Advanced Analytical Testing

Advanced Analytical Testing to Support Smarter Decisions

If you need deeper analytical insight into a system, sample, or operational challenge, OSP can help provide interpretive guidance.

We deliver advanced analytical capabilities that support root cause identification, risk reduction, and informed decision-making.

These services extend beyond microbial diagnostics to provide chemical, physical, and materials analysis that helps asset owners move from uncertainty to clarity.

What We Help You Identify

From data to root cause. From testing to resolution.

Corrosion Drivers

Chemical contributors to corrosion rates
Iron cycling and deposit formation
Sour gas generation contributors
Water chemistry conditions accelerating asset degradation

Deposit & Scale Composition

Scale composition and scaling tendencies
Corrosion byproduct makeup
Inorganic vs organic solids
Material incompatibilities
Residual inhibitor performance

Fluid Instability & Compatibility Issues

Oil-water compatibility issues
Emulsion stability problems
Polymer degradation
Additive performance breakdown
Hydrocarbon contamination or degradation

Failure Investigation

Root cause investigations
Deposit characterization
Fluid composition analysis
Material failure diagnostics
Regulatory or litigation documentation

Who We Serve

We support asset owners managing microbial risk in water-containing systems across multiple industries.

Any environment where water and nutrients are present can support microbial growth. Culture media testing helps quantify that risk.

— Partner lab capabilities support:

Oil & Gas (upstream, midstream, downstream)
Fuel storage and distribution systems
Industrial water treatment programs
Process facilities and infrastructure

— These services are especially valuable when:

Diagnosing unexplained failures
Investigating corrosion or scaling
Evaluating fluid compatibility
Supporting regulatory documentation
Validating or refining treatment programs

Questions about our Partner Capabilities?

If you need deeper analytical insight into a system, sample, or operational challenge, OSP can coordinate the appropriate laboratory capabilities and provide interpretive guidance.

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Testing Capabilities Supporting These Outcomes

To support the outcomes above, OSP can coordinate a wide range of analytical testing through trusted laboratory partners.

Hydrocarbon Analysis

Supports evaluation of fuel stability, contamination, and degradation.

Includes:

Gas Chromatography (GC)
BTEX analysis
Metals in oil via ICP
Karl Fischer (KF) titration
API gravity and vapor pressure
Pour point, fire point, melting point

Water Analysis

Supports corrosion control and scaling prevention.

Includes:

Complete water analysis (IC, ICP, alkalinity, pH)
Scaling tendency evaluation
Organic acids via IC
Oil in water (hexane extraction)
Oil/water compatibility testing
Scale inhibitor residual testing

Viscosity & Polymer Analysis

Supports performance validation in fracturing and process fluids.

Includes:

Friction loop testing
Viscosity profiling
HPLC polymer analysis
Lubricity testing
High-temperature/high-pressure break testing

Solid Analysis

Supports identification of plugging and fouling mechanisms.

Includes:

SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy)
XRD (X-ray Diffraction)
EDX elemental mapping
XRF analysis
Acid and solvent solubility testing
Particle size analysis
Imaging and elemental mapping

A Strategic Network for Faster Insight

At OSP, we recognize that when operational issues arise, timely information is critical. Delays in diagnostics can prolong system disruptions, increase costs, and complicate investigations.

To support faster, more reliable analysis, OSP works with a strategic network of trusted partner laboratories across North America. This network allows us to coordinate specialized testing closer to where our clients operate, reducing sample transit times and accelerating analytical turnaround.

By leveraging regional laboratory capabilities, clients benefit from:

Faster sample processing and turnaround times
Reduced shipping delays and logistics complexity
Access to specialized analytical expertise
Reliable, high-quality diagnostic testing

This collaborative model allows OSP to combine our expertise in microbial diagnostics and treatment strategy with advanced analytical capabilities delivered through accredited partner laboratories.

The result is faster insight, stronger diagnostics, and better-informed decisions when it matters most.

Integrated Diagnostic Approach

Partner laboratory services are not standalone data points. OSP integrates results with:

Microbial diagnostics
DNA testing
Culture media results
Water chemistry profiles
Treatment program history
System design and operational context

Reports are interpretive and collaborative — not data dumps. This integrated approach allows asset owners to move beyond isolated test results toward confident, system-level decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What standards do the test methods confirm with?

The majority of the tests conform to ASTM standards. To confirm if the test you are looking for confirms with a specific standard, please reach out to a sales representative.

How does sampling for analysis work?

Samples need to be sent to the laboratory in a sealed container to mitigate contamination.

What are sample turnaround times?

Turnaround times are dependent on the analyses selected.

Are there special testing parameters and considerations?

If specific targets or parameters are in focus, methods and reports can be tailored to accommodate specific needs.

Have a water or microbial problem?

Our team can help you understand what’s happening, what’s causing it, and how to fix it — effectively and sustainably.

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