Fuel marking technology

Tracerco fuel testing platforms

Tracerco has developed a number of layered platforms to offer a wide range of options for the detection of illegal fuel practices in a variety of scenarios.

Quantitative and qualitative technologies are available – either field portable or laboratory based. Gold standard forensic methods of analysis can also be employed.

Only environmentally acceptable markers that contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen (CHON) are used.

Contact us today to find out how a tailored fuel marking programme can allow you to deter fuel fraud, protect your reputation and grow your revenue.

Field portable device

Hand portable (<4kg) and easy to use
Spectrophotometric detection
Samples can be analysed using a non-destructive test
Results are instantaneous
Marker can be detected at very low concentrations (ppb)
Enables quantitative or qualitative analysis for dilution or adulteration
Results can be wirelessly transmitted to the Tracerco™ Insights Platform and displayed on any internet enabled device

Field portable forensic analysis device

Lightweight and easy to use
Simultaneous analysis of multiple markers
A recognised gold standard and legally defensible method for forensic analysis
Marker can be detected at very low concentrations (ppb)
Provides reliable and detailed analysis of the concentration of marker in the sample
Maximises prosecution outcomes
Results can be wirelessly transmitted to the Tracerco™ Insights Platform and displayed on any internet enabled device

Retailer test kit

Retailers that are concerned or have no way of knowing whether a transporter is legitimate or not, can use a simple to operate test kit to detect illegal fuel, prior to offloading the fuel into their forecourt storage tanks

Laboratory based forensic analysis / testing

Utilises well-established technologies recognised worldwide
Provides a validation of positive field tests
A recognised gold standard and legally defensible method for forensic analysis
Provides reliable and detailed analysis of the concentration of marker in the sample
Maximises prosecution outcomes
Results can be wirelessly transmitted to the Tracerco™ Insights Platform and displayed on any internet enabled device