We have continuously provided testing services in the field of petroleum and petroleum products based on the national and international standards of ISIRI, ASTM, ISO, and IP in cooperation with the chemical engineering department of Isfahan University. Therefore, to conduct tests related to the mentioned field and products, especially oils, and to facilitate the access of companies, manufacturers, and scientific, academic, and research centers to information and details related to the cost, duration of offering services, receiving results, and other items, they are visible, available, and trackable on http://centlab.ui.ac.ir associated with the central laboratory of Isfahan University or www.labsnet.ir related to the laboratory network of strategic technologies. Our colleagues will also be ready to answer with the contact numbers 31335400 and 31335300.

List of tests:

Tests performed at the Kimia Elika Sepanta Research Center and Oil Laboratory of Isfahan University

1) Determining kinematic viscosity at a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius (ASTM D-445)

2) Determining kinematic viscosity at a temperature of 100 degrees Celsius (ASTM D-445)

3) Determining kinematic viscosity from ambient temperature to 110 degrees Celsius (ASTM D-445)

4) Determining viscosity index (ASTM D-2270)

5) Determining flash point by the Cleveland Open-Cup method (ASTM D-92)

6) Determining flash point by the Closed-Cup method on a small scale (ASTM D-3278)

7) Determining the flash point by the Closed-Cup method (ASTM D-93).

8) Determining density using a Hydrometer (ASTM D-1298)

9) Determining cloudy and pour points (ASTM D-97)

10) Determining Total Base Number (TBN) by potentiometric method (ASTM D-2896)

11) Determining total acid number (TAN) by potentiometric method (ASTM D-664)

12) Determining aniline point (ASTM D-611).

13) Determining the amount of foam test (ASTM D-892).

14) Determining the amount of foam test from 15 to 100 degrees Celsius (ASTM D-892)

15) Determining the amount of ash content in terms of weight percent (ASTM D-472)

16) Determining vacuum distillation (ASTM D-1160)

17) Determining atmospheric distillation (ASTM D-86)

18) Determining refractive index (ASTM D-1747, D-1218)

19) Determining vapor pressure (ASTM D-5191)

20) Determining the viscosity gravity constant (VGC) (ASTM D-2501)

21) Determining PONA (Paraffins, Olefins, Naphthenes and Aromatics) Analysis by M-d-n method (ASTM D-3238)

22) Determining the amount of water content (ASTM D-95)

23) Determining the amount of Membrane Patch Colorimetric (ASTM D-7843).

24) Determining oil color (ASTM D-1500).

25) Determining total sulfur content (ASTM D-7039).

26) Determining mercaptan (thiol) using potentiometry (ASTM D-3227)

27) Determining total sulfur content (IP-242).

28) Determining copper corrosion (ASTM D-130).

29) Determining the amount of evaporation loss of oil by the Noack method (ASTM D-5800)

30) Determining apparent viscosity of oil by Cold Cranking simulator (CCS) (ASTM D-5293)

31) Determining the trace amount of water by coulometric method (Karl Fisher titration) (ASTM D-6304)

32) Determining the amount of elements by ICP analysis (ASTM D-4951).

33) Determining asphaltene materials (insoluble materials in heptane) (ASTM D-6560)

34) Demulsibility (the ability of oil to separate from water) (ASTM D-1401)

35) Demulsibility (IP-19)

36) Determining oil’s oxidation stability by RBOT (Rotating Bomb Oxidation Test) (ASTM D-2272)

37) Determining the percentage of Oil Content of wax (ASTM D-721)