Industrial filtration services for off-spec product recovery

Certified industrial filtration for critical operations

AQ MarTest provides industrial filtration services for contaminated and off-spec fuels, oils and chemical products across global industrial operations. Filtration is performed directly at terminals, refineries, chemical plants and production facilities using certified mobile equipment and internationally approved procedures.

Industrial filtration allows valuable liquid bulk cargo to be restored without unnecessary disposal, replacement or transport. By treating the product directly on-site, AQ MarTest reduces downtime, lowers logistics costs and improves operational continuity.

This approach is essential where specification compliance directly impacts commercial delivery and plant performance.

Why industrial filtration matters

Off-spec products create immediate operational and financial risks. Delayed exports, rejected cargo, failed inspections and contractual disputes can rapidly increase losses.

Industrial filtration addresses these risks by restoring product quality through controlled technical treatment. AQ MarTest focuses on recovery rather than disposal, helping operators preserve both product value and operational efficiency.

For terminals, producers, traders and insurers, industrial filtration is often the fastest and most cost-effective solution available.

Industrial filtration technologies

AQ MarTest applies multiple filtration methods depending on the contamination type and product sensitivity.

Mechanical Filtration

Mechanical filtration removes visible and microscopic particles from fuels, oils and chemicals. High-capacity systems operate up to 1000 m³/h and support ISO cleanliness restoration below 15-12-9.

This process is essential for product cleanliness and downstream equipment protection.

Chemical Filtration

Chemical filtration removes dissolved contaminants such as chlorides, dissolved iron, peroxides, carbonyls and water using high-performance adsorbent media.

This is critical for chemical purification and restoring sensitive specification parameters.

Magnetic and Coalescing Filtration

Magnetic filtration removes ultra-fine metallic contamination, while coalescing filtration separates emulsified water from fuel and specialty chemical applications.

This combined approach allows complete industrial filtration across a wide range of liquid bulk cargoes.

Products suitable for industrial filtration

AQ MarTest routinely performs industrial filtration for:

  • diesel
  • biodiesel
  • gasoil
  • jet fuel
  • methanol
  • ethanol
  • benzene
  • xylene
  • styrene monomer
  • MEG
  • caustic soda
  • phosphoric acid
  • paraffins
  • specialty chemicals

Each project is supported by laboratory validation before field execution begins.

Restoring product specifications

Industrial filtration improves:

  • appearance
  • color
  • odor
  • flash point
  • acidity
  • water content
  • ISO cleanliness
  • particle count
  • haze rate
  • total contamination

The objective is always full recovery to commercial specification wherever technically possible.

AQ MarTest laboratories in Rotterdam and Houston support treatment feasibility and filtration trials before deployment.

Certified industrial filtration worldwide

All industrial filtration projects are executed under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and VCA-P certified systems. This guarantees safe handling and compliance across petrochemical environments.

AQ MarTest combines laboratory expertise, certified equipment and global field execution into one complete industrial filtration service.

When contamination threatens product value, industrial filtration provides the fastest route back to specification.

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FAQ

What is industrial filtration?
Industrial filtration is the on-site treatment of contaminated fuels, oils and chemicals to restore product quality and required specification without unnecessary disposal.
AQ MarTest removes particulates, water, chlorides, dissolved metals, peroxides, carbonyls, microbiological contamination and other dissolved or suspended impurities.
Yes. AQ MarTest frequently performs in-tank recirculation, allowing product recovery directly inside the existing storage tank.