Presentation Profile
FTIR spectroscopy for in-service lubricant analysis
Currently Scheduled: 10/10/2023 - 11:45 AM - 12:05 PM
Room: Hibiscus
Main Author
Andrew Schmitz - ThermoFisher Scientific
Abstract:
Over the past 40 years, FTIR methods have been widely used to analyze used lubricants and contaminants therein, allowing users to identify potential lubricant issues or mechanical failures. The ASTM Standard E2412, released almost 20 years ago, has set the industry-standard method for monitoring additive depletion, base stock degradation and contaminant build-up using FTIR spectroscopy. Consequently, FTIR spectroscopy has been a critical tool for predictive maintenance programs across industries. This seminar offers an overview of the current FTIR methods for in-service lubricant analysis. It covers how FTIR results are generated and how mechanical equipment and lubricant condition can be assessed from the results. Furthermore, a new FTIR analysis system for in-service lubricant analysis using Nicolet Summit X FTIR spectrometer and Affirma software is introduced. The new system offers time-efficient analysis with three different sampling options and simplified software that streamlines sample analysis, thereby reducing operating costs and allowing predictive maintenance decisions to be made more quickly.
