Savings From Joint Use of Spectrometric Oil Analysis Equipment By the Military Departments

Abstract

The General Accounting Office has reviewed the Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program (SOAP) in the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Our review was made in response to a congressional request to examine into certain aspects of the program at Department of the Air Force installations in Europe. Spectrometric oil analysis is the technique for measuring the concentration of worn metal particles in oil samples taken from enclosed engine-lubricating systems. The data obtained from the samples and analysis are recorded and then correlated with the actual wear experienced in a similar mechanical system to predict failure within the system. Based upon limits of normal wear established for each type of engine, this method of diagnosing the condition of an engine can pinpoint the parts needing replacement or repair and thus reduce maintenance and may prevent the use of an engine that is about to fail.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 27, 1970
Accession Number
AD1102015

Entities

People

  • Elmer B. Staats

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircraft Engines
  • Aircrafts
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Directives
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Measurement
  • Procurement
  • Program Management
  • Specifications
  • Test Equipment
  • United States

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  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Petroleum Engineering