Fuel is the backbone of any nation’s economy, with liquid fuels primarily derived from crude petroleum. Through fractional distillation of crude oil, key fuel products such as petrol, diesel, fuel oils, and naphtha are produced and widely used in transportation and industrial applications.

In response to growing environmental concerns and climate change, there is a global shift towards sustainable alternatives like biofuels, including biodiesel and ethanol. At SIMA LABS, we offer advanced testing capabilities for both conventional petroleum fuels and biofuels, utilizing the latest state-of-the-art technology.

We conduct fuel quality testing according to stringent standards to ensure not only environmental compliance but also to protect engine performance and longevity.

Relevant Standards We Follow:

• Petrol: IS 2796:2017

• Fuel Oil: IS 1593:2018

• Biodiesel: IS 15607:2022

• Ethanol Fuel: IS 15464:2022

• Diesel: IS 1460:2017

• Kerosene Oil: IS 1459:2018

• Aviation Turbine Fuel: IS 1587:2017

Key Parameters Tested in Different Fuels:

Diesel / High-Speed Diesel / Light Diesel Oil:
Inorganic Acidity, Total Acidity, Appearance, Ash Content, Carbon Residue, Cetane Number, Cetane Index, Pour Point, Copper Strip Corrosion, Distillation, Flash Point, Kinematic Viscosity, Total Contamination, Density, Sulphur Content, Water Content, Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP), Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH).

Biodiesel:
Appearance, Colour, Density, Kinematic Viscosity, Flash Point, Sulphur Content, Carbon Residue, Sulphated Ash, Water Content, Total Contamination, Cetane Number, Acid Value, Methanol Content, Copper Strip Corrosion, Ester Content, Monoglycerides, Diglycerides, Triglycerides, Free Glycerol, Total Glycerol, Calcium + Magnesium, Sodium + Potassium, Iodine Value, Pour Point, Distillation, Gross Calorific Value, Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP), Polyunsaturated Methyl Ester, Linolenic Acid Methyl Ester.

Petrol / Motor Gasoline:
Appearance, Colour, Density, Distillation, Copper Strip Corrosion, Sulphur Content, Reid Vapour Pressure, Water Content.

Furnace / Fuel Oil:
Inorganic Acidity, Ash Content, Carbon Residue, Gross Calorific Value, Density, Kinematic Viscosity, Flash Point, Sediment, Sulphur Content, Water Content, Pour Point, CFPP.

Kerosene Oil:
Appearance, Colour, Inorganic Acidity, Copper Strip Corrosion, Burning Quality, Density, Distillation, Flash Point, Smoke Point, Sulphur Content, Water Content, Pour Point.

Aviation Turbine Fuel:
Ash Content, Flash Point, Neutralization Number, Phosphorous, Pour Point, Specific Gravity / Density, Kinematic Viscosity, Inorganic Acidity, Total Acidity, Distillation, Total Sulphur, Copper Strip Corrosion, Freezing Point, Water Content, Smoke Point, Gross Calorific Value.