Welcome to METS Lab’s dedicated Oil & Gas Testing page. In this demanding and high-stakes industry, the integrity and quality of materials and processes are paramount. At METS Lab, we understand the critical role that accurate and reliable testing plays in ensuring operational safety, regulatory compliance, and optimal performance across the entire oil and gas value chain. From the wellhead to the refinery and beyond, our comprehensive suite of testing services is designed to provide you with the precise data and expert insights you need to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and drive efficiency. Explore our capabilities and discover how METS Lab can be your trusted partner in ensuring the quality and reliability of your oil and gas operations.
- Diesel, gasoline, kerosene, naphtha& Fuel oilÂ
- Base oil& Lube oilsÂ
- Industrial oils Â
- cutting fluid& coolant Â
- Used oil analysisÂ
- Transformer oil analysis-Â
- Bitumen & greaseÂ
- Lpg & natural gases analysisÂ
We offer a full suite of fuel & fuel testing services utilizing ASTM & ISO test methods. Our expertise includes the following test parameters for fuel types:
Diesel , gasoline , kerosene , naptha &Â Fuel oil Testing Parameters
Objective: Assess fuel quality, contamination, and compliance with standards (ASTM,& ISO, ).
- Density (ASTM D1298/ASTMD 4052, ISO 3675, ISO 12185)
- Flash Point (ASTMD 93)
- Smoke point (ASTMD 1322, ISO 3014)
- Kinematic Viscosity (ASTMD 445,ISO3104)
- Water Content (ASTMD 6304/ASTMD 95)
- Sulphur Content (ASTMD 4294, ISO 8754)
- Distillation range (ASTMD 86, ISO 3405)
- Research octane number (RON)& motor octane number(MON)(ASTMD 2699, ASTMD 2700, ISO 5163, ISO 5164)
- Doctor Test (ASTMD4952)
- Gum content of fuels (ASTMD 381)
- Mercaptan Sulphur(ASTMD 3227)
- Benzene Content& Oxygenates by GC method (ASTMD 5580)
- Cetane number & cetane index (ASTMD 613/ASTMD 6890& ASTMD 976)
- Oxidation stability (ASTMD 2274)
- Lubricity wear test (ASTMD 6079)
- Electrical conductivity (ASTMD 2624)
- Ash content (ASTMD 482)
- Carbon Residue (ASTMD 4530/ ASTM D524)
- Cloud & Pourpoint (ASTM D2500/ASTMD 97)
- Cold filter plug point (ASTMD 6371)
- Gross calorific value (ASTMD 4868)
- Reid Vapor Pressure (ASTMD 323)
- Detailed hydrocarbon analysis of fuel by gas chromatography(ASTMD 5134)
- Free Water & Sediment Content (ASTM D2709)
- Asphaltene content (heptane insoluble) in fuel oil (ASTMD6560)
- Micro carbon residue (ASTMD 4530
- Hydrogen sulphide analysis (ASTMD 7621)
We also specialize in comprehensive testing for Base Oils, Lube Oils, and Industrial Oils using globally recognized ASTM and ISO methods. With cutting-edge lab facilities and expert technicians, our data-driven approach ensures product quality, performance, and compliance.
Our test parameters for base oil & lube oil include
- Viscosity Index (ASTMD 2270)
- Flash Point(ASTMD 92)
- Kinematic & dynamic viscosity (ASTM d445)
- Total Acid Number (TAN)(ASTMD 664)
- Base Number (TBN)(ASTMD 2896)
- Sediments & insoluble (ASTMD 4007, 2709& ASTMD 893 )
- Wear Metals Analysis (ASTM D5185(ICP method))
- Pourpoint (ASTM D97)
- Particle count analysis or cleanliness test  (ASTMD 7619, ISO 4406)
- oxidation stability (ASTMD 943/ASTM D2272)
- Foaming Characteristics (ASTMD 892)
- Copper Strip Corrosion Test (ASTMD 130)
- Sulphur content (ASTMD 4294)
- Total nitrogen content by modified kjeldah method (ASTMD 3228)
- Noack Volatility OR evaporation loss (ASTMD 5800)
- Water content (ASTMD -6304)
- Refractive Index (ASTMD 1218)
- High temperature & shear test for engine oil(ASTMD 4683)
- Cold cranking simulator or apparent viscsosity of engine oil (ASTMD 5293)
- Carbon type analysis by FTIR(ASTMD 2140)
Importance of Industrial Oil Testing
- Ensures equipment reliability and longevity
- Detects contamination, degradation, and wear
- Reduces maintenance costs and downtime
- Meets OEM and regulatory standards
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINE COOLANT AND CUTTING OIL TESTING
Testing of engine coolants ensures proper thermal performance, corrosion protection, and chemical stability for reliable engine operation. Cutting fluid testing evaluates properties like pH, concentration, lubricity, and microbial contamination to maintain machining efficiency and fluid longevity
Our test parameters for Metal working fluids like cutting fluids include
- Emulsion stability ASTMD 3707
- PH value ASTMD E70
- Bacteria Count: ASTM E2694
- Â Extreme Pressure Properties: ASTM D3233, ISO 14635
Our test parameters for engine coolant include
- FREEZINGPOINT:( ASTM D1177)
- Boiling Point: (ASTM D1120)
- Reserve Alkalinity: (ASTMD 1121)
-  Glycol Content by gas chromatography: (ASTM 7922 )
- Chloride content (ASTMD 3634)
Introduction to used oil analysis
What is Used Oil Analysis?
