General And Power Oil Analysis Instrument

General and Power Oil Analysis Instrument

Published by Changsha Friend Experimental Analysis Instrument Co., Ltd.

Introduction

General-purpose oils (hydraulic fluids, gear oils) and power-generation oils (turbine, transformer fluids) require periodic analysis to monitor oxidation, contamination, and additive depletion. The General and Power Oil Analysis Instrument is a multi-function platform that automates viscosity, acid number, particle count, water content, and FTIR spectroscopy in a single workflow.

Comprehensive Test Battery

1. Kinematic Viscosity (40 °C & 100 °C)

• Automated capillary viscometer per ASTM D445.

2. Acid Number (AN)

• Titration module measures mg KOH/g via potentiometric endpoint detection.

3. Particle Count

• Laser-based sensor quantifies contamination levels in ISO 4406 codes.

4. Water Content

• Coulometric Karl Fischer titration integrated with automated solvent addition.

5. FTIR Spectra

• Monitors oxidation products, nitration, and anti-wear additive signatures.

Instrument Design Features

• Automated Sample Changer: Handles up to 20 vials for high-throughput labs.

• Integrated Balances & Pumps: Precisely dispense reagents and measure masses.

• Dust-free Enclosure: Protects optical and titration modules from airborne contaminants.

• Unified Software Suite: Schedules analyses, applies instrument-specific calibration, and compiles comprehensive condition reports.

Applications

• Industrial Maintenance: Regular oil condition monitoring in hydraulic presses, compressors, and turbines.

• Power Plants: Transformer oil diagnostics to prevent insulation breakdown.

• Marine Engines: In-service sampling to detect fuel dilution and water ingress.

• Third-Party Test Houses: Bundled oil analysis services for multiple industries.

Best Practices

• Calibration Routines: Run viscosity standards, acid-number titrants, and Karl Fischer checks daily.

• Sample Integrity: Collect and store samples in sealed vials; avoid headspace air exposure.

• Filter Verification: Clean particle-count flow cells weekly to maintain optical clarity.

• Spectrometer Validation: Verify FTIR wavelength accuracy with polystyrene film calibration quarterly.