Lubrication erosion cavitation

The solubility of common gases in hydrocarbon liquids is determined to meet requirements of aerospace industry. This test method is based on the Clausius-Clapeyron equation, Henry s law, and the perfect gas law. The results are important in the lubrication of gas compressors where dissolved gas may cause erosion due to cavitation. In fuels, dissolved gases may cause interruption of fuel supply and foaming in tank. The liquid density is determined experimentally. Using this density, the Ostwald coefficient is taken from a chart and used for e calculation of the Bunsen coefficient (solubility of gas). The solubility of the gas or mixture of gases and Henry s law constant are also calculated. 

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