ISO 4548-12:2017 PDF

Methods of test for full-flow lubricating oil filters for internal combustion engines — Part 12: Filtration efficiency using particle counting and contaminant retention capacity

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ISO 4548-12:2017

Methods of test for full-flow lubricating oil filters for internal combustion engines — Part 12: Filtration efficiency using particle counting and contaminant retention capacity

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Number of pages:: 32
Publication date:: May 3, 2017
Edition:: ISO IS 4548 edition 2 version 1
ICS:: 27.020

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ISO 4548-12:2017 specifies a multi-pass filtration test with continuous contaminant injection and using the online particle counting method for evaluating the performance of full-flow lubricating oil filters for internal combustion engines. The scope of this document is limited to steady state conditions and does not address fluctuations in the flow rate. The test procedure determines the contaminant capacity of a filter, its particulate removal characteristics and differential pressure. This test is intended for application to filter elements with an efficiency of less than 99 % at particle size greater than 10 μm. NOTE Several test flow loops built into one test rig, or several test rigs, would be necessary to cover the complete flow range of 2 l/min to 600 l/min.

Technical details

Technical committee: ISO/TC 70/SC 7 - Tests for lubricating oil filters
SKU: ISO 4548-12:2017

Abstract

Overview

ISO 4548-12:2017 defines a standardized laboratory method to evaluate filtration efficiency and contaminant retention capacity of full‑flow lubricating oil filters for internal combustion engines. The standard specifies a multi‑pass filtration test with continuous contaminant injection and online particle counting under steady‑state conditions. The procedure determines a filter’s contaminant capacity, particulate removal characteristics and differential pressure, and is intended for filter elements with efficiency less than 99% at particle sizes > 10 μm.

Keywords: ISO 4548-12:2017, full-flow lubricating oil filters, particle counting, contaminant retention capacity, multi-pass filtration test.

Key technical topics and requirements

Test approach: Multi‑pass recirculating test with continuous contaminant injection; steady‑state flow only (fluctuations not addressed).
Measured outputs: Contaminant retention capacity (retained mass), overall and size‑specific filtration efficiencies, differential pressure across the filter, and non‑retained contaminant mass.
Particle measurement: Online dilution and particle counting system with at least five channels and two optical particle sensors; calibration and validation referenced to ISO 11171 and ISO 11943.
Test rig components: Separate filter test circuit and contaminant injection circuit, reservoirs with conical bottoms, pumps that do not alter particle size distribution, system clean‑up filters, turbulent sampling valves (per ISO 4021), pressure gauges (per ISO 3968), piping sized for turbulent mixing.
Contaminant: Uses standardized test dust (Arizona test dust, ISO 12103‑1 medium grade); dust preparation (pre‑drying, dispersion) is specified.
Flow range consideration: To cover the full test flow range of 2 l/min to 600 l/min, multiple flow loops or test rigs may be required.
Scope limitation: Intended for elements with <99% efficiency at >10 μm and under steady‑state conditions only.

Practical applications & who uses this standard

Filter manufacturers: R&D, product development and performance claims verification.
Engine and vehicle OEMs: Supplier evaluation, component acceptance and warranty investigations.
Independent test laboratories: Accredited testing, certification and comparative performance testing.
Quality assurance teams: Production verification, batch testing and lifecycle performance studies.
Research institutions: Studies on particle capture mechanisms, filter media development and oil contamination effects.

Practical uses include sizing and rating filters, comparing media or element designs, establishing micrometer (μm) ratings and recording differential pressure vs. contaminant loading.

Related standards

ISO 12103‑1 (Arizona test dust) - test contaminant specification
ISO 11171 / ISO 11943 - calibration and validation of particle counters
ISO 4021 - sampling valves and sampling procedures
ISO 4405 - gravimetric contamination determination
ISO 3968 - differential pressure vs. flow evaluation

This standard is essential for objective, repeatable assessment of full‑flow lubricating oil filters using particle counting and contaminant retention metrics.

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Abstract

Overview

Keywords: ISO 4548-12:2017, full-flow lubricating oil filters, particle counting, contaminant retention capacity, multi-pass filtration test.

Key technical topics and requirements

Test approach: Multi‑pass recirculating test with continuous contaminant injection; steady‑state flow only (fluctuations not addressed).
Measured outputs: Contaminant retention capacity (retained mass), overall and size‑specific filtration efficiencies, differential pressure across the filter, and non‑retained contaminant mass.
Particle measurement: Online dilution and particle counting system with at least five channels and two optical particle sensors; calibration and validation referenced to ISO 11171 and ISO 11943.
Test rig components: Separate filter test circuit and contaminant injection circuit, reservoirs with conical bottoms, pumps that do not alter particle size distribution, system clean‑up filters, turbulent sampling valves (per ISO 4021), pressure gauges (per ISO 3968), piping sized for turbulent mixing.
Contaminant: Uses standardized test dust (Arizona test dust, ISO 12103‑1 medium grade); dust preparation (pre‑drying, dispersion) is specified.
Flow range consideration: To cover the full test flow range of 2 l/min to 600 l/min, multiple flow loops or test rigs may be required.
Scope limitation: Intended for elements with <99% efficiency at >10 μm and under steady‑state conditions only.

Practical applications & who uses this standard

Filter manufacturers: R&D, product development and performance claims verification.
Engine and vehicle OEMs: Supplier evaluation, component acceptance and warranty investigations.
Independent test laboratories: Accredited testing, certification and comparative performance testing.
Quality assurance teams: Production verification, batch testing and lifecycle performance studies.
Research institutions: Studies on particle capture mechanisms, filter media development and oil contamination effects.

Practical uses include sizing and rating filters, comparing media or element designs, establishing micrometer (μm) ratings and recording differential pressure vs. contaminant loading.

Related standards

ISO 12103‑1 (Arizona test dust) - test contaminant specification
ISO 11171 / ISO 11943 - calibration and validation of particle counters
ISO 4021 - sampling valves and sampling procedures
ISO 4405 - gravimetric contamination determination
ISO 3968 - differential pressure vs. flow evaluation

This standard is essential for objective, repeatable assessment of full‑flow lubricating oil filters using particle counting and contaminant retention metrics.

ISO 4548-12:2017 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key technical topics and requirements

Practical applications & who uses this standard

Related standards

Related standards

Abstract

Overview

Key technical topics and requirements

Practical applications & who uses this standard

Related standards

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