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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 05, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2012
Applicants:
Abraham Robert DE Kraker, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Brian Lee Papke, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Inventors:
Abraham Robert De Kraker, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Brian Lee Papke, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Assignee:
Shell Oil Company, Houston, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 33/26 (2006.01); G01N 33/28 (2006.01); G01N 21/75 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 33/2888 (2013.01); G01N 21/75 (2013.01);
Abstract
Systems and methods for testing an engine lubricant are provided. The system includes a heated block having at least one cavity therein, at least one test cylinder receiving the engine lubricant therein, and at least one heated test piston selectively disposable into the engine lubricant of the test cylinder whereby deposits are formable on the test piston. The test cylinder is positionable in the cavity of the heated block and heatable thereby. Taxi oils and/or gases may be added to facilitate testing.