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An overview of the various synthetic base oils.
The most common method of evaluating an engine oil’s ability to neutralize acids is to measure Base Number (BN). Two methods are generally accepted for measuring reserve alkalinity are ASTM D2896 and ASTM D4739.
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What is demulsibility, how is it measured, and what corrective actions can you take.
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Varnish may not be identified via standard tests; Varnish Potential MPC is used to determine the potential of the system to form varnish.
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Total Magnetic Iron (TMI) is a highly accurate test option designed to measure the degree of ferrous wear metal contamination in an oil sample.
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An overview of the FTIR Direct Trend methodology.
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The RULER® test monitors the remaining antioxidant concentration in the lubricant to better predict the oxidation of oil.
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Optical Particle Classification (OPC) is an effective method for determining the particle count and the level of contamination in a lubricating system.
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An overview of the Karl Fischer Water Titration analytical method for quantifying water content.
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An overview of the ISO Particle Count testing methodology.
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