Micron Analysis Testing (Particle Count)
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Formula One Radiator Service Will Change Your Opinion About "Clean" (Serck Motorsport Tour)
What happens here
After water-based cleaning, a sample of the fluid that flowed through the cooler is collected on a small filter disc. This disc is then examined under a high-magnification microscope, which is connected to a computer for analysis. The microscope automatically counts every single particle remaining on the filter, categorizing them by size. This data is compared against strict specifications (e.g., Mercedes-Benz racing standards) to quantify the level of cleanliness. For example, a brand-new factory cooler might still contain over 200,000 particles, while a Serck-cleaned cooler would have less than 300 particles, demonstrating the superior cleanliness achieved.
Goal: Quantify the cleanliness level of the cooler.
Tools and materials
- Computer — Displaying and processing particle count data
- Filter Discs — Collecting particles from the cleaning fluid sample
- Microscope ZEISS — Counting and analyzing particles on filter discs
- Tweezers — Handling delicate filter discs