Evaluation of Ferrography: Another Dimension in Oil Analysis

摘要

The potential usefulness of ferrography, a technology based on wear particle analysis, in the maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment in the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant is described. Ferrography was used to analyze four hydraulic oil samples (taken from hydraulic systems at Y-12) at the National Petroleum Refinery Association - Refinery and Plant Maintenance Conference. A brief description of ferrography, results of the oil analyses, and suggestions for its added usefulness when used in conjunction with existing electron microprobe instruments are presented. 4 figures, 1 table. (ERA citation 07:047527)