Oil Analysis
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Oil Analysis Report
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Question 1 Oil Analysis
The chemical and physical properties of an in-service oil are plainly related to the kind of oil, its age, as well as the operating circumstances. The tests for engine oils tend to include the water content, insoluble, flash point as well as the viscosity. One can either do a routine or a non-routine analyses. In the routine analyses the tests are carried out in a highly automated laboratories. In this analyses just a small oil is required for the full analysis and also automated equipment’s can be used. That makes the routine analysis to be easy, economical to run and also quick. The method of testing should be in accordance with the conventional ISO but in the case where an in-house test method is utilized then one can have the advantage of designing the tests based on the relevance of the used oil. Routine Analysis testing kits, that include all of the apparatus and containers needed to collect samples, are sent to the facilities on a regular basis. Furthermore, most kits now include pre-labeled sample containers as well as pre-paid special delivery postage bags. In the case where a very high degree of the test precision is required then the standard routine analysis would not be suitable (Godefroot et al, 1981).
In the non-routine analysis the test requires larger amounts of oil and the analyses to be done are chosen under the guidance of some oil supplier or the engine manufacturer. In this the use of a alternative laboratory ir required and it is important to also provide some specific information regarding the history of engine working details s
