Mini-Rotary Viscometer (MRV) - (Lab Equipment Special)
In this first of a three-part special extra series based in the 'Quality Control Laboratory' at 'Morris Lubricants', Guy Martin and Adrian Hill take a closer look at the 'Mini-Rotary Viscometer' (MRV) to understand why it is such an essential and integral piece of laboratory equipment. The viscometer measures the pumpability of an engine oil at low temperatures. This is an important performance requirement as it ensures effective circulation from cold, helping to reduce wear and ensures that the lubricant is helping to contribute to the overall reduction in engine emissions, including CO2.
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High-Temperature High-Shear (HTHS) - (Lab Equipment Special)
In this second of a three-part special extra series based in the 'Quality Control Laboratory' at 'Morris Lubricants', Guy Martin and Adrian Hill take a closer look at the 'High-Temperature High-Shear (HTHS) Viscometer' to understand why it is such an essential and integral piece of equipment in the testing of engine oils. This test measures oil film thickness by simulating it's performance where tight mechanical tolerances exist, such as between journal and bearing faces. Oil film thickness is important as its value indicates the lubricants' ability to contribute to fuel efficiency. Improved fuel efficiency helps to reduce overall engine emissions, including CO2.
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Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) - (Lab Equipment Special)
In this third of a three-part special extra series based in the 'Quality Control Laboratory' at 'Morris Lubricants', Guy Martin and Adrian Hill take a closer look at the 'Inductively Coupled Plasma' (ICP) Spectrophotometer, which makes sure that oils and lubricants are blended correctly and that these products are suitable for their intended use. This equipment accurately measures the levels of chemical elements and, depending on the formulation, these values must lie within the specified QC limits. This ensures that the right level of chemistry has been added to enable the lubricant to do its job.
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