Solutions
We test oil, fuel and coolant worldwide to help companies maintain their profitability.
Applications
Diesel Engines
The biggest problems in maintaining diesel engine health are wear and contamination. The four worst enemies of an engine oil are dirt, soot, fuel dilution and glycol or engine coolant.
Hydraulic systems
Hydraulic fluid cleanliness is critical to the optimum performance of the hydraulic system and should be monitored regularly with oil analysis to ensure system condition and reliability at minimum cost.
Stored fuel
Fuels stored for more than six months are subject to ageing degradation (oxidising products, condensation build-up, microbiological growth) and should be tested periodically to ensure reliable and satisfactory performance if used in systems that do not operate continuously.
Cooling systems
Bureau Veritas laboratories are aware of the demands that today's engine designs place on the cooling system to absorb heat transferred from the engine, transmission and hydraulic fluids. Problems with the cooling system can shorten component life in all machine systems.
Transmissions and differentials
Implementing a routine oil analysis programme to monitor transmission wear and contamination is the most viable way to prevent transmission failure, reduce downtime and control maintenance costs.
Industries
Construction and mining
Construction and mining equipment operates in demanding environmental conditions and is continually exposed to contamination from site dust and dirt, long operating hours and extreme temperature ranges. An effective oil analysis programme will help identify component failures before they occur.
Forestry equipment
Forestry and agricultural equipment endure long hours of operation in sometimes extreme environmental conditions due to multiple sources of contamination.
Transport and heavy cargo
Oil analysis is of great importance for fleets in road traffic. Whether in local or long-distance traffic, drivers are under great pressure to deliver cargo safely and on time. Even short trips with heavy loads can damage engine components.
Rail transport
Oil analysis, coolant analysis and fluid testing for commercial and commuter trains are essential for their safe and reliable operation.
Energy and utilities
Oil analysis has long been recognised as an important tool in the power generation industry for equipment maintenance, as continuous monitoring of fluids is required to ensure long and trouble-free operation.
Maintenance of installations
With comprehensive fluid analysis programmes, protect your facilities and building systems as well as your assets. These analyses improve equipment reliability and increase operational efficiency.
Manufacturing processes
A routine analysis programme in production plants replaces accidental and sudden maintenance work with a predictive programme that provides better planning security for maintenance service and reliability.
Chemicals and petrochemicals
Bureau Veritas' industrial oil analysis programme provides maintenance services to accurately assess both lubricant and equipment condition, so that time and money are not lost due to machine failures and unplanned downtime.