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    Burnt TOST

    Don't let the TOST test burn your hydraulic oil decision

    ASTM D943, commonly referred to as the Turbine Oil


    Oxidation Stability Test (TOST), is widely used in the
    lubrication industry to evaluate the oxidation stability
    of various industrial lubricants in the presence of water.
    It may be an adequate indicator of oxidation stability
    for steam turbine and some circulating oils (rust and
    oxidation or R&O inhibited), which continually operate
    with water contamination. However, TOST test data
    should not be misinterpreted as a general indicator of Figure 1
    in-service oil life, especially for hydraulic fluids.
    Contamination control and overall oil durability are more TOST and Its Failure Mechanism
    appropriate performance indicators for in-service oil life. TOST was first developed by the American Society for
    ExxonMobil used oil analysis data shows that greater Testing and Materials (ASTM) in 1943, with the current
    than 90% of hydraulic oil alerts, recommending an oil method approved in 2004. It was designed to force
    change, are due to contamination. lubricants to fail by a specific failure mechanism related
    to the extreme conditions of high temperature, gross water
    In addition to documented performance in key hydraulic contamination, and substantial air entrainment. The test,
    glassware and industry recognized builder pump tests, therefore, is designed to evaluate oils under a very specific
    Mobil DTE premium hydraulic oils were developed using failure mode. Each reactant and catalyst is exaggerated:
    a proprietary pump test that simulates/correlates to the test oil is mixed with an additional 17% water, heated
    in-service use, to provide a well-balanced formulation to 95°C (203°F), and agitated by an oxygen flow, in the
    presence of iron and copper catalysts. Under these conditions,
    with an overall optimized performance.
    the lubricant will oxidize or hydrolyze, increasing its acidity
    or acid number. Acid Number (AN), therefore, is the metric
    TOST Test Results Do Not Equate to Hydraulic used to measure the oxidation stability. The life of the oil is
    Oil Life measured as the time to reach an AN of 2 mgKOH/g. If a
    lubricant is continuously exposed to gross water contamination,
    Hydraulic oils in service almost never fail due to oxidation,
    high temperatures, and air entrainment in field service,
    let alone by the unrealistic conditions of the TOST test
    TOST can be used as a potential indicator of lubricant life.
    (see Figure 1). Based on nearly 50,000 ExxonMobil
    used hydraulic oil samples, which upon testing generated
    notices (alerts) identifying them to be either borderline
    or unsuited for further service, only 2.5% were related Figure 2
    to oxidation (Figure 2). None of the alerts were due to
    oxidation alone. Furthermore, out of the 2.5% of samples ExxonMobil Used Hydraulic Oil Alerts
    alerting on oxidation, statistically none failed on high acid
    number (TOST failure criteria). The TOST test, therefore, 5.0% 2.5%
    is not an accurate indicator of in-service oxidation
    stability or lubricant life for hydraulic oils. As defined in the Oxidation + Others
    "Significance and Use" section of ASTM D943-04, "[TOST] Contamination
    Wear Metals
    is widely used for specification purposes and is considered
    of value in estimating the oxidation stability of lubricants, 92.5%
    especially those that are prone to water contamination.
    It should be recognized, however, that correlation between
    results of this method and the oxidation stability of a
    Based on 12 Years of Used Hydraulic Oil Data
    lubricant in field service may vary markedly with field
    (49,389 Data Points)
    service conditions and with various lubricants."
    Contamination, the Primary Failure
    Mechanism of Hydraulic Oils
    Accounting for greater than 90 percent of the hydraulic
    oil alerts, contamination of the lubricant with water, dirt
    and other particulates is the primary condemnation
    mechanism. No matter how oxidatively stable a hydraulic
    oil is, if it cannot control contamination and keep the
    system clean, its oil life will be compromised. Outstanding sludging. However, Mobil DTE 25 kept going to 1250 hours.
    oil durability, an oil's ability to control contamination and The test filters are shown in Figure 5. In contrast, D943
    keep the system clean, while protecting the equipment TOST test results (Figure 6) would predict a very different
    and operation, is required to achieve long in-service oil outcome for relative fluid life - What criteria would you rather
    life for hydraulic systems. use to give you confidence in how a hydraulic oil will protect
    Figure 3 your equipment? Mobil DTE 20's and Mobil DTE Excel show
    exceptional overall performance in the MHFD, and have
    been proven extensively in field service.

