Oil and Petroleum News & Articles | Contract Laboratory's Outsource! e-magazine

Oil and Petroleum

Total Acid Number (TAN) and Total Base Number (TBN) Testing: Key Indicators for Oil Health

By Trevor Henderson | Aug 30, 2024

Regular TAN and TBN testing provide valuable insights into the condition of lubricating oils, allowing operators to take proactive measures to maintain equipment reliability.

image focusing on vials of oil used for Total Acid Number (TAN) and Total Base Number (TBN) testing in a modern laboratory. This setup emphasizes the precision and care involved in oil testing, with a clean and professional laboratory environment.

Used Oil Analysis and Testing: Ensuring Equipment Performance and Longevity

By Trevor Henderson | Aug 30, 2024

By analyzing used engine oil, used industrial oil, and used motor oil, operators can monitor equipment condition, detect potential issues, and optimize maintenance schedules.

image showing a modern laboratory bench with cans of engine oil and flasks of used oil, along with typical lab equipment. This setup highlights the environment where oil analysis and testing are conducted, emphasizing a clean, organized, and professional lab setting

Laboratory Methods for Testing Lubricants: Ensuring Performance and Reliability

By Trevor Henderson | Jul 5, 2024

Laboratory testing of lubricants is essential for ensuring performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

image illustrating the laboratory testing of lubricants. The scene includes lab technicians, advanced equipment, and various lubricant samples, highlighting the meticulous process of lubricant testing.

Laboratory Oil and Gas Testing: A Critical Component for Industry Excellence

By Trevor Henderson | Apr 10, 2024

The global energy market depends on laboratory testing of oil and gas products.

A variety of oil and gas products within an industrial setting. It highlights the diversity and significance of these products in the global energy market.

Landfill Testing for Petroleum Contamination

By Pam Wertalik | Mar 14, 2024

Managing landfill contamination requires regular monitoring and testing

image of garbage piled in a landfill under a blue sky

How is BTEX Testing Performed?

By Pam Wertalik | Mar 14, 2024

BTEX testing is important for the detection of VOCs that may be detrimental to human health

Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA): A Critical Tool for Transformer Health Monitoring

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 10, 2023

Dissolved Gas Analysis is an indispensable tool for maintaining the health and reliability of oil-filled transformers.

image of an oil-filled electrical transformer in an industrial setting.

Understanding ASTM D7996: Measuring Asphaltenes in Oils

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 25, 2023

Understanding and controlling asphaltene content is critical for maintaining product quality, preventing operational issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards

image depicting an oilfield with drilling rigs and storage tanks, set against an artful background that suggests the presence of asphaltenes. The abstract chemical structures in the background symbolize the complex hydrocarbons found in crude oil, set during a warm, golden sunset to highlight the industrial landscape.

Petrochemical Testing: Ensuring Quality and Safety in the Industry

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 23, 2023

By employing advanced testing methods and partnering with accredited laboratories, companies can maintain the integrity of their products and protect the environment.

image showing an oil derrick with a background of oil and gas chemical structures, blending the industrial and scientific aspects petrochemical testing

Asphaltenes in Oil Production NEW LAB STANDARD – ASTM Test Method

By Editorial Team | Feb 23, 2023

Need testing for Asphaltenes in Oil Production? ASTM has announced that it will be releasing a new laboratory test standard for Asphaltenes in Oil Production. When it is released, it will be entitled "ASTM D7996, Test Method for Measuring Visible Spectrum of...

ASTM Oil, Gas ,Petroleum Product Testing

Biodiesel and Biofuel Testing and Analysis

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 15, 2023

From chemical composition analysis to cold flow properties testing and oxidation stability assessment, these tests provide critical data for managing biofuel quality and compliance.

image of biodiesel fuel being pumped into a car, depicting the use of sustainable energy at a modern, eco-friendly gas station.

CHNSO Analysis

By Editorial Team | Feb 10, 2023

Elemental analysis is the process of analyzing a sample to determine its elemental composition. One method of elemental analysis used for determining the content of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen is CHNSO analysis. Rapid CHNSO analysis is performed...

Environmental Monitoring

By Editorial Team | Jan 13, 2023

Environmental monitoring is a broad term used to describe the processes and tests done to monitor the environment. Additionally, environmental monitoring helps us understand the effects of human behavior on it and how to better protect it from those harmful...