#Monitoring Testing

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Decoding the Science of Lubricant Testing - The Road to Engine Awesomeness

Engine manufacturers are on a never-ending quest to make vehicles and engines cooler, faster, and more reliable. And guess what? Lubricants play a starring role in this journey. They help engines reach peak performance while being all eco-friendly and stuff. But how do these magical lubricants get tested? Buckle up as we take you on a wild ride through the science behind new lubricant testing. Let’s get started.

Experimental Development and Lab Testing: Cooking Up Formulation Breakthroughs

Picture a mad scientist's lab, bubbling with ideas and bubbling beakers. That's where the magic begins. Engine whisperers concoct experimental lubricant ideas to meet the ever-evolving market demands. They tweak fuels, lubricants, and filters to play nicely with fancy hardware like fuel injectors and exhaust after-treatment systems. 

But they don't stop there. They put their ideas to the test in lab experiments, using crazy computational tools and top-secret modeling software. These experiments separate the "meh" from the magnificent.

The product life cycle of lubricants kicks off with experimental ideas that can fulfill the demands of the ever-changing market. Think of it as a scientific kitchen where engine whisperers mix up different ingredients to create the perfect lubricant recipe. They want to make sure it jives with all the advanced engine parts like fuel injectors and exhaust systems. 

That's where the lab comes in. Scientists put on their white lab coats, grab their bubbling beakers, and start monitoring testing these experimental concoctions. They use fancy computational tools and top-secret modeling software to simulate how the lubricants will perform under different conditions. It's like creating a virtual engine playground!

Field Trials: Putting Lubricants Through Real-World Boot Camp

Field trials are like lubricant boot camps, testing their mettle in real-world conditions. Before they make it to this stage, lubricants have already aced the lab tests like a boss. But can they handle the real deal? 

Well, field trials exist to prove that these lubes can handle the heat (literally). They protect engines under extreme conditions, control heat buildup, and keep contaminants at bay. Sometimes, field trials even uncover surprises like coolant in the oil sample or the wrong type of oil added during a service. Whoops!

Field trials are where the real action happens. Lubricants that pass the lab tests with flying colors get the chance to show their stuff in the real world. It's like sending a rookie athlete to compete against seasoned pros. These lubes are put to the ultimate test, facing harsh conditions and challenging situations. 

Imagine an engine running in scorching heat or cold, enduring heavy loads and high speeds. Field trials ensure that lubricants can handle it all without breaking a sweat. Sometimes, unexpected issues arise, like coolant sneaking into the oil sample or a mechanic accidentally adding the wrong oil. It's all part of the adventure!

Executing a Successful Field Trial: Partners in Lubricant Crime

Collaborating with commercial fleets is crucial for success. These fleets are the lubricant superheroes, changing their oils regularly and sending samples for analysis. Technicians and scientists become friends, chatting away about lubricant performance and inspecting trial units like detective buddies. 

And guess what? Good field trials have backup plans. They make sure to have enough trucks running the new lubricant and a reference truck for comparison. It's like having a trusty sidekick, always by your side.

Executing a successful field trial is like pulling off a heist movie but without the illegal stuff. It takes a tight-knit team of lubricant enthusiasts, fleet operators, and technicians. They work together, hand in greasy hands, to make it happen. Commercial fleets are the heroes of the story, changing their oils like clockwork and collecting samples for the scientists to analyze. 

Technicians and scientists become inseparable pals, discussing lubricant performance like they're talking about the latest blockbuster movie. And here's the secret to a great field trial: having enough trucks running the new lubricant and a reference truck using the old stuff. It's like having a double agent, gathering all the evidence you need.

Field Testing for Fuel Economy

Ah, fuel economy: the holy grail of lubricant performance. But measuring it accurately is like trying to catch a unicorn. That's why we do real-world fuel economy trials, where the rubber meets the road (literally). 

We equip test vehicles with fancy sensors to track torque and fuel consumption. Also, we set up precise acceleration schedules and drive on a super-long, super-level test track. We keep an eye on maintenance, weather conditions, and even exhaust differential pressure. And voila: we find out if these lubes can make your engine go the extra mile.

Fuel economy is the gold at the end of the lubricant rainbow. But measuring fuel economy accurately is like trying to juggle flaming bowling pins while riding a unicycle. It's tricky business. That's why we take the trials to the real world, where engines roam free and roads stretch for miles. 

The Future for Lower-Viscosity Formulations: The Lubricant Revolution Continues

Welcome to the future, where lubricants are lean, mean, and fuel-saving machines! Lower-viscosity formulations like FA-4 are the rock stars of the lubricant world. They're like the superheroes that save the day, protecting engines and saving fuel like nobody's business. 

How do we know? We've been in the field, testing these lubes in heavy-duty fleets and crunching numbers like math geniuses. And let us tell you, the fuel savings are off the charts! But we're not stopping there. We're on a mission to develop even more mind-blowing lubricant technologies that will revolutionize the industry.

Conclusion

We've taken you on a wild journey through the science behind new lubricant testing. From mad lab experiments to field trials that put lubes through their paces, it's been one heck of a ride. For more details visit us at https://veritylabsltd.com/.

