Category Used Oil Analysis

XRF Spectroscopy

Chlorine in Gas Engine Oils

The X-ray Fluorescence technique is often used to detect Chlorine in landfill gas engine systems. The Chlorine comes from the Chlorinated Fluorocarbons in aerosols and other sources which have been dumped in the land fill. This chlorine is a contaminant…

Particle Counting

This technique is typically used for critical hydraulic and turbine systems which have very small clearances, e.g. servo valves. It can also be used to look for early signs of bearing wear or evaluating equipment filter performance.  There are three…

water content used oil analysis

Water Content in Used Oil Analysis

Water contamination in oil can be extremely detrimental as it can cause any of the following: Rust/corrosion Sludge formation Increase in oil oxidation Decrease in fatigue life (bearings, gears) Increased wear Reduced additive protection Filter plugging Sources Water contamination can…