Ammonia Testing
Ensure Efficiency, Reduce Costs, and Prevent Failures
Refrigeration plants depend on high-purity ammonia to maintain peak efficiency and minimise operational costs. Contaminants like water and oil can increase energy consumption, corrode equipment, and lead to costly failures. At Blended, we offer comprehensive ammonia testing services to help businesses detect contaminants early, optimise efficiency, and prevent system breakdowns.
Why Regular Ammonia Testing Matters
- Energy Cost Reduction: Even small amounts of water contamination increase energy consumption to achieve the same refrigeration temperatures.
- Preventative Maintenance: Identify early signs of corrosion, leaks, or system degradation before they escalate into expensive repairs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure your ammonia refrigerant meets industry purity standards.
- Operational Savings: Optimise refrigerant replacement cycles—our testing helps you determine when it’s more cost-effective to replace ammonia than to continue running with contaminants.
Our Ammonia Testing Services
Using state-of-the-art spectroscopic equipment, we conduct a full-spectrum analysis of ammonia refrigerants, providing insights into system health and potential risks.
Gravimetric Purity Testing
Determines the overall purity of your ammonia, ensuring it meets the required specifications for efficient refrigeration performance.
Oil Contamination Testing
Detects the presence of oil and other impurities, which can reduce heat exchange efficiency and cause equipment malfunctions.
Cross-Contamination Detection
We identify foreign substances that may have entered the ammonia supply, including:
- Glycol contamination from secondary refrigerants
- Metallic contaminants (e.g., copper corrosion from brass fittings)
- Residue build-up that can indicate component failure
How Our Testing Prevents Major Failures
Our ammonia testing services have already helped businesses detect serious system risks before they escalated into costly breakdowns.
Example Case Study:
A sample we analysed for a customer was contaminated with cupramminium ions this only became apparent during our testing and would otherwise have been missed. The presence of cuprammonium indicates that ammonia was corroding brass fittings within the system. Without testing, this would have led to containment loss and expensive system failures.
By implementing regular ammonia testing, you can prevent these risks before they cause unplanned shutdowns.
How Our Process Works
- Sample Collection – Our specialised sampling kits ensure safe and accurate ammonia collection.
- Advanced Lab Testing – Using spectroscopic and gravimetric analysis, we detect purity, water content, and contaminants.
- Comprehensive Reporting – We provide a detailed breakdown of ammonia quality, including potential risks and recommendations.
- Ongoing Monitoring Support – We recommend 6-monthly ammonia testing as part of a preventative maintenance plan.
Why Choose Blended?
- Industry-Leading Expertise – Our technical specialists have extensive experience in ammonia refrigeration systems and industrial refrigerant testing.
- Cutting Edge Lab Equipment – We use high-precision spectroscopic analysis to detect even trace contaminants.
- Bespoke Testing Solutions – We tailor our testing approach to match your system’s specific needs.
Actionable Insights – We don’t just provide data—we give clear, practical recommendations to optimise your system and cut costs
Book Your Ammonia Test Today
Regular ammonia testing is a small investment that prevents major operational disruptions and reduces long-term costs.
Additional Services: Glycol & Refrigerant Testing
Glycol purity & contamination testing
pH, iron, and conductivity analysis
Turbidity and refractometry assessments
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