EXPLANATION
This test provides a guide for evaluating the misting properties of oils used in industrial mist lubrication systems. The degree of correlation between this test and service performance has not been fully determined. This test method should not be used to evaluate fluids containing solid additives such as graphite.
TEST SUMMARY
The mist generator is charged with oil and installed in the mist system. The unit is operated for 19 h. The mist generator, line condensate bottles, and reclassified oil collector are weighed before and after the test. The output from the generator and percentages of reclassified oil, line condensate, and stray mist are determined from changes in weight.
TEST PRECISION
This test method has no bias.