Foreword
Introduction
Scope
Normative references
Terms and definitions
Health and safety
General
Electric power
Mechanical fluid power
Process liquids
Flammable or combustible liquids
Chemical compatibility
Electrical earthing/grounding
Environmental
Selection of monitoring technique
General
Selection
Procedures and precautions
General
Sampling
Obtaining representative samples
Off-line sampling
Off-line analysis
Analysis
On-line analysis
In-line analysis
Off-line analysis
Calibration procedures
Checking data repeatability
Training
Controlling the precision of the technique
Test report
Summary of various technique attributes (informative)
Modes of sampling and analysis
General
Off-line analytical method
On-line analytical method
In-line analytical method
Suction (sip) analysis
Selection of the most appropriate monitor
General
Reason for measuring or monitoring
Particle physical parameters
General
Particle size
Particle quantity
Mode of operation
Liquid types
Sample liquid characteristics and optical properties
Single, clear phase
Multi-phase liquid
Opaque liquid
Electrical properties
Description and relative merits of different contaminant monitoring techniques (informative)
Comparative membrane filter techniques
Outline
Key features
Limitations
Laser diffraction analysers
Outline
Key features
Limitations
Electrical sensing zone
Outline
Key features
Limitations
Filter blockage method
Outline
Key features
Limitations
Gravimetric analysis
Outline
Key features
Limitations
Particle count monitoring
Outline
Key features
Limitations
Optical microscope particle counting
Outline
Key features
Limitations of manual counting
Limitations of image analysis counting
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Outline
Key features
Limitations
Thin layer abrasivity monitor
Technique
Key features
Limitations
Bibliography