Motor Oil Analysis to detect Water Infiltration

Fuel dilution in a used oil or hydraulic system is a measure of the fuel present in the sample. In diesel engines fuel dilution is usually caused by excessive idling, defective injectors, or loose connections. In aircraft turbines, the usual cause for fuel dilution is leakage of an inter-cooler. In all instances, excessive fuel in the lubricant or hydraulic fluid reduces the oil film strength due to viscosity decrease, thus increasing metal-to metal contact and wear. Excessive fuel also leads to premature oil oxidation.

Through periodic engine or motor oil analysis with instruments such as the Spectro FTIR and FluidScan water can be detected giving the user the an opportunity to react accordingly and make adjustments to rectify the problem before it gets out of hand.

Applicable Spectro Products:

• Spectro FTIR, oil Analyzer
• Fuel Sniffer, Fuel Dilution Meter
• Fluid Scan, Handheld Lubricant Condition Monitor
• Turnkey Laboratory, Spectro Industrial Tribology Laboratory