Presentation Profile
Good Sampling Procedures - How to analyze hydraulic fluids successfully
Currently Scheduled: 10/15/2019 - 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Room: South Lobby
Main Author
Bill Bars - Beckman Coulter
Abstract:
Oil analysis is carried out routinely on lubricating fluids with the purpose of determining if the fluid is performing as required, and that it is not contaminated. Up to 80% of hydraulic failures can be directly attributed to contamination, and so one critical parameter that is measured during routine oil analysis is particle counts. This is generally carried out using automatic particle counters. Other methods are available, but automatic particle counters provide fast, reliable, and repeatable results, and are widely used throughout the oil analysis industry. Sound sample collection and preparation are paramount to achieving accurate particle count results.