A diagnostic tool used to monitor the condition of lubricants and detect equipment wear and contamination.Why is it Important?
- Extends equipment life
- Prevents unplanned downtime
- Optimizes oil change intervals
- Ensures regulatory compliance
Our test parameters for engine coolant include
- FREEZINGPOINT:( ASTM D1177)
- Boiling Point: (ASTM D1120)
- Reserve Alkalinity: (ASTMD 1121)
-  Glycol Content by gas chromatography: (ASTM 7922 )
- Chloride content (ASTMD 3634)
Introduction to used oil analysis
What is Used Oil Analysis?
A diagnostic tool used to monitor the condition of lubricants and detect equipment wear and contamination.
Why is it Important?
- Extends equipment life
- Prevents unplanned downtime
- Optimizes oil change intervals
- Ensures regulatory compliance
Our test parameters for Used engine Oil include
• Parameter
• Fuel Dilution
• Soot Content(ASTM D7686)
• Glycol (Coolant Contamination)
• Oxidation
• Nitration
• Sulphation
• Byproduct of NOx reacting with oil; contributes to varnish, acid formation
• Sulfur-based acid formation from fuel combustion; leads to deposits, corrosion
• Significance
• Standard Practice for Condition Monitoring of Used engine oil& Lubricants by Trend Analysis Using FTIR Spectrometry (ASTM E2412)
• Significance
• Indicates unburned fuel entering the crankcase; leads to viscosity drop, wear
• Excess soot indicates poor combustion, EGR issues, can cause abrasive wear
• Suggests head gasket leak or coolant intrusion; corrosive and dangerous
• Oil degradation from heat, oxygen; leads to sludge, viscosity increase
• Parameter
Other test parameters for used lube oils & engine oils
- Wear Metal Analysis by ICP-AES(ASTM D5185)
- Determination of insoluble (ASTMD 893)
- Determination of ferrous particles by particle quantification index (PQindex)or ferrometry method (ASTMD 8184)
- particle count analysis(ASTMD 7619, ISO 4406)
- Determination of soluble varnish in hydraulic oil by MPC (membrane patch colorimetry) (ASTMD7843)
- Determination of merit of dispercency in inservice engine oil by blotter method (ASTMD 7899)
What is Transformer Oil Analysis?
- Diagnostic testing of insulating oil (mineral or ester) used in power transformers.
- Aimed at monitoring:
- Insulation health
- Contamination levels
- Aging indicators
- Early fault detection
Our transformer oil analyisis test parameters include:
- Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA)(ASTMD 3612)
- Interfacial Tension (IFT)(ASTMD 971/IEC62961)
- Furan or furfural content Analysis BY HPLC METHOD (ASTMÂ D5837/IEC 61198)
- Corrosive Sulphur (ASTM D1275/IEC62535)
- Break down voltage (IEC 60156, ASTMD 1816)
- Tand delta (IEC 60247, ASTMD 924)
- PCB by gas chromatography (ASTMD 4059)
- Oxidation Inhibitor & Metal Passivator By FTIR (IEC 60666)
- Carbon type composition in insulating oil by FTIR(ASTMD D2140)
- Oxidation stability of insulting oil (IEC 61125, ASTMD 2240)
- Moisture Content (ASTMD 1533, IEC60814)
Introduction to bitumen & grease product
our lab testing parameters for grease include
- Cone Penetration (ASTM D217 / ISO 2137)
- Dropping Point (ASTM D2265 / ISO 6299)
- Oil Separation (ASTM D6184 / ISO 22285)
- Water Washout (ASTM D1264 / ISO 11009)
- Four-Ball Wear Test (ASTM D2266 / ISO 20623)
- Copper Corrosion(ASTM D4048 / ISO 2160)
- Rolling stability (ASTM D1831)
Our lab testing parameters for bitumen include
- Penetration Test (ASTM D5 / ISO 3426)
- Softening Point (ASTM D36 / ISO 4625
- Ductility (ASTM D113 / ISO 13398)
- Viscosity by rotational viscometer (brooke field viscometer) (ASTM D4402 / ISO 3219)
- Density by pycnometer(ASTMD 70)
Introduction to LPG and Natural Gas Testing
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Natural Gas are widely used in:
- Domestic fuel
- Industrial heating
- Power generation
- Automotive (CNG/LPG vehicles)
- Testing Objective:
To ensure purity, calorific value, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Our testing parameters for LPGÂ Gases include:
- Chemical composition or determination of hydrocarbons (ASTMD 2163,ISO 7941)
- Gauge Vapor Pressure (ASTM D1267, ISO 4256)
- Sulphur content by uv fluorescence spectrophotometer(ASTM D6667)
- Odorant (e.g. Ethyl Mercaptan) (ASTMD 5305)
- Residue on Evaporation (ASTM D2158)
- Relative Density & density (ASTM D1657)
- Olefins Content (ASTM D2163, ISO 7941)
 Our testing parameters for natural   Gases include
- Chemical composition by gas chromatography (ASTMD1945,ISO 6945)
- Determination hydrocarbon and non hydrocarbon gases (ASTMD 7833)
- Heating Value or calorific value& compressibility factor (BTU or MJ)(ASTM D3588, ISO 6976)
- wobbe index (ASTM D3588, ISO 6976)
- Dew Point (Hydrocarbon/Water) (ASTMD 1142, ISO/TR 11150)
- Sulphur content (determination of H2S & MERCAPTAN) BY GC method (ASTMD 6228,ASTMD 5504, ISO 6326)