BS ISO 21018-1:2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Health and safety
  4.1 General
  4.2 Electric power
  4.3 Mechanical fluid power
  4.4 Process liquids
5 Selection of monitoring technique
  5.1 General
  5.2 Selection
6 Procedures and precautions
  6.1 General
  6.2 Obtaining representative samples
  6.3 Off-line sampling
  6.4 On-line analysis
  6.5 In-line analysis
  6.6 Suction (sip) analysis from reservoirs or
       containers
  6.7 Calibration procedures
  6.8 Checking data validity
  6.9 Training
  6.10 Controlling the precision of the technique
7 Test report
Annex A (informative) Summary of various technique
        attributes
Annex B (informative) Description and relative merits
        of different contaminant monitoring techniques
Bibliography

Defines methods and techniques that are applicable to the monitoring of particulate contamination levels in hydraulic systems.

This part of ISO 21018 specifies methods and techniques that are applicable to the monitoring of particulate contamination levels in hydraulic systems. It also describes the relative merits of various techniques so that the correct monitor for a given application can be selected. The techniques described in this part of ISO 21018 are suitable for monitoring the general cleanliness level in hydraulic systems, the progress in flushing operations, support equipment and test rigs. This part of ISO 21018 can also be applicable for other liquids (e.g. lubricants, fuels and process liquids). NOTE Instruments used to monitor particulate contamination are not considered as or claimed to be particle counters, even if they use the same physical principles as particle counters.