T15 Olympus BH microscope - Revision history

Ruan Nell at 12:36, 2 July 2013

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Ruan Nell at 13:26, 28 June 2013

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Ruan Nell at 13:09, 28 June 2013

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137.215.117.184 at 12:31, 28 June 2013

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137.215.117.184 at 12:30, 28 June 2013

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 #SRV
-The microscope is used to capture an image of a contact surface after a lubricity test was performed.  The surface appearance of the wear scar can the n berated and the wear scar measured.  The microscope is equipped with three lenses that are used to obtain different enlargements of the image.  These include a 5x-, 10x- and 20x zoom.
+The microscope is used to capture an image of a contact surface after a lubricity test was performed.  The surface appearance of the wear scar can then be rated and the wear scar measured.  The microscope is equipped with three lenses that are used to obtain different enlargements of the image.  These include a 5x-, 10x- and 20x zoom.
 Below is an image of the microscope without the camera.

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 === User Manual ===
-The user manual for the microscope : === Wiring, Flow & Instrumentation diagrams ===
+The user manual for the microscope :
-Overall wiring diagram <br/>
+[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/Carl%20Zeiss/AxioScope_usermanual.pdf]
-BOCLE<br/>
-[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/BOCLE%20overall2012.pdf PDF]
-[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/BOCLE%20overall22012.vsd VISIO]<br/>
-SL-BOCLE<br/>
-[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/SLBOCLE%20overall2012.pdf PDF]
-[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/SLBOCLE%20overall22012.vsd VISIO]
-−
-−
-Detailed Opto wiring diagram <br/>
-BOCLE<br/>
-[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/BOCLE%20wiring2012.pdf PDF]
-[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/BOCLE%20wiring22012.vsd VISIO]<br/>
-SL-BOCLE<br/>
-[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/SLBOCLE%20wiring2012.pdf PDF]
-[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/SLBOCLE%20wiring22012.vsd VISIO]<br/>
-−
 == History of this Equipment ==

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 === User Manual ===
-A single user manual exists for both machines.
+The user manual for the microscope : === Wiring, Flow & Instrumentation diagrams ===
-[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/BOCLE%20User%20Manual.pdf click here]
-−
 === Wiring, Flow & Instrumentation diagrams ===
 Overall wiring diagram <br/>
 BOCLE<br/>

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 The microscope is used to capture an image of a contact surface after a lubricity test was performed.  The surface appearance of the wear scar can the n berated and the wear scar measured.  The microscope is equipped with three lenses that are used to obtain different enlargements of the image.  These include a 5x-, 10x- and 20x zoom.
 [[File:Axio-lab-a1.png]]
 == Documentation ==

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 #HFRR
 #SRV
 The microscope is used to capture an image of a contact surface after a lubricity test was performed.  The surface appearance of the wear scar can the n berated and the wear scar measured.  The microscope is equipped with three lenses that are used to obtain different enlargements of the image.  These include a 5x-, 10x- and 20x zoom.
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 == Current/Previous projects ==
-The microscope is used in along with all lubricity tests.
+The microscope is used along with all lubricity tests.

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 Carl Zeiss Axio A1-Scope with Axiocam ERc 5S Microscope and Camera
 Used to:
 #Measure wear scar and/or wear track size
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 The microscope is used to capture an image of a contact surface after a lubricity test was performed.  The surface appearance of the wear scar can the n berated and the wear scar measured.  The microscope is equipped with three lenses that are used to obtain different enlargements of the image.  These include a 5x-, 10x- and 20x zoom.
-[File:IMG 4440.JPG|400px|right|thumb|Ball,Ring & Bath]]
+[File:Axio-lab-a1.png|400px|right|thumb|Ball,Ring & Bath]]
-−
-−
-In this Table some basic differences are presented:
-−
-−
-[[File:BOCLE table 2.jpg]]
-−
-Both units are operated via a simulink interfaces found on the PC next to the units (Univ PC nr: 766118).
-−
-−
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 == Current/Previous projects ==
+The microscope is used in along with all lubricity tests.
-=== 2012 ===
-Jacques Langenhoven, '''The commissioning of the BOCLE & SL-BOCLE in the Tribology lab'''<br/>
-[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/BOCLE%20report2012.pdf PDF]<br/>
-[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/BOCLE%20report22012.doc MS WORD]

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-Olympus BH Microscope
+Carl Zeiss Axio A1-Scope with Axiocam ERc 5S Microscope and Camera
-−
 Used to:
 #Measure wear scar and/or wear track size
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 [[File:IMG 4455.JPG|400px|Right|thumb|BOCLE(Left) & SL-BOCLE(Right)]]
-Both the Ball On Cylinder Lybricity Evaluator (BOCLE) and the Scuffing Load - Ball On Cylinder
+The microscope is used to capture an image of a contact surface after a lubricity test was performed.  The surface appearance of the wear scar can the n berated and the wear scar measured.  The microscope is equipped with three lenses that are used to obtain different enlargements of the image.  These include a 5x-, 10x- and 20x zoom.
-Lubricity Evaluator work on the principle of testing the lubricity of a fuel/lubricant. A non-rotating
-ball is forced against a rotating cylinder. The cylinder is partially immersed in a bath of the fuel to
-allow the fuel to be constantly carried to the area of contact.
-The BOCLE & SL-BOCLE machines operate on much the same principals. They are nearly identically
+[File:IMG 4440.JPG|400px|right|thumb|Ball,Ring & Bath]]
-constructed. They differ in:<br/>
-) The types of fuels they typically test.<br/>
-) The qualifying parameters and test methods (See ASTM link below).<br/>
-) The maximum load they can carry.<br/>
-<br/>
-−
-The BOCLE is a wear test. A microscope and camera is used to quatify the size and record the appearance.
-−
-The SL-BOCLE is a load carrying capacity test. A series of loads are applied until a sudden
-change in the friction coefficient is observed (higher than 0.175). This load then represents
-some of the lubricity behaviour.<br/>
-Note the suggested loading sequence in the operating manual.
-−
-[[File:IMG 4440.JPG|400px|right|thumb|Ball,Ring & Bath]]
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 [ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/SLBOCLE%20wiring22012.vsd VISIO]<br/>
 == History of this Equipment ==
-The equipment was recieved from Sasol in 2012 after being used there for a period of time.
+The microscope was recieved in 2013.
-The equipment was conntected to the OPTO 22 network in 2012 by Jacques Langenhoven to allow data
-logging and control through the lab network and OPTO system.
 == Current/Previous projects ==

