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RELIABLE ANALYSISTRIBOCARE.COM
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CONTENTS
18 TRIBOCARE – YOUR PARTNER
18 TRIBOCARE – Your Benefits19 Accreditations
16 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ANALYSIS
17 FIRE FIGHTING FOAM TESTS
17 Fire Fighting Foam Tests 17 Scuba Air Quality Analysis
14 CYLINDER SCRAPEDOWN ANALYSIS
04 WHY TRIBOCARE?
Laboratory Quality Timing Pricing Results Your Partner
CONTENTS 03
10 LUBRICANT ANALYSIS
12 Interpretation of the Results13 Used Oil Trend Analysis
06 FUEL ANALYSIS
06 Marine Fuel Analysis08 We analyse Your Fuel 09 Aviation Fuel
Analysis
Tribocare FZC is a new generation laboratory usingthe latest
analytical techniques to examine the qualityof your products. We
operate from the Sharjah emirate of the United Arab Emirates, which
is wellconnected to the East and West. We guarantee first-class
service at reasonable cost with quick turnaroundtime. We cater to
all analytical needs with specialemphasis on fuels and lubricants
as well as potablewater and fire fighting foam testing.
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About us
Publisher
TRIBOCARE FZC
A2-74, SAIF ZONE
PO Box: 122405
SHARJAH, UAE
Phone +971 (06) 5528799
Email [email protected]
www.tribocare.com
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WHY TRIBOCARE?
LABORATORYTRIBOCARE has become the leading laboratory inthe
Middle East and its well-connected location hasproven ideal for
receiving samples from all over theworld.
QUALITYWe are ISO/OEC 17025:2005 certified. We keep ourhigh
standards as we understand the implicationthat a cost effective
analysis method can have onthe precision of your results.
PRICINGWe are here to provide the best possible servicethat is
in line with your needs to enable you to runand improve your
business.
TIMINGThe faster the better. Time is essential when someof the
data is not within specification.
RESULTSThe results are tracked and analysed quickly withthe help
of our enterprise level LIMS application.Analysis results come
along with effective recom-mendations.
YOUR PARTNERWe are here to help you beyond providing data,trend
analysis, condition reports and recommenda-tions.
WHY TRIBOCARE?04
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Before using a certain fuel in your engine, the fuelquality
should be established by analysing a smallsample in a reliable and
well-reputed laboratory. Thiswill help to optimize consumption,
ensure regulatorycompliance and select an appropriate
purificationprocess to improve the fuel oil quality.
Furthermore,
it contributes to preventing engine downtime andavoiding
expensive dry-docking of the vessel.
When choosing a laboratory the selection should bebased on
expertise, the quality of data analysis andrecommendations as well
as the analysis speed, all of which at reasonable cost. Here in
TRIBOCARE wefulfil all these requirements.
TRIBOCARE is fully equipped with state-of-the-artpremium brand
instruments to test bunker fuel samples in accordance with ISO
8217:2012. In addition, we have the means to carry out
screening
FUEL ANALYSIS
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Fuels analysis is a very important aspect of ma-chinery
maintenance. Testing fuel for suitabilitybefore use is essential.
Even though fuel relatedmachinery problems are caused by only a
smallpercentage of all the fuels which are supplied,the importance
of regular fuel testing should notbe underestimated.
Fuel analysis can identify potential causes for fuelfilter
plugging, smoke, loss of power, poor injectionperformance,
malfunctioning throttle positionsensors and sticking valves.
Residue and Heavy Fuel Oil
Marine diesel engines are categorized as low-speed,medium-speed
and high-speed. These three enginetypes require different fuels.
Low-speed engines canbe fuelled with residual fuels containing high
Sulphur
tests to check the fuel for chemical contaminantsand
impurities.
We are committed to providing accurate results, always within 48
hours and at reasonable cost.
levels whereas medium-speed engine fuel require-ments vary
according to the engine design. High-speed engines are sensitive to
the fuel quality andrun on clear distillate fuel with low Sulphur
content.
