Sample Introduction Methods for Improving the Particle Detection Capability of the Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program.

Abstract

A program is being conducted to improve the particle detention capability of the rotating disk electrode arc/spark source atomic emission spectrometer, i.e., the A/E35U-3. This spectrometer is the primary spectrometer used by over 200 of the tri-service Joint Oil Analysis Program (JOAP) laboratories. The initial investigation determined the factors which limit the particle detention capability of the A/E35U-3 spectrometers. This report discusses the next effort which was conducted to improve the particle detention capability of the A/E35U-3 spectrometer. Acid dissolution, spark-to-residue and spark-in-vapor methods were investigated. The resultant data indicated that these methods can improve the particle detention capability of the spark source emission spectrometers. Origiantor furnished key words include: Lubricant Contaminants, Particle Analysis, Wear Metal Analysis, Rotating Disk Electrode, Atomic Emission Spectroscopy, Engine Condtion Monitoring.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 04, 1985
Accession Number
ADA150139

Entities

People

  • R. E. Kauffman
  • W. E. Rhine

Organizations

  • University of Dayton

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Blood
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Detection
  • Electrodes
  • Emission Spectroscopy
  • Laser Beams
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Particles
  • Photoelectrochemical Cells
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Spectroscopy

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).