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 SL-BOCLE (ASTM D6078)
 [ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/ASTM%20D6078%20SLBOCLE.PDF click here]
 === Wiring, Flow & Instrumentation diagrams ===
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 [ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/SLBOCLE%20overall2012.pdf PDF]
 [ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/SLBOCLE%20overall22012.vsd VISIO]

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:30, 28 June 2013
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	#HFRR		#HFRR
	#SRV		#SRV
		+	[[File:IMG 4455.JPG\|400px\|Right\|thumb\|BOCLE(Left) & SL-BOCLE(Right)]]
		+
		+	Both the Ball On Cylinder Lybricity Evaluator (BOCLE) and the Scuffing Load - Ball On Cylinder
		+	Lubricity Evaluator work on the principle of testing the lubricity of a fuel/lubricant. A non-rotating
		+	ball is forced against a rotating cylinder. The cylinder is partially immersed in a bath of the fuel to
		+	allow the fuel to be constantly carried to the area of contact.
		+
		+	The BOCLE & SL-BOCLE machines operate on much the same principals. They are nearly identically
		+	constructed. They differ in:<br/>
		+	1) The types of fuels they typically test.<br/>
		+	2) The qualifying parameters and test methods (See ASTM link below).<br/>
		+	3) The maximum load they can carry.<br/>
		+	<br/>
		+
		+	The BOCLE is a wear test. A microscope and camera is used to quatify the size and record the appearance.
		+
		+	The SL-BOCLE is a load carrying capacity test. A series of loads are applied until a sudden
		+	change in the friction coefficient is observed (higher than 0.175). This load then represents
		+	some of the lubricity behaviour.<br/>
		+	Note the suggested loading sequence in the operating manual.
		+
		+	[[File:IMG 4440.JPG\|400px\|right\|thumb\|Ball,Ring & Bath]]
		+
		+
		+	In this Table some basic differences are presented:
		+
		+
		+	[[File:BOCLE table 2.jpg]]
		+
		+	Both units are operated via a simulink interfaces found on the PC next to the units (Univ PC nr: 766118).
		+
		+
		+
		+
		+	== Documentation ==
		+
		+
		+	=== User Manual ===
		+	A single user manual exists for both machines.
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/BOCLE%20User%20Manual.pdf click here]
		+	=== ASTM Standards ===
		+	BOCLE (ASTM D5001)
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/ASTM%20D5001%20BOCLE.PDF click here]
		+	<br/>
		+	SL-BOCLE (ASTM D6078)
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/ASTM%20D6078%20SLBOCLE.PDF click here]
		+
		+	=== MSDS of relevant Chemicals ===
		+	Acetone
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/MSDS%20Acetone.pdf click here]
		+	<br/>
		+	Isooctane
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/MSDS%20Isooctane.pdf click here]
		+	<br/>
		+	Isopropyl alcohol
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/MSDS%20Isopropyl%20alcohol.pdf click here]
		+	<br/>
		+	Reference fuels (A&B)
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/MSDS%20Ref%20fuels.doc click here]
		+
		+	=== Wiring, Flow & Instrumentation diagrams ===
		+	Overall wiring diagram <br/>
		+	BOCLE<br/>
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/BOCLE%20overall2012.pdf PDF]
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/BOCLE%20overall22012.vsd VISIO]<br/>
		+	SL-BOCLE<br/>
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/SLBOCLE%20overall2012.pdf PDF]
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/SLBOCLE%20overall22012.vsd VISIO]
		+
		+
		+
		+	Detailed Opto wiring diagram <br/>
		+	BOCLE<br/>
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/BOCLE%20wiring2012.pdf PDF]
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/BOCLE%20wiring22012.vsd VISIO]<br/>
		+	SL-BOCLE<br/>
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/SLBOCLE%20wiring2012.pdf PDF]
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/SLBOCLE%20wiring22012.vsd VISIO]<br/>
		+
		+
		+	Piping diagram (Air flow)
		+	Identical for both
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/BOCLE%20piping%20diagram.pdf click here]
		+
		+	== History of this Equipment ==
		+	The equipment was recieved from Sasol in 2012 after being used there for a period of time.
		+	The equipment was conntected to the OPTO 22 network in 2012 by Jacques Langenhoven to allow data
		+	logging and control through the lab network and OPTO system.
		+
		+	== Current/Previous projects ==
		+
		+	=== 2012 ===
		+	Jacques Langenhoven, '''The commissioning of the BOCLE & SL-BOCLE in the Tribology lab'''<br/>
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/BOCLE%20report2012.pdf PDF]<br/>
		+	[ftp://ragnarok.up.ac.za/publicftp/lab/Tribology/New%20Folder/BOCLE%20report22012.doc MS WORD]