OXIDATION STABILITY BY ROTATING PRESSURE VESSEL METHOD (RPVOT)

Key Features

• Standard Compliance: Suitable for oxidation stability testing as per ASTM methods.

• Dual-Test Capability:

  • 2-place rotating pressure vessel oil bath for simultaneous sample analysis.

• Precision Temperature Control:

  • Digital electronic temperature controller with fail-safe mechanical thermostat.

• Heavy-Duty Drive System:

  • Robust motor rotates vessels at 100 RPM, housed beneath the oil bath.

• Pressure Vessel Design:

  • Stainless steel construction, angled at 30°, with stem and valve to connect a pressure transducer.

• Temperature & Pressure Range:

  • Temperature: Ambient to 200°C

  • Pressure: 0–200 psi mapping.

• Large Bath Capacity:

  • 70 liters with stainless steel body and cover.

• Supplied Accessories:

  • Catalyst wire, glass liners with PTFE cover, ASTM 96C thermometer, ‘O’ ring.

• Data Logging:

  • Automatic pressure digital data logger with PC interface and software (CD-ROM).

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 2 rotating vessels

• Rotation Speed: 100 RPM

• Temperature Accuracy: ±0.5°C

• Power Supply: 230 V, 1 Phase, 50 Hz

Applications

• Engine oil oxidation stability testing

• Turbine oil performance analysis

• Insulating fluid aging studies

• Quality control and research laboratories