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Contamination Basics
Micron Size:1 micron [μm] = 1/1000mm= 0.000039”
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Contamination Basics
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Finest Contamination – Particle size
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New Oil
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Types of Dirt: Reasons & Consequences in Hyd. Syst
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Types of dirt - Solid particles
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Solid Contamination - Sources & Consequences
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Solid Contamination - Consequences
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Solid Contamination - Consequences
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Solid Contamination - Consequences
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Finest Contamination - Consequences
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Dangerous solid contamination - example bearing
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Solid Contamination - Consequences
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Types of dirt-water in oil-samples with& without water
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Reasons for water ingression into hydraulics
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Consequences of water in oil
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Types of dirt - Air
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Consequences of air in oil
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Types of Dirt - Air
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Types of Contamination - Unintentional chemicals
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Types of Contamination - Unintentional chemicals
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Filter type and location
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Oil Cleanliness Level Measurement
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Fluid Cleanliness Monitoring Techniques
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Oil Contamination Measurement : ISO 4406 (1999) Std
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Oil cleanliness classes according ISO 4406
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NAS 1638
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ISO 4406 Vs. NAS 1638 : Comparison Table
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Fluid Cleanliness Standards
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Typical Clearances in Hydraulic/Lube Components
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Fluid Cleanliness reqd. for Typical Hyd Components
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Oil cleanliness classes according ISO 4406
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Filtration ratio ß & Eff. as a fn. of the particle size x
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Filtration ratio ß & Eff. as a fn. of the particle size x
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The principle of Multi-pass Test – ISO 4572 (ACFTD)
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Contamination of a filter element
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ß ratio accord. to new Multipass Test Norm ISO 11171
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Filter Media Rating in %
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Filter Media Ratings
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OIL CONTAMINATION CONTROL