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Issue 2010-03
Class. No.: 8KB16
Previous issues
PV 3347: 2000-05, 2001-02, 2004-04, 2006-11
Changes
The following changes have been made as compared to PV 3347: 2006-11:
Standard restructured and completely revised
Referenced standards added
Contents
Page
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................... 2
2 Description ................................................................................................................. 2
3 General ...................................................................................................................... 2
4 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................. 2
5 Aim ............................................................................................................................. 2
6 Testing equipment ...................................................................................................... 2
6.1 Test bed and auxiliary equipment .............................................................................. 2
6.2 Chemicals .................................................................................................................. 3
6.3 Filter ........................................................................................................................... 3
6.4 Drying cabinet ............................................................................................................ 3
6.5 Analytical balance, desiccator .................................................................................... 3
6.6 Test equipment required for visual examination and evaluation ................................ 4
7 Performing the cleanliness analysis ........................................................................... 4
7.1 Component removal ................................................................................................... 4
7.2 Extraction method ...................................................................................................... 4
7.3 Handling and analysis of the filter membrane ........................................................... 5
7.4 Evaluation .................................................................................................................. 5
7.4.1 Determination of the particle quantity for the entire component ................................. 5
7.4.2 Determination of the particle quantity for separate areas .......................................... 6
7.4.3 Determination of particle size ..................................................................................... 6
7.4.4 Handling ..................................................................................................................... 6
7.4.5 Cleanliness requirements ........................................................................................... 6
7.5 Cleanliness of the analysis system determination of the blank value ..................... 6
8 Documentation ........................................................................................................... 7
9 Setting up new analysis areas ................................................................................... 8
10 Recommended sources of supply .............................................................................. 8
11 Referenced documents .............................................................................................. 9
Appendix A .................................................................................................................................. 10
Appendix B .................................................................................................................................. 11
1 Scope
This standard is used for both the determination of the residual particle quantities and the distribution
of particle sizes on engine components. Fuel system components are not covered by this standard.
It therefore applies to sample testing and series-production testing at all engine production locations
of the Volkswagen Group.
The stipulations in Test Specification PV 3347 takes precedence over recommendations in VDA Vol
ume 19 "Testing of Technical Cleanliness", which provides supplementary information on individual
items described in PV 3347.
In drawings and Performance Specifications, the implementation of this standard requires the fol
lowing note: "Determination of the residual particle quantity of engine components acc. to PV 3347"
2 Description
Cleanliness of engine components acc. to PV 3347
3 General
The function of an engine is determined, among other things, by the cleanliness of the individual parts
and sub-assemblies of the ASSY that are used in especially sensitive engine areas.
5 Aim
This Test Specification serves to make the Group-wide cleanliness analyses uniform and comparable
and thus promotes the universal aim of increasing cleanliness.
6 Testing equipment
6.2 Chemicals
Cold-cleaning agent for cleanliness analysis, hazard class A2 or A3
6.3 Filter
Mesh size 100 m: fibrous polyester filter (or polyamide), diameter approx. 50 mm
Mesh size 20 m: fibrous polyester filter (or polyamide), diameter approx. 50 mm
Other filters (such as, e.g., cellulose nitrate filters) may be used for tests without gravimetric deter
mination of the particle load.
The extraction method must be selected according to the recommendations given in VDA Vol
ume 19.
Notes:
Post-treatment of cleaned components:
After the cleaning process, the components are degreased through the use of cold-cleaning
agent.
Thus, they may corrode within a short time. Conservation measures must be taken depending
on the manufacturing environment, humidity, etc.
Grounding of equipment:
The cleaning areas and measuring equipment components that come into contact with the anal
ysis fluid or its gases must be grounded. Fire-protection measures must be taken.
Occupational safety regulations must be taken into consideration when designing the test cabi
nets (e.g., extraction or completely sealed off extraction areas).
Visual examination:
Chips sticking to the part (e.g., in holes) must be examined by suitable means (e.g., using an
endoscope).
For components with a target value < 10 mg per part:
parts may be analyzed one after the other or together in order to gain informative measuring
values.
7.4 Evaluation
7.4.4 Handling
When handling the filters it is to be ensured that no particles loosen from the filter (especially during
transport of dried filters).
The blank value must be 10% of the current or intended particle quantity target value of the com
ponent. The appropriate process or working instructions must be followed in case the target value is
exceeded. The complete test device must be cleaned thoroughly. Its cleanliness must be documented
by means of a subsequent blank value measurement.
The blank value must be determined on a regular basis. The frequency of this process must be defined
in a working instruction.
The following must be considered:
If there is not yet a target value for the component, the blank value in relation to the actual value
of the analysis may be examined.
If the analysis fluid is used several times, it must be considered that it may contain foreign matter,
e.g. preservatives, so that the cleaning effect is reduced.
If there is also a requirement regarding the maximum permissible particle length for a component,
the maximum permissible particle size must be evaluated for the blank value.
It must be ensured that the blank value meets the requirements of VDA Volume 19 regarding the
specified particle quantities and particle sizes. Exception: Particle length blank value: target value/2
(example: requirement 600 m, max. blank value 300 m)
An evaporation analysis performed at regular intervals is necessary in order to check the extent to
which the cleaning agent used in the circuit is soiled with tramp oil. For this purpose, 5 ml of cold-
cleaning agent are poured into a bowl (whose tare weight has been determined beforehand) and then
evaporated in a drying cabinet in the following stages:
2 h at 60 C (period may be extended by 0 to + 30 min, including the time required to heat the
drying cabinet to 100 C)
3 h at 100 C (0 to + 15 min).
The difference in weight is determined after a cooling period of one hour in the desiccator. If the weight
difference exceeds 20 mg, the cleaning agent and, if required, the filter cartridge of the return filtering
system must be replaced.
The blank values for both particle quantity and particle length as well as the degree of soiling with
tramp oil and resulting measures must be documented.
Note:
The blank value measurement is to be performed directly after a cleanliness test, but without thorough
cleaning of the basin or the test cabinet. The thorough cleaning of the test equipment is not equivalent
to a blank value measurement.
8 Documentation
The results must be stored in a database.
Archiving:
Either the filters for which a particle analysis has been carried out, or the corresponding high-
resolution images must be archived.
Filters must be archived if values set forth in the respective regulations have been exceeded
(e.g. slide frame).
All images and archived filters must be kept for three months.
The test report must contain photographs of or the categorization (e.g. metal chips, plastic, fiber,
molding sand etc.) for at least the three largest particles.
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11 Referenced documents
The following documents cited in this standard are necessary for application.
In this Section terminological inconsistencies may occur as the original titles are used.
Standards with the titles given in German are either only available in German or may be procured in
other languages from the institution issuing the standard.
Appendix A (informative)
Appendix B (informative)