.
The kit can be used as part of a regular monitoring and maintenance programme to give early warning of contamination issues.
Diesel and biodiesel fuel testing:
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