Standard Test Method for Fuel Dilution of In-Service Lubricants Using Surface Acoustic Wave Sensing

Importancia y uso:

5.1 This test method provides a means for a reliable field determination of fuel dilution that is quick and preparation-free. Results are obtained in approximately 1 min. Such a method is used, for example, at remote railroad depots where it is impractical to carry out a standard laboratory method for determination of fuel dilution, such as described in Test Method D7593, but it is a critical need to determine if fuel has contaminated the lubricant. If fuel has contaminated the lubricant, this is significantly detrimental to the machinery and it is typically serviced immediately. Further, the fuel can ignite at the high temperatures encountered in machinery lubricant paths.

Subcomité:

D02.96.02

Volúmen:

05.04

Número ICS:

75.100 (Lubricants, industrial oils and related products)

Palabras clave:

fuel dilution; fuel sniffer; headspace; SAW; surface acoustic wave;