    Figure 5
    The data underscores the point that competitors A, B, and C, with good glassware
    results, did not perform as well as Mobil DTE25 in a controlled hydraulic circuit
    that more closely replicates commercial operational demands.

    MHFD Filter at 750 hours

    The MHFD test is a hydraulic system containing the


    typical hydraulic components, such as a pump, relief
    valve, filter, and reservoir (Figure 3). It is a comprehensive
    hydraulic oil performance test with elevated testing
    temperatures of greater than 71° C (160° F), moderate Mobil DTE 25 Competitor A Competitor B Competitor C

    pressure, and very short reservoir oil residence time. Mobil DTE 20 Series is often challenged on composition or inexpensive analytical
    methods. For actual hydraulic requirements, Mobil DTE 20 Series continues to
    Several hydraulic failure mechanisms are monitored, be a performance leader.

    including failure by lack of contamination control


    and oil degradation. 500 hours of MHFD testing puts Figure 6
    ASTM D943 (TOST) Comparison
    hydraulic oil through the rigors of about 18 months of
    7000
    typical field service. Through decades of experience, 7000 6000+

    ExxonMobil has proven the correlation of the MHFD test 6000

    to field service. For a comparison of the TOST test and 5000

    MHFD test conditions, see Figure 4. 4000

    3000 2000+

    Figure 4 2000
    1500

    Comparison of TOST Test vs. Mobil Hydraulic Fluid


    1000
    Durability Test
    g Closely Replicates a Typical g Does Not Closely Replicate 0
    Hydraulic System a Typical Hydraulic System Mobil DTE 25 Competitor A Competitor B Competitor C

    Typical
    TOST Test
    Hydraulic
    System
    MHFD Test
    (D 943) Conclusion
    Vessel
    Iron & hose Iron & hose Glass
    Composition
    Fluid
    • Although TOST is a valuable test for indicating oxidation
    170-180
    Temperature,
    °F (°C)
    125 (52)
    (77-82)
    203 (95)
    stability of steam turbine oils and other R&O oils prone
    Water Level,
    %
    < 1.0 < 1.0 17.0 to gross water contamination, it does not indicate
    Water, debris,
    Catalysts
    Water, debris,
    airborne
    airborne
    particulate,
    Iron &
    copper
    in-service oil life of hydraulic oils.
    particulate
    metal catalyst
    Fluid subject Fluid subject
    Fluid stirred
    • Contamination is the primary failure mode of hydraulic
    System to pressure to pressure
    with oxygen
    Condition fluctuations
    and flow
    fluctuations
    and flow
    flow fluids; therefore, contamination control and keep clean
    Failure Mode
    Equipment
    Condition
    Equipment
    Condition
    Acid Number
    increase
    performance should be the leading performance
    indicators for hydraulic oil life/durability.
    Three competitive hydraulic oils were put through the • The MHFD is the comprehensive proprietary hydraulic
    rigors of the MHFD hydraulic system test. All three failed system test used within ExxonMobil to demonstrate
    the test at 750 hours with significant filter deposits and hydraulic system component protection, keep clean
    performance (system cleanliness), and in-service oil life.
    • Mobil DTE 20 and DTE Excel Series hydraulic oils show
    www.mobil.com
    superb performance in the MHFD and continue to be
    © 2005 Exxon Mobil Corporation. All rights reserved. performance leaders.
    ® MOBIL, the MOBIL Logo (with red O), the flying horse device, EXXONMOBIL, and the
    ExxonMobil Logotype are trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.
    Mobil DTE and other brands are trademarks and brand names of Exxon Mobil Corporation or
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