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…
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…
Both oxidation and nitration can be determined using the Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) method, which is also used to determine water content as discussed in a previous article. As you can see from the FTIR scan below both oxidation and…
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…
