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METAL ANALYSIS INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA ATOMIC EMISSION SPECTROMETRY: ASTM D51
METAL ANALYSIS INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA ATOMIC EMISSION SPECTROMETRY: ASTM D5185EXPLANATIONCosts associated with damages due to engine and machine wear can be very significant. Thus, diagnostic methods for determining the condition of an engine or other equipment in service are important. This test ...
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METAL ANALYSIS INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA ATOMIC EMISSION SPECTROMETRY: ASTM D49
METAL ANALYSIS INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA ATOMIC EMISSION SPECTROMETRY: ASTM D4951TEST SUMMARYThis test method is applicable for the determination of boron, copper, sulfur, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and zinc in lubricating oils and additives. Higher or lower concentrations can be determined by ...
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CONTAMINANTS IN GAS TURBINE AND DIESEL ENGINE FUELS BY ROTRODE: ASTM D6728
CONTAMINANTS IN GAS TURBINE AND DIESEL ENGINE FUELS BY ROTRODE: ASTM D6728EXPLANATIONDuring operation of gas turbines and diesel engines, some of the ash-forming substances present in a fuel can lead to high temperature corrosion, as deposition, and fuel system fouling. Fuel contamination specifications ...
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OPTIMIZATION, CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION OF ICP-AES FOR METAL ANALYSIS: ASTM D72
OPTIMIZATION, CALIBRATION AND VALIDATION OF ICP-AES FOR METAL ANALYSIS: ASTM D7260This standard practice covers information on the calibration and operational guidance for the multi-element measurements using inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry, one of the most widely used technique ...
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METAL ANALYSIS IN OILS AND FUELS BY FLAME AAS: ASTM D5863
METAL ANALYSIS IN OILS AND FUELS BY FLAME AAS: ASTM D5863EXPLANATIONWhen fuels are combusted, metals present in the fuels can form low forming compounds corrosive to metal parts. Trace metals present in petroleum can deactivate catalysts during processing. These test methods cover the determination of ...
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TRACE ELEMENTS IN MIDDLE DISTILLATE FUELS BY ICP-AES: ASTM D7111
TRACE ELEMENTS IN MIDDLE DISTILLATE FUELS BY ICP-AES: ASTM D7111EXPLANATIONTrace metals in turbine fuels can cause corrosion and deposition on turbine components at elevated temperatures. Some diesel fuels have specification limit requirements for trace metals to guard against engine deposits. For example, ...
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METAL ANALYSIS ALUMINUM AND SILICON IN FUEL OILS BY INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA (
METAL ANALYSIS ALUMINUM AND SILICON IN FUEL OILS BY INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA (ICPAES) AND AAS: ASTM D5184(Equivalent Test Methods: IP 377, ISO 10478, and DIN 51416)EXPLANATIONCatalyst fines in fuel oils can cause abnormal engine wear. These test methods provide a means of determining silicon and aluminum, ...
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METAL ANALYSIS IN LUBRICATING OILS BY AAS: ASTM D4628
METAL ANALYSIS IN LUBRICATING OILS BY AAS: ASTM D4628(Equivalent Test Methods: IP 308 and DIN 51391 T1)TEST SUMMARYThis test method is applicable for the determination of mass percent barium from 0.005 to 1.0 %, zinc, calcium, and magnesium from 0.002 to 0.3 % in lubricating oils. Higher concentrations ...
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TRACE METALS IN GAS TURBINE FUELS BY AA/FES: ASTM D3605
TRACE METALS IN GAS TURBINE FUELS BY AA/FES: ASTM D3605(Equivalent Test Methods: IP 413, ISO 8691, and DIN 51790 T3)EXPLANATIONKnowledge of the presence of trace metals in gas turbine fuels enables the user to predict performance and, when necessary, to take appropriate action to prevent corrosion. This ...
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METAL ANALYSIS BY SPECTROSCOPY
METAL ANALYSIS BY SPECTROSCOPYIn addition to the naturally occurring metals in the crude oil and the petroleum products derived from it, certain metals are added as additives to lubricating oils and similar products. These metal additives act as detergents, antioxidants, antiwear agents, etc. Some of ...
