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Laboratory testing

The sample does not leave the site to be tested. That is usually the difference between a result the same day and a result tomorrow.

Methods
EN, ISO, ASTM and IP
Products
Diesel, jet, fuel oil, crude
Output
Certificates of analysis
Samples
Retained for re-testing

Overview

A working laboratory inside the fence line

The laboratory tests what the terminal moves: specification checks on receipt and before release, blend control, and umpire samples when two results disagree.

Results are entered against the sample reference, never retyped, and the certificate of analysis lists the method used for every property.

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Test catalogue

A sample of what we run on site

Each method is the one the product standard names. The full specifications are on the products page.

Product specifications
Laboratory test catalogue
Density at 15 °CEN ISO 12185Diesel (EN 590)
Density at 15 °CASTM D4052 / IP 365Jet fuel A-1
Flash point, closed cupEN ISO 2719Diesel (EN 590)
Flash point, Pensky-MartensASTM D93Fuel oil No. 6
Sulfur contentEN ISO 20846Diesel (EN 590)
DistillationEN ISO 3405 / ASTM D86Diesel, jet fuel A-1
Cold filter plugging pointEN 116Diesel (EN 590)
Water contentEN ISO 12937Diesel (EN 590)
Kinematic viscosityEN ISO 3104 / ASTM D445Diesel, jet fuel A-1, fuel oil No. 6
Freezing pointASTM D2386 / IP 16Jet fuel A-1
Thermal stability (JFTOT)ASTM D3241 / IP 323Jet fuel A-1
Water and sedimentASTM D4007Crude oil
API gravityASTM D287Crude oil

What the laboratory does

  • Specification testing

    Full and short suites against EN 590, DEF STAN 91-091 and ASTM D396.

  • Blend control

    Pre-blend calculation and post-blend confirmation.

  • Additive checks

    Additive and marker confirmation after injection.

  • Contamination

    Off-spec investigation and water or sediment checks.

  • Retained samples

    Samples kept for re-testing and released on instruction.

  • Certificates

    Certificates of analysis listing the method for every result.

Every sample traceable back to a valve

  1. Step 01

    Draw

    Running, spot or composite samples taken at the nominated point.

  2. Step 02

    Seal

    Numbered seals recorded against the movement and countersigned.

  3. Step 03

    Analyse

    Tested on site and entered against the sample reference.

  4. Step 04

    Certify

    Certificate of analysis issued; retention sample stored.

The full contract cycle, from first message to release, is on the services page.

Often contracted together

Need a product tested?

Tell us the product, the standard and the properties you need. We confirm the method and the timing.

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