TEST KIT AND EQUIPMENT

FUEL OIL TEST KITS

UNITOR BACTERIA TEST KIT

Unitor Bacteria Test detects the micro-organisms which grow in marine oil. It is a
rapid, accurate on site test which requires no special facilities, equipment or skills.
The treatment indicating results are delivered in 10 minutes using pregnancy style
technology.
All that is required to conduct a test is a 15ml sample of water from the tank to be
tested or a 200ml sample of fuel and water if less than 15ml of water is available.
Failing zero water being available the test can be carried with fuel alone.

 Only rapid onsite test with zero capital
investment
 Only rapid test kit with zero set up time
 Fast, accurate and easy to read results
 Distinguishes between type of organism
 No false positives or negatives
 No special storage conditions
 No training or special skills requiered
 No special storage conditions
 No safety precautions during shipping, use or
disposal
 Expert support and advice
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FUEL OIL TEST KITS

Why is the fuel contaminated?

More and more problems are seen with distillate
fuels being infected by microorganisms such as
bacteria, fungus and algae.
The reduction of sulphur is a main reason for the
increase in contamination. Sulphur acts as a natural
protection against microbial growth in fuel and the
more environmentally friendly fuels with low sulphur
level has the unfortunate drawback of making the
fuel more available for microbial growth.

A more recent contributing factor is the addition of

FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) to the distillate
fuels. The FAME is a bio fuel component and
greatly enhances the environmental profile of the
fuel but again has the drawback of increasing
microbial growth of a fuel.

Fuel Hygiene
Proper fuel hygiene is becoming more and more Problem Cause
important. Managing the water content of the fuel Bad odour from fuel Active bacteria in the fuel
and make sure the wtaer is frequently drained is produce unplesent odor,
important. The microorganisms need the water to this is a possible sign of
be able to live and thrive. Regular testing for the contamination
Slime and small black The slime is biofilm and the
presence of microorganisms is also an important spots in the fuel filter black spots the remnants of
part to keep contaminations at bay. dead microorganisms, this
is a sign of contamination
Solution to the problem Corrosion of fuel lines This can have several
and fuel tanks. reasons but
Wilhelmsen Ships Service can offer a complete microorganisms in the fuel
solution through the new test kit together with our give of acidic remnants that
chemical offer. We can offer the test kit for control can cause severa and
of fuel contamination but we can also offer the rapid corrosion. If corrosion
is seen testing for
products to help you if the fuel has been
microorganisms should be
contaminated. From products to sanitise the fuel by carried out
killing the microorganisms to removal of water or
sludge created by the microorganisms.

Support products:

Type of product Product number Product name

10 min test kit for bacteria 764493 – Single test Unitor Bacteria Test Kit
Biocide – Fuel sanitation 571257 – 25 ltr DieselPower MAR 71
Demulsifier – Removal of water 778791 – 25 ltr FuelPower Demulsifier
Fuel polisher – Removal of sludge 778785 – 25 ltr FuelPower Conditioner