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Types of Testing Services

Manitoba Hydro Laboratories (MHL) offers general laboratory testing services in a variety of areas.

For expert advice, MHL also provides Consulting Services.

Biodiesel Testing

MHL provides ASTM standardized tests for pure and blended biodiesel fuel products. Learn more about Biodiesel Testing Services.

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Industrial & Lubricating Oil Testing with OILTRACK™

OILTRACK™, designed for industrial and commercial customers can provide condition monitoring for your lubricating oil, and condition and dissolved gas analysis for your insulating oil. Visit the OILTRACK website.

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Fuels

MHL tests fuels, including gasoline and diesel, for suitability of product, contamination, and degradation.

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SF6 Gas

MHL has the ability to test SF6 gas used in electric equipment for concentration of byproducts and contaminants.

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Soil Analysis

MHL can provide testing of soil samples to meet the Canada Wide Standard for petroleum hydrocarbons. This testing is often required for environmental site assessment and remediation, and for petroleum product spill situations.

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Water Analysis

Our laboratories specialize in water quality testing, whether it is from industrial processes or for environmental purposes.

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Asbestos Analysis

Testing is available to identify selected asbestos containing materials and to determine the presence of airborne asbestos fibres.

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Metal Analysis

Our laboratories can test for the presence and concentration of metals in most types of samples, for purposes such as material identification, equipment condition monitoring, environmental protection, corrosion attack, or contamination.