Author: Thomas A. Menard
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Category : Airplanes
Languages : en
Pages : 60
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At the present time all three military services use the Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program (SOAP) for the routine analysis of engine oil samples. The purpose of this program is to continually monitor the amounts of wear metal contaminants found in engine oil as an indicator of engine wear and possible engine failure. Use of such a program results in large savings by extending the time between oil changes and, more importantly, by indicating when engines should be taken out of service for preventive maintenance. The current program uses either atomic emission or atomic absorption for the analysis. The problems associated with the current methods are twofold. First, the instruments require a laboratory environment and the results from a particular sample may take days to return to the user. Under these conditions an engine might be operated to failure before notification of a failed oil sample. Secondly, the instruments are fairly expensive. This report summarizes the research which was done using Californium-252 as a neutron source in order to determine the feasibility of using such a source for analyzing USAF aircraft engine oil samples by neutron activation techniques. The desired solution would be an inexpensive facility which could be located on every flightline and provide the individual concentration of 13 different elements in each oil sample prior to the aircraft being flown again.
Aircraft Engine Oil Analysis by Neutron Activation Techniques
Author: Thomas A. Menard
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Category : Airplanes
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
At the present time all three military services use the Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program (SOAP) for the routine analysis of engine oil samples. The purpose of this program is to continually monitor the amounts of wear metal contaminants found in engine oil as an indicator of engine wear and possible engine failure. Use of such a program results in large savings by extending the time between oil changes and, more importantly, by indicating when engines should be taken out of service for preventive maintenance. The current program uses either atomic emission or atomic absorption for the analysis. The problems associated with the current methods are twofold. First, the instruments require a laboratory environment and the results from a particular sample may take days to return to the user. Under these conditions an engine might be operated to failure before notification of a failed oil sample. Secondly, the instruments are fairly expensive. This report summarizes the research which was done using Californium-252 as a neutron source in order to determine the feasibility of using such a source for analyzing USAF aircraft engine oil samples by neutron activation techniques. The desired solution would be an inexpensive facility which could be located on every flightline and provide the individual concentration of 13 different elements in each oil sample prior to the aircraft being flown again.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airplanes
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
At the present time all three military services use the Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program (SOAP) for the routine analysis of engine oil samples. The purpose of this program is to continually monitor the amounts of wear metal contaminants found in engine oil as an indicator of engine wear and possible engine failure. Use of such a program results in large savings by extending the time between oil changes and, more importantly, by indicating when engines should be taken out of service for preventive maintenance. The current program uses either atomic emission or atomic absorption for the analysis. The problems associated with the current methods are twofold. First, the instruments require a laboratory environment and the results from a particular sample may take days to return to the user. Under these conditions an engine might be operated to failure before notification of a failed oil sample. Secondly, the instruments are fairly expensive. This report summarizes the research which was done using Californium-252 as a neutron source in order to determine the feasibility of using such a source for analyzing USAF aircraft engine oil samples by neutron activation techniques. The desired solution would be an inexpensive facility which could be located on every flightline and provide the individual concentration of 13 different elements in each oil sample prior to the aircraft being flown again.
Investigation of the Feasibility of an Aircraft-oil Analysis System for Operational Use in the Field, Phase Ii
Author: Vernon Peckham
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Atomic absorption spectrometry and neutron activation analysis were chosen from the many methods available as the best for possible development into field measurement equipment for the analysis of metal content in oil. The spectrometry method appears to be the more suitable of the two using present-day techniques. Statistical studies of the R1820-86 engine oil analysis data were continued and showed that further work on evaluation of the data is needed in order to prove the merits of the oil analysis program. An experimental in-flight detector was designed. Further work is needed to improve the temperature stability of the circuit. Actual running tests are needed to prove its application and usefulness as in in-flight warning device. (Author).
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
Atomic absorption spectrometry and neutron activation analysis were chosen from the many methods available as the best for possible development into field measurement equipment for the analysis of metal content in oil. The spectrometry method appears to be the more suitable of the two using present-day techniques. Statistical studies of the R1820-86 engine oil analysis data were continued and showed that further work on evaluation of the data is needed in order to prove the merits of the oil analysis program. An experimental in-flight detector was designed. Further work is needed to improve the temperature stability of the circuit. Actual running tests are needed to prove its application and usefulness as in in-flight warning device. (Author).
Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 1368
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 1368
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Technical Abstract Bulletin
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 828
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 828
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NASA SP.
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 430
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 430
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Nuclear Science Abstracts
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Category : Nuclear energy
Languages : en
Pages : 850
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Category : Nuclear energy
Languages : en
Pages : 850
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Technical Information Indexes
Author: United States. Naval Air Systems Command
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Category : Aeronautics, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 672
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Category : Aeronautics, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 672
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Lubrication, Corrosion and Wear
Author: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Scientific and Technical Information Division
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Category : Corrosion and anti-corrosives
Languages : en
Pages : 262
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Category : Corrosion and anti-corrosives
Languages : en
Pages : 262
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Modern Instrumental Methods of Elemental Analysis of Petroleum Products and Lubricants
Author: R. A. Nadkarni
Publisher: ASTM International
ISBN: 0803114168
Category : Lubrication and lubricants
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Publisher: ASTM International
ISBN: 0803114168
Category : Lubrication and lubricants
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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Hearings and Reports on Atomic Energy
Author: United States. Congress. Joint Committee on Atomic Energy
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Category : Nuclear energy
Languages : en
Pages : 920
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Category : Nuclear energy
Languages : en
Pages : 920
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