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On-the-spot measurement of total microorganisms!

Microbial growth in liquid hydrocarbon fuels and lubricants presents a major problem. Storage tanks, delivery systems, and filters can become fouled through microbial proliferation and metabolic activity, which results in a myriad of problems, including reduced product quality, storage system corrosion, and filter plugging. The best solution to this problem is early detection and treatment.

Early detection is now possible through LuminUltra's Quench-Gone Organic Modified (QGO-M) ATP test kit. This advanced test kit provides the user with an accurate measure of total microbial content in any liquid hydrocarbon in less than 5 minutes. Use QGO-M to help optimize biocide dosing and equipment cleaning. When it comes to fuel and lubricant management, LuminUltra’s QGO-M test is the ideal tool to help save time & money and reduce risk!

Why wait until tomorrow to solve today’s problems?

The standard for measurement of microorganisms in fuels and lubricants are culture tests such as traditional plate counts. These tests have the advantage of measuring specific types of microorganism communities such as bacteria, yeasts and molds but require days of incubation to obtain results. This means that action cannot be taken until problems are well underway. More than one measurement is also required to gauge the extent of contamination.

Rather than waiting days to obtain test results using traditional culturing methods, QGO-M provides on-the-spot results for same-shift troubleshooting. Moreover, QGO-M detects all living organisms, not just the relatively small percentage that forms colonies in typical growth media.

The ideal microbial growth control program for fuels and lubricants would incorporate the real-time, complete measurement of total microorganisms provided by LuminUltra’s QGO-M test kit, with follow-up testing done with specific culture tests to validate control mechanisms to guard against bacteria, yeast, and mold!

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