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. has the experienced personnel, special instrumentation, complete 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