Fuel Additive Testing
The development of economical, reliable, and environmentally-safe fuels and lubricants requires performance and emissions testing and evaluation. Transportation Research Center Inc.'s proving grounds have the experienced personnel, special instrumentation, vehicle testing facilities, and laboratory services required to perform multi-vehicle research and testing of fuels, additives, and lubricants.
Our professional staff is dedicated to providing you with accurate, timely, and well-planned and organized services.
Facilities
Fuel additive testing and mileage accumulation is performed on our 7.5-mile oval track, which offers accuracy, security, and repeatability when compared to testing on public roads.
Fuel Additive Testing Capabilities
- Intake valve deposit testing
- Port fuel injector deposit testing
- Fuel blending, storage, and dispensing
- Chemical and physical analysis testing Fuel analysis and engine diagnostics testing
Specialized Fuel Handling Equipment
- Gum test apparatus capable of doing washed and unwashed testing
- ISL 85 5G petroleum distillation tester
- Fisher permascope 211D
- Olympus IF8C5 eight-mm fiberscope
- RVP Grabner model CCAVPS
- Perkin Elmer 3110 AA atomic absorption spectrometer
Specialized Services
- On-site independent emissions laboratory for EPA certification and compliance, including exhaust and evaporative hydrocarbon speciation
- Vehicle and parts procurement, transportation and disposition
- Onsite, secure, and controlled fuel storage and blending
