Presentation Profile
Capturing Fluid Contamination: A Snapshot into the Automatic Direct-Imaging Fluid Particle Analyzer
Currently Scheduled: 10/15/2025 - 12:50 PM - 1:10 PM
Room: South Lobby
Main Author
Dr. Raj Shah - Koehler Instrument Company
- Angelina Precilla - Koehler Instrument Company
- Yedu Unnithan - Koehler Instrument Company
Abstract:
Fluid purity is critical for the reliable operation of equipment that relies on operational fluids such as fuels, lubricants, hydraulic oils, and gases. Contaminated fluids can cause premature component wear, performance issues, equipment failure, and financial loss, depending on the severity. Typical contaminants such as water, dirt, and metal particles are often introduced during fluid production, transportation, or use. To ensure fluid cleanliness, wear particle analysis must be performed whenever contamination risk is high. Automatic contaminant particle analyzers streamline this process using highly-sensitive cameras, high-contrast lighting, and precisely-timed software to determine wear particle type, size, and concentration. This information enables producers, shippers, and end-users to identify and remediate any sources of contamination, helping maintain fluid integrity throughout the supply chain. This poster examines an automatic particle analyzer, a direct-imagining based instrument capable of multi-dimensional particle analysis. It also explores the advantages of optical particle analysis compared to laser-based and manual methods.