But here's the scoop: lubricants are more than just slimy fluids. They're the unsung heroes that keep engines running smoothly, efficiently, and with a dash of coolness. As the automotive world keeps spinning, the science behind new lubricant testing will keep pushing boundaries and bringing us even better lubes.

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the u.s.s. horrible unending nightmare 💥 (once again from the incredible @hehearse)

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Hi y’all 👋🏾

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Here’s a SUPER SHORT animation test for Lockette’s Basix (Magic Winx) which is a companion piece/update to this post

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I really wanted to post my process along side this in a single post but Tumblr said no 🙅🏾‍♀️ So I’ll make a separate post for it later today!

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Heart under pressure [Extrasystoles]🫀⚠️

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Libre 3 Recall

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[dan13579]

SVT episode after pressure. First time I got SVT AFTER pressure, not during it, and it felt AMAZING! Sound starts at around 0:40. Enjoy!

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home stress test in progress

My set-up is far from ideal but that was fun… though I wish I had another guinea pig

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My 100th Post... (Stress Test Recording at bottom of the post)

Well I can't believe I have made 100 posts! It's one of those milestones that make you look back at where you have been and what brought you to this point. Now I'm a big nerd so I thought I would break down some numbers.

Of the 100 post.. (two had 2 Audio files and 1 had a video and Audio in 1 - Hence the 103 below)

61 had Audio Recordings

6 had ECG videos

4 were reblogs

32 were replies / word posts

I've been active for 260 days

I hit 559 followers (which I hope means you like my little heart)

I've had 277 comments

342 reblogs

4437 likes

A total of 5056 notes

Favourites (you really like the ones where I push her to her limits)

The Fastest She Ever Did Beat..

And She Keeps Getting Faster...

Just a little exercise.. right?

Locations

There are 11 recorded at Erbs

5 at mitral

44 at Pulm (surprise)

8 At Tri

Steth

17 were contributed by the Stemoscope

2 by my KindCare Cardio

26 by the Plum Littmann Classic

2 by the Champagne Littmann Classic

16 by the Cardiology IV

Beats

Fastest - 198

Slowest - 41

adding all the time together there is 16 hours, 17 min and 26 sec of my heartbeat posted publicly on this blog.

She averages about 93 on meds so that's approx 90,901 beats (I'm not nerdy enough to count 16 hours of files lol)

But while all this is fun to look at numbers and all the posts I've made along the way, going back through them made me remember the moments I've shared with you all. When new people popped into my existence and earnt real estate in this little heart. Before coming here I could barely express this Cardiophilia thing, and the posting and the people I have met have helped me really understand and explore it so it's now such a beautiful addition to my life. Despite never meeting them, I have made some epic friends, some of which I consider to be in my closest circle. Connecting with people on a "heart level" is something different and special. So I thank you all coz this community is all a part of making that a reality.

So with that being said, I know you're all here for this video and less words. So here I managed to get my 12 lead record an exercise recovery. We maxed out at 183 coz it is really hard to run with all those cables hahaha. I did my best to get the least amount of noise in the recording, but I hope you enjoy what I managed to pull off. Do you think she passed the stress test?

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Miwa Gets Prepped

"I don't think anyone told her to dress for this," Nurse Sarah whispered to her colleague Yasmin. Yasmin stifled a giggle. Their patient was sitting on the exam table, wearing what looked like a very uncomfortable set of sheer lingerie.

Dr. Kate looked up from her digital tablet, where she was tapping information into the medical record. "What was that, Yas?"

"...oh! Uh, nothing. What's first, Doctor?" Yas threw a glance at Sarah.

"Let's set her up on a five lead EKG with resp monitoring. I'd like the limb leads on her thighs, please. And double cuffs." Dr. Kate looked at her patient briefly, and Sarah could almost see a smirk cross her face.

"Got it." Yasmin said. She gathered up a set of EKG leads that had been draped over the prep tray and walked over to the exam table.

Their patient's name was Miwa, and she had come in for a dobutamine stress test. For a 22 year old woman, this was an unusual exam to experience, and her chart suggested that she had previously been in good health. Yas imagined that she would find today's activity a little unfamiliar and even unsettling.

Miwa was a tall, curvy girl. The lingerie wasn't entirely unflattering, either, Yas thought.

"Ok, Miwa, I'm going to put these on you now. Just a little sticky - they might also be cold; sorry about that, sweetie." Yasmin systematically started peeling the backing from the rectangular EKG electrodes, already attached to the leads. She pressed them against Miwa's pale skin, smoothing them with her fingertips.

"So weird." Miwa mumbled, staring as Yas pressed one against her abdomen. Yas laughed in sympathy.

"These go on your legs. Here," and Yas pressed the last two down.

"Are you going to put me to sleep?" Miwa asked, looking down at herself. She had an uneasy look on her face.

"No, honey." Sarah said, walking over. "You need to be awake for this test. Why do you ask?"

