Oil Analysis.
Abstract
The goal of the Oil Analysis Program was to place oil analysis on a firm technical basis. This goal was accomplished through an intensive experimental correlation effort relating wear debris characteristics to component surface wear condition. Such wear particle correlations served to highlight critical characteristics/parameters which reflect component surface wear condition. Component testing was conducted for ball bearings, roller bearings, gears, and pistons/cylinders. Respective test programs were conducted by SKF Industries, Incorporated, the Naval Air Propulsion Test Center, and the Franklin Institute Research Laboratories. Test lubricant wear debris/particle analysis was conducted by SKF Industries, Incorporated, the Franklin Institute Research Laboratories, the National Bureau of Standards, Foxboro Analytical, and the Naval Air Engineering Center. Four critical wear debris/particle characteristics were identified under the test program and respective correlation effort. These parameters include particle quantity/concentration, size distribution, elemental composition, and morphology. The results of wear debris analysis compared to the physical examination of the component surface wear condition showed a good correlation in terms of monitoring the company's wear regime/condition throughout their respective wear life.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 23, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA122156
Entities
People
- Peter B. Senholzi
Organizations
- Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst