Keywords
- Tribotesters
- Tribology
- Tribotesting
- Coke Deposits
- Panel Coker
- Panel Coking
Test Apparatus
- Coking
Tendency of Oils
- FTMS 791
- Method 3462
- Petroleum
Testing
- Lubricants
- Finished Oils
Testing
- Refineries
Description
The
panel coking apparatus to determine the tendencies
of finished oils from
coke when in contact
with surfaces at elevated temperatures. It is
designed to perform Test Standard 791 method 3462.
The
unit is supplied with PID temperature indicating
controllers for regulating the temperature of the
test panel oil in the sump and air. It is equipped
with a variable drive motor, digital speed display
and air flow regulator system.
The
optional Cyclic timing system allows for alternate
splash/bake cycles to allow oil bake for a period of
time on the hot panel without the addition of fresh
lubricants. The optional sulphur dioxide gas system
allows for the introduction of a corrosive acidic
atmosphere thus increasing the severity of the
evaluation. Because of the versatility of this test
machine to simulate different test conditions, it
provides an economical method of evaluating coking
tendencies of lubricants prior to performing
expensive engine deposit tests.
Panel Coking apparatus comprises of :
Speed
Ten
turn variable speed control pot. Speed range from
100 to 2500 rpm.
Temperature
Three
Heating System
Panel
540
Degree Celsius ( 1000 Degree F ) Maximum
Sump
300
Degree Celsius ( 572 Degree F) maximum
Air
40
Degree Celsius ( 104 Degree F) Maximum
Atmospheres
Variable airflow or other inert gases from 0.2 to
1.0 liters per minute is standard. Optional Acidic
Atmosphere Chamber and Delivery System is available
to supply and monitor corrosive sulphur dioxide (
SO2) atmospheres in various concentrations.
Timing System
Timer
with automatic shut down. Optional cyclic timing
system for alternating/bake cycles.
Acidic Atmosphere Chamber and Delivery System
Optional system to introduce and monitor corrosive
Sulphur Dioxide ( SO2 ) atmosphere.
Motor
1/18
HP
Power
220/110 V
Single Phase
50/60 Cycles
20 amps
Includes
On/Off Timer
Variable Speed Motor
Air Flow Regulator
PID Electronic Temperature Controllers
Lubricant Delivery System
Cyclic Timing
System
Allows
for alternating splash/bake cycle.
Sulphur Dioxide Gas Supply System
Sealed chamber and SO2 delivery system to introduce
and monitor corrosive acidic atmospheres. Includes
acid monitoring meter.
Specimen Test
Panels
3-7/16
x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 inch test panel available in various
materials.
B1
Soft
Aluminum, 3003-F
B2
Aluminum
2024-T351 (QQ-A-355)
C
Cold Rolled
Steel
D
Type 321
Stainless Steel (Other materials available upon
request) |