Laboratory Services

Condensate sample analysis: hydrocarbon content report within 5 working days. Affordable, reliable and fast.

Sample Analysis

Know What's in Your Condensate

Where you or your customer require a report on the hydrocarbon content of a condensate discharge, STERLING offers a convenient test & report service at affordable rates.

We have invested in extensive laboratory equipment to maintain and develop our position as a leading company in condensate management, and we make some of that capability available to our distributor partners and their customers.

Results are delivered within 5 working days of receiving the sample, with a clear written report suitable for inclusion in service records or presentation to a site manager.

Important Notice

Although STERLING uses high-quality equipment that is maintained and calibrated correctly, we do not claim to be a certified laboratory. If you require a condensate analysis for contractual, legal or regulatory purposes, please engage an external certified laboratory provider.

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The Process

How It Works

Submitting a condensate sample for analysis is straightforward. Follow these steps to get your results quickly.

1. Contact Us First

Call or email us before sending a sample; we'll confirm pricing, provide packaging guidance and give you a reference number.

2. Collect the Sample

Collect 100 to 250 ml of condensate directly from the separator outlet or drain point. Use a clean, sealable container.

3. Package & Post

Clearly label the sample with site details and your reference number. Package safely to prevent leakage and post to our Cannock address.

4. Receive Your Report

We'll analyse the sample and send a clear written report within 5 working days of receipt, by email or post as preferred.

The Report

What Your Report Includes

The analysis report provides a clear statement of the hydrocarbon content of your condensate sample, useful for demonstrating separator effectiveness, diagnosing performance issues, or establishing a baseline for ongoing monitoring.

  • Measured hydrocarbon content of the sample (mg/l or ppm)
  • Comparison against typical acceptable discharge levels
  • Observations on sample appearance (colour, clarity, emulsification)
  • Recommendations if the separator performance appears sub-optimal
  • Written report suitable for service records or site documentation

Use case: The test & report service is ideal for periodic compliance monitoring, investigating a customer complaint, or verifying separator performance following installation or a service visit. For legally certified analysis, use an accredited laboratory.

Laboratory analysis of condensate sample

Invested in knowledge. Invested in equipment.

STERLING has invested in extensive laboratory equipment to maintain our position as the UK's leading condensate management specialist, and we make this capability available to our partners at affordable rates.

Common Questions

Laboratory Service FAQ

Contact us for current pricing; the service is offered at affordable rates designed to make routine monitoring cost-effective for distributor companies and their customers.

We require between 100 and 250 ml of condensate. Please collect it directly from the separator outlet or drain connection, not from a storage vessel where stratification may have occurred.

Our laboratory is not a certified/accredited laboratory, so our reports should not be used as primary evidence in regulatory enforcement, legal proceedings or contractual disputes. For those purposes, please engage a UKAS-accredited laboratory. Our service is best suited to routine monitoring, troubleshooting and service record documentation.

We provide a clear written report stating the hydrocarbon content of the sample, observations on appearance, comparison to typical acceptable levels, and any recommendations. The report is provided by email (and by post if required) and is suitable for filing as part of a service record.

We'll include observations and recommendations in the report. Common causes of high hydrocarbon levels include an overdue service, incorrect sizing for the compressor output, or an emulsified condensate situation. We can advise on the correct corrective action and supply the relevant service kit or upgraded separator if required.

Ready to submit a condensate sample?

Contact us first; we'll provide pricing, a reference number and packaging instructions.

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