The application of diesel with less than 500 ppmSulphur can
cause wear to the pump in engines ofearlier generations due to the
reduced lubricationproperties of low and ultra-low Sulphur fuels.
TheISO 8217 standard specifies a lubricity limit for distillate
fuels with less than 500 ppm Sulphur.TRIBOCARE’s laboratory is
fully equipped for testinglow and ultra-low Sulphur gasoil.
Low and Ultra-low Sulphur Gasoil
Marine Fuel Analysis
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TRIBOCARE’s laboratory is not limited to aviationand marine fuel
analyses; we also analyse thequality of fuels for automotive and
stationary engines of power generation plants in accordancewith the
latest industrial standards.
FUEL ANALYSIS
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Safety is the most important aspect of any flight.Therefore, the
analysis and quality assurance measuresfor aviation fuels are
stricter than the ones for non-aviation fuels. The basis for
aviation turbine fuels ismainly straight-run kerosene. In the past,
illuminatingkerosene was sufficient as aircraft fuel. But
modernflight engines demand high quality fuels of similarquality in
every aspect although there are differentsuppliers at different
airports. Jet fuel quality is subjectto specifications by the
International Air TransportAssociation, Engine manufacturers and
test methodstandardisation bodies such as IP and ASTM.
In many airports around the world jet fuel is suppliedfrom a
joint fuelling system which contains fuels fromvarious suppliers.
The aviation fuel mix in these systemshas to meet the quality
requirements according tothe parameters, methods and limits stated
by theAFQRJOS checklist, which covers the critical require-ments
suggested in the major aviation fuel standards.
Aviation Gasoline
Aviation Fuel Analysis
Aviation Kerosene
Aviation Gasoline is a highly purified form of gasolineused in
small piston engine aircrafts. Its propertiesdiffer from those of
aviation kerosene. Critical prop-erties for AVGAS quality are
volatility, calorific value,antiknock ratings and gum values.
Careful handlingis required not only during the manufacturing
processbut also during storage and distribution in order toprotect
AVGAS from contamination.
FUEL ANALYSIS
We analyse Your Fuel
TRIBOCARE’s fuel testing laboratory is not limited tomarine
fuels; we have testing facilities for aviationkerosene, aviation
gasoline, motor gasoline,diesel, biofuels etc. We also offer to
testcrude oil, naphta, base oil and petro-leum solvents in
accordance with theinternationally accepted standard
testmethods.
We never grow tired of emphasiz-ing that all the services we
offerare of reproducible quality andat reasonable cost.
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TRIBOCARE is an independent laboratory providingall analysis
services required by our customers accord-ing to industry
standards. We provide our servicesto major oil companies as well as
global and localcompanies worldwide.
The oil condition is determined by many parametersand its impact
on equipment varies over a period oftime. Therefore comprehensive
testing and trendingof the results is important.
Standard – analyses the condition of the lubricatingoils,
focusing on large systems such as main enginesand hydraulic systems
to ensure that the oils are fitfor continued service.
Enhanced – monitors the condition of the equip-ment in addition
to analyzing the condition of theused oils. Analyzing the oil which
is in contact with
the machinery enables you to monitor the perfor-mance of this
machinery. The oil of a small systemcan be easily replaced but for
a critical system itmight still be a useful service to prevent
machinerybreakdown.
In general, the service describes the key oil charac-teristics
such as kinematic viscosity, base and acidnumbers. It evaluates the
external contaminants, thetrends of different wear elements, the
size of particles,
the ISO cleanliness index as well as the water content. The
analysis reports also show new oil characteristics and OEM limits,
which serve as a reference and form the basis for interpreting
theUsed Oil Analysis results in accordance with
industrystandards.
With the help of a colour system for quick and easyorientation
the analysis reports provide an immediateoverview of oil condition
and trends.
