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Oil Compatibility Testing ASTM D7155: Part 1: Overview

Oil Compatibility Testing ASTM D7155: Part 1: Overview
Fluid compatibility testing is a critical process in industries, such as power generation, chemical manufacturing and agriculture. It’s an assessment as to whether two or more fluids can be mixed with each other without adverse chemical, physical, or performance-related issues. It can also be a requirement to meet certain safety and compliance regulations.Problems caused by…
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ASTM D130 Copper Corrosion Testing Provided by Eurofins TestOil

ASTM D130 Copper Corrosion Testing Provided by Eurofins TestOil
ASTM D130, the Copper Corrosion Test, evaluates the corrosive/tarnishing properties of hydrocarbon-based substances, including fuels, lubricants, and additives, on copper. This test is crucial for assessing fluid compatibility with copper and copper alloy components in equipment. It ensures that fuels meet corrosion standards and that lubricant and hydraulic fluids are safe for use in systems…
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Oil Analysis for Mining Operations Delivers ROI

Oil Analysis for Mining Operations Delivers ROI
TestOil, the industry leader in same day oil analysis, offers comprehensive lubricant analysis for mining that significantly reduces downtime for very expensive equipment operating in some of the world’s harshest conditions.            The biggest concerns in maintaining mining equipment health are wear and contamination. This equipment operates in demanding environmental conditions: continually exposed to the ingress…
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Crackle Test for Industrial Oil: Simple, but a Great First Line Indicator

Crackle Test for Industrial Oil: Simple, but a Great First Line Indicator
The routine Crackle Test reveals the presence of free or emulsified water, but not dissolved water, in oil. It typically detects water concentrations of around 500 parts per million (ppm) or higher. However, specific oils exhibit different crackle detection limits. Understanding the specific detection limit for the oil being tested is critical for useful results.…
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Viscosity Testing for Industrial Lubricants

Viscosity Testing for Industrial Lubricants
Definitions• Kinematic Viscosity: The measure of a fluid's resistance to flow under the influence of gravity.• Viscosity Index: A dimensionless number that indicates how much a lubricant's viscosity changes with temperature.• Viscosity SUS: Saybolt Universal Viscosity (SUS) is a unit of measurement that quantifies a fluid's kinematic viscosity using a Saybolt viscometer. ViscosityThe single most…
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