@incollection{Kusch2015, author = {Peter Kusch}, title = {Application of Pyrolysis - Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry in Failure Analysis in the Automotive Industry}, series = {Evans (Eds.): Automobiles and the Automotive Industry. Emerging Technologies, Environmental Impact and Safety Analysis}, publisher = {Nova Science Publishers}, address = {New York}, isbn = {978-1-63482-156-8}, url = {https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1044-opus-22306}, pages = {41 -- 64}, year = {2015}, abstract = {This book chapter describes application examples of gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and pyrolysis – gas chromatography/mass spectrometry in failure analysis for the identification of chemical materials like mineral oils and nitrile rubber gaskets. Furthermore, failure cases demanding identification of polymers/copolymers in fouling on the compressor wall of a car air conditioner and identification of fouling on the surface of a bearing race from the automotive industry are demonstrated. The obtained analytical results were then used for troubleshooting and remedial action of the technological process.}, language = {en} }