We offer two Levels of Service:
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LUBRICANT ANALYSIS
With an increased focus on environmental lawsas well as tougher
Port State Control and oil majorinspections, owners and managers
are placingmore emphasis on predictive maintenance practices.Oil
analyses at regular intervals and correct dataanalysis ensure
equipment reliability and keepsmaintenance costs under control.
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With the help of a colour system for quick and easy orientation
the analysis reports provide an immediate overview of oil condition
and trends.
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TRIBOCARE’s Used Oil Analysis (UOA) reports arebased on the
hands-on experience of our analystsand associated engineers and
their in-depth knowl-edge of the manufacturing process and
applicationof lubricating oil, especially in the marine sector.
Our UOA reports present the results in such a waythat all end
users – with or without technical back-ground – can easily
understand even highly technicalaspects and implement the necessary
preventive andpredictive maintenance measures in order to
protecttheir machinery and avoid expensive breakdowns.
For quick and easy orientation and assessment whetherthe oil is
fit for continued service, the oil conditionis rated in three color
coded categories: Normal(green), Warning (yellow) and Critical
(red).
In addition to the oil rating, our test reports containa unit
rating, which provides insight into wear andtear as well as any
abnormalities that might occur inthe machinery, which can be
diagnosed from the oilsample from the relevant piece of
machinery.
On the basis of the latest sample test data and thetrending
results, we include a recommendation ofcorrective action in our
test reports if necessary.
Interpretation of the Results
LUBRICANT ANALYSIS
Used Oil Trend Analysis
The trend analysis is a tool to monitor how the oilquality in
various applications changes over a periodof time compared to the
levels which are consideredcritical for this particular
application. A consistent rateof change leads to the conclusion
that the machineryand the lubricating oil is functioning normally.
Inorder to derive sound data it is very important towork with
representative samples, always taken fromthe same sampling points.
It is equally important to provide correct sample data, e.g.
service hours of unitand oil, sampling date, oil grade and brand,
oil volumeand information on environmental conditions such
as humidity and temperature. Warning and criticallevels are
specified for each individual parameter butbeyond that wear and
contamination patterns canbe established by evaluating a
combination of thedata of different parameters. One example of
thisapproach is the evaluation of saline water ingress,which is
deduced from parameters such as Sodium,Magnesium and Chloride in
combination.
The trending feature isalso incorporated in ourUOA application,
whichenables our customersto choose and comparevarious parameters
witha single click.
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CYLINDER SCRAPEDOWN ANALYSIS
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unit
Close attention needs to be given to the cylinder lu-brication
of low-speed two-stroke engines in orderto ensure engine
lubrication and prevent corrosivewear of the cylinder liner.
The Sulphur content in the fuel composition in usemay be as high
as 4%. Burning high Sulphur fuelsleads to the formation of highly
acidic components,which cause severe corrosion when making
contactwith the metal surface of the cylinder liner. Wear
oncylinder liners and piston rings is mainly attributedto these
acid attacks and is called corrosive wear.Under slow steaming
conditions the risk of corrosivewear is even higher. The need for
correct cylinder oillubrication is evident, which is the need to
choose a
lubricant with an alkalinity reserve that matches theSulphur
content of the fuel.
A different form of wear generally occurs from rub-bing surfaces
of moving metallic components, whichcan lead to adhesive and,
finally, abrasive wear andscuffing. Possible causes of liner
polishing and scuffingare inadequate oil film formation, water
ingress oroil film disturbance by either poor injection or
com-bustion quality or excessive deposits on the top landof the
piston.
In addition to choosing suitable lubricants, optimizingthe feed
rate is another critical factor of wear control.Excessive feed
rates and the resulting over-lubrica-
tion are equally harmful as a lack of neutralizationcapacity and
inadequate oil film distribution causedby insufficient feed rates
or inadequate lubricants.Feed rate optimization is done by a set of
tests during a procedure which is called the Sweep Test.
