Nuclear Power Plant Oil and Fuel Condition Monitoring

Nuclear power plants require routine oil and fuel quality analysis. Regular monitoring of the condition of lubricants and fuels in turbines, pumps, backup generators and other mission critical equipment helps prevent expensive repairs, part replacements, emergency shutdowns and unplanned downtime. We provide lubricant and fuels analysis for nuclear industrial clients across the USA.

Why choose nuclear power plant oil and fuel condition monitoring from SGS?

We monitor lubrication and diesel fuels throughout nuclear power plants, including boiling water reactors (BWR) and pressurized water reactors (PWR), providing early warning alerts and timely maintenance recommendations. Our oil lubricant condition tests conform to nuclear industry recognized standards (10CFR50 App B) and other protocols. We have a radiological license to receive and test radioactive materials.

Nuclear power plant and fuel condition testing includes:

• Emergency diesel generator fuel and lubes
• Pump oils and grease 
• MOV greases
• New product dedication
• Snubber oil 
• Turbine oils 
• Transformer oils
• Halogens and embrittlement metals

A leading provider of services for the nuclear power industry

We have been providing America’s nuclear energy industry with premium quality, professional and dependable testing and reporting since 1980. In addition to oil condition monitoring and trending, our resident expertise includes:

• Lubrication performance and compatibility studies
• Filter debris and deposit characterization, ferrography
• Tribology studies
• Root cause failure analysis
• Irradiation studies

Contact us today to learn more about nuclear power plant oil and fuel condition monitoring.