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Getting to Know Demulsibility

By Brad Bainbridge on Thu, Mar. 25, 2021

Demulsibility

What is Demulsibility?

Demulsibility is the ability of oil to separate from water. Oil and water naturally separate because like molecules attract each other. Oil sticks with oil, water sticks with water. Oil is "hydrophobic", or "afraid of water," which is a benefit when it comes to fluids like turbine oil. 

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Hydraulic Valve Performance Test Stands and Clean Oil

By Brad Bainbridge on Tue, Nov. 29, 2016

The Application

A hydraulic valve manufacturer required pristine fluid (< 14/12/9) to test flow across an 80-micron orifice on their test stand. Gross amounts of contamination in the fluid would skew the test results, invalidating any data collected.

The system held 100 l (26.4 gal ) of ISO VG 32 fluid with a flow rate of 25 lpm (6.6 gpm ).Through observing the manufacturer’s sampling practices, discussing fluid handling best practices and interpreting their lab reports, three independent problems were identified:

Topics: ISO 4406 hydraulic valve samples hydraulic oil
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[Video] Your Lab Reports Are Probably Wrong -- Here's How To Save Them

By Scott Howard on Tue, Aug. 16, 2016

When looking at a lab report, it is assumed the information on the report is accurate. A certified lab will not usually make an error in the report, but if so, it is obvious and easily fixed. Ever hear the saying "By the time the lab gets the report the error has already been made"? For the most part, this is true. Where people are led off course is believing the particle count on the lab report is the gospel. This is natural, but unfortunately not always the case with a bottle sample unless you already employ the techniques listed in the video below.
Topics: contamination ISO 16889 ISO 4406 samples video lab
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[Video] Proper Bottle Sampling Technique

By Scott Howard on Wed, Feb. 05, 2014

Topics: samples reservoir filter cart video

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