Purpose
The method according to this standard covers the determination of the oxidation stability of steam turbine oils in an oxygen pressured rotating steel chamber - the bomb.
Brief description of the method
A beaker filled with test oil, water and a copper coil serving as catalyst are placed in the bomb which is fitted with a pressure gauge. After the bomb has been charged to approx. 6 bar of oxygen, it is placed on an oil bath maintained at 150°C. The bomb is rotated axially at 100 r.p.m. the time measured in minutes that is required to reach a specific pressure drop is the oxidation stability of the sample.
| DIN | ASTM | IP |
|---|---|---|
| - | D-2772 | 229 |