What is a liquid particle counter?

Liquid particle counting is used to measure the size and distribution of particles in a liquid or on solid samples. The particle distribution and size are measured by irradiating a liquid sample with a laser diode and detecting the scattered light.

What type of fluid is used to flush a particle counter?

If you primarily test systems with clear, clean oil such as turbine oil and hydraulic fluid, either technology will work.

What is handheld particle counter?

PCE-PCO 1 is a handheld laser particle counter, or dust measuring device, for measuring the concentration of particles in the air. The dust measuring device is battery powered to sample air quality in various environments. – Measures 6 sizes of particles: 0.3 µm, 0.5 µm, 1.0 µm, 2.5 µm, 5.0 µm, 10 µm.

How do liquid particle counters work?

An aerosol particle counter works on the principal of either light scattering or light blocking. An aerosol stream is drawn through a chamber with a light source (either Laser Based Light or White Light). When a particle is illuminated by this light beam, it is redirected or absorbed.

What can liquid particle counters be used for?

These liquid particle counters are now being used for monitoring hydraulic fluids, glycols, cleaning solvents, fuels, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, compressed gasses, water and many others.

What are HIAC pods and Liquid particle counter used for?

Advancements in technology allowed Beckman Coulter to add a moisture sensor to our HIAC PODS+ Portable Liquid Particle Counters. This application note details the moisture detection application in hydraulic fluid, oil and fuels.

What can the icountos particle size monitor be used for?

The iCountOS is a highly rugged portable particle size monitor that can be used for measuring contamination levels in fuels and/or hydraulic fluids. Capable of operation online (direct connection to system) or offline (sampling from tank or reservoir).

How are automatic particle counters used in hydraulic fluid monitoring?

Automatic Particle Counters (APC’s), have been widely used for many years in condition monitoring of hydraulic fluids. However, it is only recently that APC’s have become flexible enough to enable the instruments to be taken out of the laboratory and used on-line in order to obtain the most credible form of results.