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News Release from: Wilks Enterprise | Subject: InfraCal Soot Meter
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 September 2006
On-site soot measurements in diesel
engine oils
Rapid, on-site field measurement of soot concentration levels in diesel engine oils at levels as high as 12 - 15% takes less than 30 seconds with the InfraCal Soot Meter from Wilks Enterprise
Rapid, on-site field measurement of soot concentration levels in diesel engine oils at levels as high as 12 - 15% takes less than 30 seconds with the InfraCal Soot Meter from Wilks Enterprise This compact, pushbutton analyser provides direct readout of the percent of suspended carbon (soot) in diesel engine lubricating oils without any sample preparation or solvents
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 13 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Since the InfraCal Soot Meter was specifically designed for on-site testing, it represents a major time saving from the widely-used and accepted thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and FT-IR methods, which are also impractical as field analysis methods.
The measurement data obtained from the Soot Meter will correlate to TGA and FT-IR analysis techniques with several distinct advantages.
Analysis time with the InfraCal Soot Meter is less than 30 seconds per sample with direct readout of soot levels as high as 12 - 15% - without sample dilution.
It is also significantly lower in cost, and only a single step, pushbutton operation, which makes it easy to use with minimal operator training.
A rugged, no-moving parts design ensures years of virtually maintenance-free operation with the InfraCal Soot Meter.
Weighing less than 5 lbs, it operates off 12 volt dc power and may be used either alongside the diesel engine for on-site, field measurements or in the used oil/engine testing laboratory.
It is Ideal for use on all types of diesel lubricating oils and engines. Request a free brochure from Wilks Enterprise ...
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