Kittiwake launches Marine Oil Laboratory Test service
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The new service allows any lube oil or hydraulic oil onboard a ship to be sent in for analysis of characteristics including wear metals, contaminants, oil condition and additives.
With an understanding that modern ship owners and operators require swift results, Kittiwake ensures turnaround time for the new service. Complete with a highly detailed diagnostic statement prepared by a mechanical engineer, the laboratory report provides a comprehensive insight into the health of the engine. The service covers analysis of the combustion process, cylinder oil feed rates, fuel problems and identification of potential issues such as piston and liner wear, incomplete combustion and crank case system oil analysis.
The report, which also provides an overview and comparison of an engine’s four previous samples, can be e-mailed, faxed or posted directly to the client.
Typical applications for Kittiwake’s independent marine oil lab service include diesel engine system oil, cylinder drain oil, stern tube oil, hydraulic oil and gear box oil.
