Market Investigation for Oil Analysis Instruments
Abstract
The Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP) is part of a Department of Defense effort to detect impending equipment component failures and to determine lubricant condition through periodic analytical evaluation of lubricants. AOAP is a mandatory maintenance tool for all aeronautical and selected non-aeronautical equipment in the Army inventory. Portable or on-board condition monitoring would enhance AOAP's capabilities and provide faster results to the user, thereby avoiding critical engine failure. This technology would empower maintenance technicians to determine if their equipment needed repairs or an oil change. In response to this need, a market investigation was conducted by the Petroleum and Water Quality Technology Team (PWQTT) of Tank-Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) in Warren, MI. The purpose of the investigation is to determine if there are commercially available portable oil analysis devices that would meet the Army's requirements. The investigation revealed that there are a number of portable oil analysis devices commercially available. However, a combination of several devices would be necessary in order to satisfy the Army's requirement. The results of the investigation are documented in this report.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA364223
Entities
People
- Corinna Tunac
- John Zimmerman
Organizations
- Tank-automotive and Armaments Command