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