During this test the engine is run at different feedrates while
all other operational conditions remainunchanged. Ideally, the test
is carried out while run-ning on high Sulphur fuel (around 3.5%)
and athigh load to make sure the established feed rate covers the
entire load and fuel range.
Considering the complex chemical properties of modern
lubricants, major engine manufacturers
recommend to assess the individual feed rate foreach oil brand,
viscosity class and BN level.
Benefits of CSA
• Optimized engine operation though oil condition monitoring
• Improved operational safety with reduced risk of machinery
breakdown
• Savings on cylinder oil and system oil costs
• Extended time between overhauls• Savings on spare parts and
maintenance• Reduced risk of off-hire
Optimizing the cylinder oil feed ratemeans optimizing the
engine’s opera-tional safety and efficiency.
Regular visual inspection is essential inorder to ensure safe
engine operation.
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Air pollution can be defined as the presence of pol-luting
constituents in concentrations above averageand high enough to have
harmful impacts on human,plant or animal life. These constituents
are generatedby natural processes or by human activity. Soil
andwater pollution occurs in similar ways.
Environmental pollution can be counteracted by theenvironmental
protection rules and requirements(tolerable limits, monitoring
frequency) for certaincontaminants identified by environmental
controlbodies. Well-equipped and experienced third
partylaboratories play an important part in pollution moni-toring
studies.
• Ambient air quality monitoring• Stack emission monitoring•
Fugitive emission monitoring• Landfill gas monitoring• Potable
water quality tests• Bathwater and swimming pool water tests
• Ground water monitoring• Soil and sediment tests• Effluent
water tests
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ANALYSIS FIRE FIGHTING FOAM TESTS
Ambient air consists of 21% Oxygen, 78% Nitrogenand the
remaining 1% is Argon, Carbon dioxide,Neon, Helium, Methane and
others. In addition tothese components, there are trace amounts of
pol-lutants in the air.
The fact that we can survive about five weeks with-out food,
five days without water but struggle to survive even five minutes
without air underlines itssignificance. Air is essential for
smelling and hearingand it is of such vital importance that air
pollutionhas come to everyone’s attention.
TRIBOCARE's Environmental Analysis Services The Maritime Safety
Committee recommends a pe-
riodical quality check to determine the suitability of thefoam
concentrate stored onboard to continue in ser-vice. We offer this
service in line with MSC guidelines.
Fire Fighting Foam TestsEnvironmental Quality Analysis
TRIBOCARE is capable to test the compressed airused by divers
for its Oxygen, lubricant, Carbon dioxide, Carbon monoxide and
Moisture contentaccording to the BS EN 12021 standard.
Scuba Air Quality Analysis
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Accreditation enhances the confidence in a laboratoryby regular
verification of its technical competence
by the accreditation body. WTO has identifiedaccreditation as a
tool to remove technical
barriers in international trade.
The technical competence of our laboratory has been verified by
theEmirates Authority for Standardiza-tion & Metrology and was
awardedthe ISO/IEC 17025. Apart from this,our company is holding
the ISO9001:2008 certification from DNV.
Our customers benefit from quick and reliable ana-lysis results,
allowing them to establish effectivemaintenance schedules and
quality checks.These form the basis for a proactive
approach,resulting in improved equipment reliabilityand a reduction
of maintenance costs.
The TRIBOCARE analysis programhelps to understand data trends
andrecommends appropriate solutionsto prevent common quality
issuesfrom recurring.
Bunker Fuel Analysis in accordance with latest ISOstandards
Lubricant and Fuel BlendStudies
Lubricant Condition Monitoring Program
Cylinder Scrapedown Analysis
Fire FightingFoam Testaccording toMSC guidelines
Potable and Effluent WaterAnalysis
Air Quality in accordance with EN 12021
EnvironmentalQuality Analysis
TRIBOCARE – YOUR PARTNER
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Packing and shipping by courier
Customer orders sample bottle kit
Sample bottle kit supplied via agent or with oil delivery
TRIBOCARE – Your Benefits
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