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The document summarizes an experiment conducted to determine the flash point and fire point of a lubricating oil sample. The flash point was reached at 16 minutes and 11 seconds at a temperature of 270 degrees Celsius. The fire point occurred approximately one minute later at 17 minutes and 12 seconds when the temperature reached 284 degrees Celsius. The experiment followed standard procedures to steadily heat the oil sample while monitoring the temperature until the flash point and fire point were observed. Graphs of the temperature changes over time showed an initially linear relationship that became exponential as the critical points were approached. Determining these properties provided insight into the oil's volatility and fire resistance.

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The document summarizes an experiment conducted to determine the flash point and fire point of a lubricating oil sample. The flash point was reached at 16 minutes and 11 seconds at a temperature of 270 degrees Celsius. The fire point occurred approximately one minute later at 17 minutes and 12 seconds when the temperature reached 284 degrees Celsius. The experiment followed standard procedures to steadily heat the oil sample while monitoring the temperature until the flash point and fire point were observed. Graphs of the temperature changes over time showed an initially linear relationship that became exponential as the critical points were approached. Determining these properties provided insight into the oil's volatility and fire resistance.

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University of Cebu

College of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory

EXPERIMENT # 1
Flash and Fire Point of Lubricating Oil

Name: John Marvin F. Labajo Course & Year: BSME - 3

Subject: ME LAB 2 Date: March 1, 2021

I. OBJECTIVE

To study and determine the flash and fire point of lubricating oil.

II. DISCUSSION

There are two kinds that are used for flash and fire point determination
of oil, namely, (1) the open type and (2) the close type. The close type is
generally considered as standard but the open type tester gives sufficient
accurate results for more particular work. In the open type of tester, which is
used to a great deal in commercial testing of lubricating oil, heat is applied to
the cup by the use of Bunsen burner which should be protected from air drop
by suitable shield. It is necessary to be careful in making this test to be sure
that the temperature of the oil is continuously rising as any reaction at about
the flash point or the fire point would invalidate the result of the work.
Temperature of oil must be kept steadily increasing at the specified rate.

The temperature at which the first flash of vapour combustion takes


place near the surface the oil is to be noted and recorded as the flash
temperature. By continuing the application of heat, the vapour temperature
will be raised and distilled from the surface of oil.

III. APPARATUS

2 Thermometers
Evaporating Dish
Bunsen Burner
Tripod
Wire Gauze
Iron Stand with Clamp
Oil Sample
IV. SKETCH

Draw the actual set-up of the experiment neatly and label each
apparatus.

V. PROCEDURE

1. Set up oil tester and fill the cup up to a standardized mark at the inside
of the cup which is about 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) below its upper edge.
2. Place the cup on the tripod then immerses the thermometer bulb
completely in the oil but not touching the bottom of the cup.
3. Apply the test flame. This flame should be about 3 inches in length and
should not be drawn across. The test flame should be applied at 50 deg F
interval throughout the test.
4. Record the temperature reading as the flash point at which fire flash or
vapour combustion takes place near the surface of the oil.
5. Repeat the procedure using another type of soil.

VI. TABULATED DATA

Trial Time (seconds) Temperature (deg C)


1 0 36
2 1 min. 38 secs 40
3 2 mins. 41 secs 60
4 3 mins. 56 secs 80
5 4 mins. 29 secs 100
6 5 mins. 45 secs 120
7 6 mins. 10 secs 140
8 6 mins. 34 secs 160
9 7 mins. 22 secs 180
10 8 mins. 15 secs 200
11 8 mins. 50 secs 210
12 10 mins .2 secs 230
13 11 mins. 48 secs 240
14 12 mins. 40 secs 250
15 15 mins. 15 secs 260
16 16 mins. 11 secs ( flash point ) 270
17 17 mins. 12 secs ( fire point ) 284

VII. GRAPH

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VIII. OBSERVATION

As we observe the data above, the oil sample took atleast16 minutes and
11 seconds to reach the flash point with a temperature of 270 degrees Celsius.
Approximately a minute later, the fire point was achieved at a time of 17
minutes and 12 seconds with a temperature of 284 degrees Celsius. Room
temperature or the initial temperature was 36 degrees Celsius. At the 200-
degree mark, the oil sample started showing steam indicating that it is on its
way to boil. With a constant interval, a matchstick was ignited to test if the oil
sample has already achieved the flash point. At the 250-degree mark, the oil
sample started to get dark in color. Symptoms of occurring flash point
indicated the sudden ignition at the oil level in a short time. During the last
degrees, when a matchstick is ignited, fire started to contain itself within the
surface of the oil, thus, signifying that the fire point has achieved. Meanwhile,
in the graph shown above, it almost resembles a linear equation, however,
temperature’s rising up exponentially over time. At 230-degree mark, the
temperature was gradually increasing slowly as it reaches the flash point and
fire point. Lastly, flash point occurs first than the fire point with an
approximate difference of 10%.

IX. CONCLUSION

Concluding the experiment, we have gathered enough data to study some


of the major characteristics of a lubricant. This is very significant as it is
important to understand why we need to know how a lubricant’s behavior can
be appreciated by studying its properties. This includes the volatility of the
lubricant and its fire resistance as well. When flash point and fire point are
significantly lower within a certain lubricant, there might be issues and
problems that need to be resolved or precautions to be concerned of. Studying
these two major aspects can be taken advantage to know the chemical
properties as well and hints of contamination. Thus, the objective of this
experiment has been successfully achieved.

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