Ion molecule reaction mass spectrometer

LubeSense

Engine oil loss is a severe problem in today’s engine development. Downsizing engines together with turbocharging, reducing piston ring thickness in combination with increased cylinder pressures result in engine oil loss. Minimizing oil loss requires knowledge of the engine conditions in which this occurs.

Especially for transient engine operation, a device for real-time measurements is essential to obtain time-resolved oil consumption profiles. The V&F LubeSense has been specifically designed for this task. In combination with the V&F GasOxidizer, oil consumption quantities can now be determined on-line using the SO2 tracer method.

Product Photo V&F LubeSense
Product Photo V&F LubeSense
Product Photo V&F LubeSense

Typical applications

The V&F LubeSense is state of the art and is used in the following application area:

  • Oil consumption measurements on combustion engines

Functional diagram

Function Principle V&F LubeSense

Measurable compounds

Oil consumption measurements
DesignationChemical formula
OxygenO2
WaterH2O
Sulfur dioxideSO2

Specifications

Technical Data
Technical DataIMR-MS
Mass range7 - 160 amu
Resolution< 1 amu
Analysis time>= 100 msec/amu
Measuring range*10^5
Response time*T90 < 1000 msec
Detection limit*<= 20 ppb
Concentration drift<± 5% over 24h
Accuracy<± 3%
Precision<± 3%
Ambient temperature20°C - 35°C
Max. humidity80% (non-condensing)
Gas consumption1000 ml
Gas inlet temperature130°C
Gas inlet pressure0,75 - 2 bar(a)
Power consumption230 V/50 Hz or 115 V/60 Hz 800 W
Dimensions (WxHxD)534 x 743 x 639 mm
Weight75 kg

* depending on the components to be measured, system configuration and unit settings

Reference clients (excerpt)

Reference AudiReference DeutzReference Dongfeng Motor Group Reference Ferrari

Product brochures

For more details, specifications and further information, please refer to our product brochures.

Product brochures
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