Fuel & Fluid Systems
Fuel System Testing
Live and hot fuel testing with custom capabilities for development, durability, and validation of complete fuel systems.
01 · UNDERSTAND THE SERVICE
Overview
Sterling Performance Testing Service specializes in fuel systems testing and testing of fuel system components, including live fuel and hot fuel testing. Our custom capabilities and specialized knowledge cover development, durability, and validation requirements.
The facility is organized into dedicated labs — an Evaporative Emissions Lab (full-size, micro, and mini SHEDs), Fuel Injection R&D, Fuel Storage R&D, and Fuel Delivery R&D — with multiple buildings to ensure customer privacy.
02 · CONFIRM THE FIT
Fuel System Testing Capabilities
- Fuel evaporative emission testing / permeation testing lab
- Fuel injection R&D and component testing
- Fuel storage R&D
- Fuel delivery R&D and component testing
- Additional services (vehicle instrumentation, tensile testing, corrosion testing, thermal cycling, etc.)
03 · METHODS & CONDITIONS
Testing Methods & Conditions
- 01Live fuel and hot fuel testing
- 02Evaporative emissions with full-size, micro, and mini SHEDs
- 03Fuel injection R&D: injector durability, fuel rail, throttle body, pressure damper, maldistribution
- 04Fuel storage R&D: tank aging, soak rooms, pressure/vacuum, fill and tilt, drop testing
- 05Fuel delivery R&D: pumps, filters, level senders, modules, hoses, pipes, valves, seals, fittings
- 06Engine R&D with dynamometers
04 · REAL-WORLD FIT
Typical Applications & Assemblies
- Complete fuel systems and subsystems
- Fuel injection, storage, and delivery components
- Live fuel and hot fuel programs
Reporting & Compliance Data
Sterling delivers professional, concise, and accurate test reports backed by state-of-the-art data acquisition. Our reports are detailed enough to be submitted as engineering and government compliance backup data — so you get results you can act on and document.
ANSWERS FOR ENGINEERS
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sterling perform live and hot fuel testing?
Yes. We specialize in live fuel and hot fuel testing of fuel systems and components, with custom capability for difficult programs.
Is Sterling an EPA-recognized laboratory?
Yes — Sterling is an EPA-recognized laboratory with CARB and EPA compliance capability.
How do you protect confidential programs?
The facility maintains multiple buildings to ensure customer privacy for sensitive development programs.
Fuel System Testing inquiry
Ready to define the scope?
Share the part or system, requirement, operating conditions, and desired outcome. Sterling's team will use that context to begin reviewing the appropriate testing approach.