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BS 5540-2:1978

Superseded

Superseded

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Specification for evaluating particulate contamination of hydraulic fluids Method of calibrating liquid automatic particle-count instruments (using AC Fine Test Dust contaminant)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-05-1992

Superseded by

BS 5540-2:1992

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-1978

Describes a method for calibration of automatic counting instruments for particles suspended in liquids for the evaluation of particle size distribution of contaminants encountered in hydraulic fluid power applications. It also sets out a uniform and realistic basis for particle sizing and counting.

Committee
MCE/18
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
8
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
ISO 4402:1991 Identical

BS 6851:1987 Method for preparing a statement of requirements for hydraulic fluid power filters
BS 3406-7:1988 Methods for determination of particle size distribution Recommendations for single particle light interaction methods
BS 5540-5:1987 Evaluating particulate contamination of hydraulic fluids Method of reporting contamination analysis data
BS 7265:1990 Code of practice for assessing the cleanliness of hydraulic fluid power components
BS 6275-1:1982 Hydraulic fluid power filter elements Method of evaluating filtration performance (multi-pass method)

BS 5540-1:1978 Specification for evaluating particulate contamination of hydraulic fluids Qualifying and controlling of cleaning methods for sample containers

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