Fuel Quality Services, Inc.

Biological Test Kits & Sampling

Thanks to our best efforts to clean up the atmosphere and extend our fuel supply, we have improved the environment in our fuel systems for microbiological attack. The growth of bacteria, yeast and mold (fungi) in the industrial environment is often responsible for extensive losses in productivity. When populations of mold, yeast, aerobic bacteria, and anaerobic bacteria become elevated in stored hydrocarbon fuels, serious economic consequences can result. Problems related to high levels of microorganisms in fuel include slime formation, offensive odors, plugging of fuel delivery lines and filters, and the general decline of fuel performance.

Fungi and aerobic bacteria grow at the fuel water interface and anaerobic bacteria (e.g. sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB)) grow in oxygen-free areas e.g. at the bottom of the fuel storage tank.

Fuel Quality Services, Inc. offers several easy to use field test kits and professional laboratory testing.

	Bug Alert^® Test Kit The Bug Alert^® test kit make routine determinations of fungal and bacteria populations quick and easy. The Bug Alert^® test kit contains flexible plastic strips to which nutrient-containing filter paper is attached. The kit is complete and ready to use. No special equipment or training is necessary. Product Number: FQS-005 More Information
	HY-LiTE^® RAPID MICROBIAL TEST FOR FUEL SYSTEMS HY-LiTE^® Rapid Microbial Test for Fuel Systems complies with the ASTM D7463 ATP Test Method. This test method gives you an indication of the total microbiological activity in fuel, water or mixed fuel/water in less than 10 minutes. Product Number: FQS-046 More Information
	HY-LiTE^® PLUS PEN TEST KIT The HY-LiTE^® Plus Test is intended for detection of ATP in samples where higher than usual levels of inhibition are suspended, such as paints and coatings, metalworking fluids, hydraulic fluids, activated sludge (waste water treatment) and similar. The HY-LiTE^® Plus Pen can be used to test biocide efficacy. Product Number: FQS-0043 More Information
	MicrobMonitor^2®(FOR USE IN AVIATION FUELS) The MicrobMonitor²^® is designed to test Aviation Fuel Storage Systems and is easy to use. The MicrobMonitor²^®allows you to test the water or fuel phase of the fuel storage system. Product Number: FQS-035 More Information
	MicrobMonitor® DF (NOT FOR USE IN AVIATION FUELS) The MicrobMonitor® DF Test is specifically formulated for the detection of microbial contamination in fuels for transportation, heating, marine, and power generation. The MicrobMonitor® DF Test Kit can be used to test biodiesel, diesel, gasoline, and heating oil. Not to be used in aviation fuel or for other applications not listed. Product Number: FQS-036 More Information
	SRB Test Kit The SRB test kit tests for sulfate reducing bacteria. These organisms reduce sulfate to sulfide in the absence of oxygen. The SRB Test System contains tubes of culture media specifically formulated to promote the growth of anaerobic sulfate reducing bacteria. Product Number: FQS-014 More Information
	Fuel Sampling Kit Analysis is only as good as the sample being tested. Different tests and/or analysis require samples taken from specific points in a tank or system. The Fuel Sampling Kit is equipped with all the necessary supplies needed to properly collect a fuel sample for testing. Product Number: FQS-007 More Information