"Well..." Miwa looked confused, and a little bit sheepish. "What are these stickers for, then?" She was lightly touching the electrode that Yas stuck to the skin above her left breast.

"Oh, those are EKG electrodes, honey, and they let us see what your heart is doing. They're not just for anesthesia. We'll need to watch your heart for this test." Sarah explained.

"Would you like me to explain it again, Miwa? I know we last talked about it a few days ago." Dr. Kate offered.

"Sure, yeah." Miwa said, not very convincingly. She was absent-mindedly feeling at the edge of the electrode on her right thigh.

"Last we met, I heard some things when I listened to your heart that I'd like to look at more closely. That, and the fact that you mentioned some shortness of breath and - palpitations, right?" Kate prompted.

"Right, that's right." Miwa nodded. She was looking at Kate now.

"...well, we can look into all those things with this test. It's called a chemical stress test. We'll hook you up to the monitors - I know, there are a lot of them - and then we'll give you some meds to make your heart beat pretty hard and fast. This way we can look closely at your cardiac activity when your heart is stressed. We should be able to see what we need to." Kate smiled.

"How long does it take?" Miwa shifted herself, looking uncomfortable.

Dr. Kate thought for a moment. "We should be all done in about 30 minutes, then you can rest. But all you need to do for the test is lie still and breathe. Ok?"

"...ok."

"Miwa, I'm going to put this on you now." Yasmin interrupted gently, holding up a long blue fabric strip with a hose attached. "This is a blood pressure cuff - you know what that is, right?"

Miwa nodded, pleased to see something she recognized. "Yup. On my arm, right?" She instinctively held up her right arm.

"Exactly - here..." Yasmin draped it over her bare arm, deftly wrapping it under and pressing the velcro against itself. "Just going to wrap it a little tight...great." She smoothed the cuff against Miwa's arm. It felt like a hug.

"I need to put another one on you, sweetie, ok? On your other arm, now." Yasmin produced another cuff, and immediately started to wrap Miwa's left arm as well. That was weird.

"Oh..." Miwa looked a little taken aback. "Um, sure. Why two?"

Sarah spoke up, adjusting something on a vitals monitor. "We will want to see your blood pressure really accurately as the test proceeds. We're going to measure your bp in both arms: first one, then the other, then repeat."

Miwa slowly nodded as Yasmin secured the second cuff. "Ok, yeah." The feeling of the two cuffs was not as pleasant as just one. It felt restraining, confining.

"Let's get your hair out of your face, honey," Sarah said. She was holding what looked like a blue shower cap, and Miwa was momentarily confused. Sure enough, Sarah placed it over Miwa's hair and gently tucked the loose strands up. "There - neat and tidy."

Miwa was starting to feel really self-conscious. She was...all hooked up and she felt very exposed.

Dr. Kate stood up, placing the digital tablet aside. "Ok, we're going to get started, Miwa. Sarah, let's get a baseline."

Sarah nodded, and pressed a button on the monitoring machine. "Miwa, we're going to inflate the cuffs now. Just relax, honey, and try to keep still for a moment." Miwa wasn't sure what to do.

There was a shrill beeeep and her left cuff started to swell up. There was the sound of pumping air from somewhere. Miwa kind of held her arm gingerly away from her body.

Yasmin touched her on the arm gently. "Just relax it, Miwa." Miwa tried to do as she said.

Beeeep. "One thirty over ninety-one." Beeeep. The other cuff started, and Miwa began to feel sweat in her armpits.

"Just a moment, Miwa," Kate said, seeing her discomfort. Beeeep. "One-thirty-six over eighty-eight."

"Maybe a little anxious; we'll watch that." Kate said. "Miwa, we'll be taking your bp every few minutes during the test, ok?"

Miwa said nothing, but quietly groaned.

"I see no obvious issues with her EKG..." Kate said, looking up at the monitors. No PVCs, rhythm looks ok. Lets get her medicated and see what's what. Let's set her up on an RT." The tone of the room suddenly shifted. As if following a script, the nurses started to set things up around Miwa and the exam table.

Sarah placed her hand on Miwa's back. "Honey, I'm going to take your temperature now. I'd like you to lay down on your side."

Miwa instinctively began to lean over, following the nurse's gentle pressure. "Wait, why?" She asked.

"We're going to place a rectal temperature sensor," Dr. Kate said, impatiently. "You'll need to wear it for the duration of the test."

"Okay, let's go. And let's puncture her for an IV."

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My fav part about being ill is being the youngest person in the cardiac investigation ward (18) with the next youngest being easily 50 :p

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this young guy appears fascinated by his nurse

[dan13579]

Super Weird

Very weird heartbeat with heavy pressure. The massive spike at 0:24 accompanied by a loud heartbeat is interesting, does anyone know what that is?

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IaF ep. 1061 - collapse during stresstest

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ARCANE LEAGUE OF LEGENDS: 1x01 - "Welcome to the Playground" ↳ "So you're Vander. Hound of the Underground. I expected something… younger."

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Controlling my heartbeat with breathing.

After long time I connected myself to my 10 lead Schiller again.

My heartbeat is visible and very present in its sound.

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