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What does the MicrobMonitor®2 Test?
The MicrobMonitor®2 has been developed to test for microbial contamination in fuel and oil products, and to monitor microbial growth in storage tanks and supply facilities.
MicrobMonitor®2 can be used as a routine monitoring tool, for providing assurances about product quality, for investigation of incidents and for confirming the effectiveness of measures taken to prevent or remediate microbial growth and contamination.
What Microbial Contamination does the MicrobMonitor®2 Test For?
MicrobMonitor®2 offers a comprehensive assessment of microbial colony forming units (CFU), the standard measure for microbial contamination across a wide range of industries. This microbial test kit can detect low levels of contamination of all three microbes (bacteria, yeasts, and moulds).
The MicrobMonitor®2 will also detect dormant spores of microbes, which are often the only indication of contamination in a system.
Trusted by Industry Experts
MicrobMonitor®2, a cutting-edge microbial test kit, conforming to global industry standards ASTM D7978 and IP613. IATA and leading airframe OEMs recommend routine microbiological testing of aircraft fuel tanks to ensure systems remain free of contamination. MicrobMonitor®2 is widely recommended by airframe OEMs (including by Boeing and Airbus) for this purpose and is used by many of the world’s commercial airlines and fuel handling operators.
The MicrobMonitor®2 is also widely used across various military services for monitoring microbial contamination in aviation, marine and ground fuels and is NATO Codified 66640-99-834-3573.
MicrobMonitor®2 has been validated by independent Energy Institute studies and brings the accuracy of tried and trusted laboratory test technology into an easy-to-use on-site test kit. Results obtained using this microbiological test kit have been shown to correlate with standard laboratory method IP385.
How do you use the MicrobMonitor®2?
The MicrobMonitor®2 microbial test kit simplifies testing with its user-friendly design, requiring no training. A sample of fuel or water is added to the specialised gel, which is then shaken to disperse any microorganisms.
After incubation, visible spots called ‘colonies’ form, with a reactive compound changing their colour to red or purple for easy counting. The number of colonies directly estimates the microbial particles (CFU) present, helping determine the extent of microbial contamination. With adjustable sensitivity levels, users can align tests with industry standards or application needs.
