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OXIDATION STABILITY BY ROTATING PRESSURE VESSEL METHOD (RPVOT)

As per ASTM D-2112, D-2272,

This apparatus is designed to evaluate the oxidation stability of new and in-service engine oils, turbine oils, and insulating oils in the presence of water and a copper catalyst under controlled conditions. It complies with standard test methods for measuring oil degradation under high pressure and temperature.

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

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Since 1985, Wadegati Labequip has manufactured and exported ISO-certified laboratory and R&D testing equipment for the pharmaceutical, petrochemical and chemical industries worldwide.

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