Agriculture Coolant Analysis

The condition of an engine is largely determined by the cleanliness of the engine oil in the crankcase, however another critical characteristic for engine operation is associated with the engine coolant. A significant number of equipment failures are attributed to coolant system failures. The continuous development heavy-duty diesel engines with high efficiency, high temperature and variable material cooling properties creates challenges for engine cooling systems.  

Testing coolants is an essential predictive maintenance program that works in tandem with condition monitoring programs to optimize reliability, reduce unscheduled downtime and avoid engine failure. Regularly analyzing glycol will confirm potential need to replenish or replace coolant, determine if any contaminants have been introduced and assess the coolant protection for engine integrity. 

Clark’s coolant testing package includes several ASTM test methods for alkalinity, freeze point, and pH level. We are typically test particle count to determine if there is any debris in the cooling system

Standard Test Packages Includes:

ASTM D5185 - ICP Spectroscopy

ASTM D4377 - Karl Fischer

ASTM D445 - Viscosity

ASTM  E2412 - FTIR

ASTM D664- Base Number

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