Cloud and pour point

When an oil is cooled slowly,the

temperature at which it becomes cloudy
in appearance is called the cloud point.

The temperature at which an oil no

longer flows is called its pour point.

cloud point is the maximum temperature

At which wax present in lubricant forms a cloudy
appearance and that waxes thickness the oil and
clogs fuelfilters
And injectors in engines.
Pour point is the maximum temperature at which a
Lubricant ceases to flow and almost losses its flow
Characteristics.

No surface
movement at
pour point.
WORKING:
First I cooled the oil to be tested to a temperature at least 25 degree
C about the approximate cloud point. Then I removed moisture
present by filtration through any linthless filter paper until the oil
was perfectly clear. Then I poured the clear oil into the test jar up to
the level marked. Then I adjusted the position of the cork carrying
the test thermometer so that the cork fits tightly. Thermometer and
jar were co-axial and thermometer bulb was heating at the bottom of
the jar. Then I placed the ring gasket around the test jar 1 inch from
the bottom. The disk gasket and inside the gasket should be clear
and dry. Then I inserted the test gar in the jacket and maintained
the temperature of cooling bath at 30-35 degree C and put the jacket
containing test gar in the cooling bath. After every 2 degree C fall in
temperature. I removed the test jar from the jacket quickly , but
without disturbing the oil. Inspected for the cloud and replaced in
the jacket. It is complete operation shall not require more than three
seconds. I repeated the procedure till inspection reveals distinct
cloudiness in the bottom of test jar. Then I recorded the readings.