Introduction
A petroleum oil anti emulsification tester is an instrument used to measure the demulsibility of the oils, which indicates the ability of the oil to separate from the water, and it is used in the petroleum, the lubricant, and the quality control industries. The anti emulsification test measures the time for the separation of the water from the oil emulsion under the specified conditions, following the standard test methods, such as the ASTM D1401; the petroleum oil anti emulsification tester consists of a test cylinder, a temperature control bath, a stirrer or the mixing device, a timer, and the accessories, and it provides the demulsibility, such as the separation time and the volumes of the separated layers; the petroleum oil anti emulsification tester is used for the measurement of the demulsibility of the turbine oils, the hydraulic oils, and the other lubricants, for the assessment of the water separation, for the quality control, for the development of the formulations, and for many other applications, and it is an essential instrument for the lubricant testing. Petroleum oil anti emulsification testers are used in the petroleum industry, in the lubricant industry, in the laboratories, in the quality control, and for many other applications. With their demulsibility measurement, petroleum oil anti emulsification testers are essential for the water separation assessment.
Oil Anti-Emulsification Tester T-S210OAE
Oil anti-emulsification tester is a microprocessor based system with intelligent temperature control. The kinematic viscosity estimation promotes testing separation of oil and other synth...
Standards
Complies with the above standards, but is not limited to them.
Features
1. Determines anti-emulsification characteristics of lubricating oils by water separation method.
2. Precision temperature-controlled bath with standardized stirring for reproducible results.
3. Suitable for steam turbine oils, hydraulic oils and other lubricating oil testing.
4. Includes graduated cylinders, stirrers, timer and accessories for complete test setup.
5. Evaluates water separation capability critical for lubricant performance in moist environments.
FAQ
Q1: What testing scenarios is this instrument mainly applied to?
A: The petroleum oil anti-emulsification tester is used in lubricant manufacturing, power generation, industrial and marine laboratories to determine the anti-emulsification characteristics of lubricating oils, particularly steam turbine oils, hydraulic oils and circulating oils. It supports lubricant formulation evaluation, product specification compliance, quality control and in-service oil condition monitoring. Anti-emulsification property measures the ability of an oil to separate from water after mixing, which is critical for turbines, hydraulic systems and gearboxes exposed to moisture or steam contamination. Oils with poor water separation can form stable emulsions that reduce lubricating effectiveness, cause corrosion and accelerate equipment wear, making this test essential for selecting and monitoring oils in wet operating environments.
Q2: What standards does the instrument comply with?
A: The test method follows ASTM D1401 for water separability of petroleum oils and synthetic fluids, ISO 6614 for petroleum products water separability, and the corresponding GB/T 7305 method. The instrument complies with relevant laboratory electrical safety standards. Stirring speed, temperature and test duration should follow the standard specification.
Q3: What is the warranty period for the whole machine and key components?
A: The bath, stirrer drive and controller are covered by a 12-month warranty. Graduated cylinders, stirrers and seals are consumables excluded from warranty. Damage from improper stirring speed, overheating or unauthorized repair is excluded.
Q4: Is this device difficult to operate? Is professional training required?
A: Operation requires trained laboratory personnel familiar with the test method and oil-water emulsion observation. We provide an operation manual and remote guidance. Proper sample preparation, stirring technique, temperature control and phase separation reading are critical for accurate results.
Q5: What is the typical lead-time for order delivery?
A: Standard models require 7-30 working days. In-stock units can ship within 3-7 working days. Custom configurations or large built-to-order systems may require additional time, and we confirm the exact schedule before order confirmation.
Q6: Is regular calibration required? What is the recommended calibration cycle?
A: Bath temperature calibration against a reference thermometer is recommended every 6-12 months. Stirring speed verification with a tachometer should be performed periodically. Timer accuracy can be checked annually. Full method verification with a reference oil is recommended for accredited laboratories.
Q7: Are supporting consumables universal?
A: Graduated cylinders, stirrers and tubing are available from laboratory suppliers, though dimensions should match the standard method. Long-term consumable cost is low.
Q8: Can I customize parameters or supporting accessories?
A: Customization includes number of test positions, bath capacity and stirring configuration. Additional cylinder and stirrer sets can be ordered separately. Custom orders extend delivery lead-time.
Q9: Does the purchase include on-site installation and commissioning service?
A: Standard delivery includes the instrument, cylinders and accessories with an operation manual. Remote commissioning guidance is provided. On-site service is not included for standard orders.
Q10: What types of samples are compatible with this equipment?
A: The tester handles lubricating oils and synthetic fluids within the method viscosity and temperature range. Used oils with contamination or degradation may produce different results from new oils. Samples should be homogeneous and representative. Users should follow the standard method for sample-to-water ratio, stirring conditions and separation time recording, including proper observation of the oil-water-emulsion interface at specified intervals.
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