OIL TESTS
The tests are as follows:
- Oil Chemistry measures the dielectric of the undiluted oil and compares it to the reference oil dielectric to calculate the chemical index. The chemical index indicates deterioration of the oil due to oxidation, nitration, soot, and moisture contamination.
- Ferrous and Water testing measures the change in time resolved dielectric. An oscillating magnet is used to detect ferrous material. The results are reported as ferrous indice and water content.
- Wear Debris Analysis is achieved through a Patch Maker, which creates filter patches for viewing under a microscope. The images can be captured using a video camera attached to the microscope. The wear debris particle type determines the wear mechanism such as adhesive wear, abrasive wear, fatigue wear, etc. A Laser Particle Counter then measures the number and size distribution of particles in the oil sample. The results are reported as particle size distribution and ISO codes and are compared to a target cleanliness level assigned to the piece of equipment.
The tests are as follows:
- Oil Chemistry measures the dielectric of the undiluted oil and compares it to the reference oil dielectric to calculate the chemical index. The chemical index indicates deterioration of the oil due to oxidation, nitration, soot, and moisture contamination.
- Ferrous and Water testing measures the change in time resolved dielectric. An oscillating magnet is used to detect ferrous material. The results are reported as ferrous indice and water content.
- Wear Debris Analysis is achieved through a Patch Maker, which creates filter patches for viewing under a microscope. The images can be captured using a video camera attached to the microscope. The wear debris particle type determines the wear mechanism such as adhesive wear, abrasive wear, fatigue wear, etc. A Laser Particle Counter then measures the number and size distribution of particles in the oil sample. The results are reported as particle size distribution and ISO codes and are compared to a target cleanliness level assigned to the piece of equipment.
