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Execute Oil Flammability Test

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Why does this happen to this sawmill engine?

What happens here

The presenter drips a small amount of the engine's oil (suspected to be contaminated) onto one side of the metal trowel. He then drips a small amount of fresh, clean motor oil onto the other side of the trowel. Using a long-stemmed lighter, he applies a flame to the fresh motor oil, observing that it does not ignite. He then applies the flame to the engine oil, which quickly ignites and burns.

Goal: Test flammability of engine oil and fresh motor oil

Tools and materials

  • Lighter — Applying flame to the oil samples
  • Metal Trowel with oil drops — Holding the oil samples during the flame test
  • Engine Oil — Flammability test, Fresh Motor Oil Unknown used for Flammability test (control)