A Comparison of Measurements from the A/E35U-3 and PWMA (Portable Wear Metal Analyzer) Spectrometers.

Abstract

This thesis examines spectrometric oil analysis data from the A/E35U-3 and the Portable Wear Metal Analyzer (PWMA). Data from the two instruments is compared using simple linear regression analysis to obtain equations that can be used to convert the A/E35U-3 values to PWMA values. The current JOAP Laboratory Manual is based on A/E35U-3 measurement values and is used as an aid in determining the condition of lubricated engine components. The lack of a counterpart manual for the newly introduced PWMA makes it mandatory that values based on the A/E35U-3 have a conversion to values based on the PWMA. Through transformation equations to be developed in this paper, it will be possible for the PWMA user to utilize the current laboratory manual until based on PWMA values is released. Keywords: Oil analysis program, Spectrometry.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA186855

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  • James T. Stewart

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  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

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  • Analyzers
  • Data Science
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  • Engine Components
  • Engines
  • Equations
  • Field Tests
  • Information Science
  • Linear Regression Analysis
  • Lubricants
  • Maintenance
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Operations Research
  • Regression Analysis
  • Statistical Algorithms
  • Synthetic Oils

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