Determination of the Shelf-Life of Oil Analysis Calibration Standards and Evaluation of a Laboratory Shaker for Use with Oil Calibration Standards

摘要

The goal of this research was to determine the maximum useable shelf-life of oil calibration standards required to stadardize the oil analysis spectrometers used in the Joint Oil Analysis Program. In conjunction with this was to determine the extent and mode of shaking (manual or mechanical) required to produce a homogeneous oil calibration standard after storage for extended periods. Keywords: Statistical tests; Hydrocarbon oils; Storage stability.