Oil viscosity index is standardized in-line viscometer

The world's leading maker highest quality base oils, lubricants, located in the western U.S., standardized viscosity of the oil viscosity index Cambridge all viscosity index (VI), the oil recycling process viscometers. VI shows how the oil viscosity changes with temperature, and is a critical parameter for lubricating oils. VI, with a direct measurement of the process allows the refiner in real-time control of lubricating oil.

"We tried the Cambridge viscometers widely and selecting them for their precision, reliability and ease of installation and use," - said the chief engineer of the refinery company. "We use two on each line viscometers measure the lube oil at 40oC and 100oC, that we know, VI, the entire process in real time."

"Accurate, real-time viscosity measurement, allows the refiner to monitor and control their premium throughout the production, which improves product quality and refinery throughput of the base oil viscosity index," says Cambridge Viscosity CEO Robert Kasameyer. "In addition, accurate and reliable, Cambridge viscometers are small, easy-fitting straight-line or bypass the air conditioning system. Viscometer self-cleaning design allows the refiner to operate without costly maintenance and calibration."

Of Cambridge Viscosity
Cambridge Viscosity provides highly accurate, reliable and low maintenance viscosity measurement and control systems standard. Patented oscillating piston technology ensures accurate results it is true, true results across a wide range of laboratory and in-line, including oil and gas, oil and biofuels, as well as coatings, pharmaceuticals and other chemicals.

Cambridge Viscosity sensors and viscometer systems conform to ASTM, DIN, JIS and ISO standards, various models designed to meet specific industry and application needs. Certifications: ATEX, CE, and FM.

When you notice that the engine failures always occur away from the repair of oil condition monitoringfacility? Such failures often due to bearing failures due to rotating parts, a condition that can be easily avoided the monitoring of lubricating oil viscosity.

"Viscosity breakdown may be due to fuel dilution, oxidation additives, soot, water and other contaminants or thermal decomposition," says vice president of engineering company that provides maintenance of locomotives the U.S. "We need to know the condition of lubricating oil changes to reduce the impact of failure. Unfortunately, too often, the oil viscosity deteriorates and the bearings are damaged oil analysis laboratory. "

Concerned, it is instrumented engine, which has been designated as high risk board viscometer equipped with lubricating oil recirculating line. Locomotive was returned to normal operation. For a long time, viscosity crawler designed for 15 to 15.5 cP viscosity, and were sometimes checked laboratory stations. Then, board measure showed lower viscosity.

As the oil viscosity is reduced from the normal to the limit (about 13 CP) within 15 hours and 40 minutes. Time, engineer, believed that he could reach the other repair facilities. Over the next eight hours, the viscosity decreased during the warning condition (12 CP), the critical link (11cP). He came to repair or replace equipment at the right time. The locomotives were replaced by the train to continue their schedule. Engine problem has been verified and upgraded the company to save.

To determine the viscosity classification of an engine, locomotive maintenance company used the Cambridge Viscosity VISCOpro1600/571 viscometer, which is a small, precise and robust. In addition, it includes temperature compensation is regulated under normal temperature on the viscosity readings. Cambridge sensor mounted on the by-pass line, which is directed to a small amount of oil from the engine to heat-controlled chamber. There, the sensor works with magnetically driven oscillation of the piston inside the sample chamber and the oil flow resistance is a direct time it takes to travel across the piston chamber.

"CVI" VP1600/571 is ideal for oil condition monitoring, "said Cambridge president Robert Kasameyer." It is the responsibility of all the strict requirements of high-quality direct oil analysis, and with its diminutive footprint, offers the lowest line of the sensor. It will detect small changes in real time, for example, 0.25% fuel dilution viscosity, and is insensitive to very reliable information flow and vibration. "