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Viscosity - Lubricating Oil Analysis
Viscosity - Lubricating Oil AnalysisViscosity is one of the most important properties of lubricating oil. Viscosity is a measurement of resistance to flow at a specific temperature in relation to time. The two most common temperatures for lubricating oil viscosity are 40°C and 100°C. Viscosity is normally ...
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Introduction to lubricating oil analysis
Introduction to lubricating oil analysisLubricating oil analysis is a series of laboratory tests used to evaluate the condition of lubricants and equipment components. By studying the results of the oil analysis tests, a determination of equipment/component condition can be made. Primarily, this is possible ...
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Removing Water from Oil
Removing Water from OilWater contamination is often called the scourge of the machine. An ongoing battle ensues between lubrication technicians in the wet process industries like pulp and paper, in outdoor machinery applications like construction and mining, and where frequent machine wash downs occur ...
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ASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating Oil
ASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating OilASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating Oil for Auxiliary Power Plant Equipment9. Monitoring Program9.1 A sound monitoring program is based on four factors:(1) obtaining representative samples and testing ...
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ASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating Oil
ASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating OilASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating Oil for Auxiliary Power Plant Equipment8. Significance of Tests8.1 In determining the condition of the oil and equipment for continued service, important properties ...
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ASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating Oil
ASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating OilASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating Oil for Auxiliary Power Plant Equipment7. Examination of New Oil on Delivery7.1 Deliveries of new oil should be examined when (1) the criticality of the equipment ...
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ASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating Oil
ASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating OilASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating Oil for Auxiliary Power Plant Equipment6. Sampling6.1 General - When taking lubricant samples from storage tanks or equipment in service, it is important that ...
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ASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating Oil
ASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating OilASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating Oil for Auxiliary Power Plant Equipment5. Factors Affecting the Service Life of Oils5.1 New Oil Quality and Suitability for Intended Use - Use of high-quality ...
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ASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating Oil
ASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating OilASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating Oil for Auxiliary Power Plant Equipment4. General Properties of Lubricating Oils4.1 In general, lubricating oils are designed to reduce friction and wear, provide ...
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ASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating Oil
ASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating OilASTM D6224 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Lubricating Oil for Auxiliary Power Plant Equipment1. Scope1.1 This practice covers the requirements for the effective monitoring of mineral oil and phosphate ester fluid ...
