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New Methods for Trending Varnish Buildup in Mineral Turbine Oils
New Methods for Trending Varnish Buildup in Mineral Turbine OilsBy Andy Sitton, Focus Laboratories and Jo Ameye, FluidtecAbstractThe topic of varnish in Turbine Oils is a very popular topic today. The changes in Gas Turbine designs over the last decade, coupled with the changes in turbine oil formulations, ...
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Foaming Characteristic (ASTM D892) and Air Release (ASTM D3427)
Foaming Characteristic (ASTM D892) and Air Release (ASTM D3427)Foaming and entrained air are air contamination in lubricant system.Causes of air contamination (foam & air bubbles)(1) Low surface tensionOxidationSolventsPolar contaminantsCertain additivesWater contamination(2) Small (Crushed) air ...
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Rust - Preventing Characteristics ASTM D665A
Rust - Preventing Characteristics ASTM D665AObjectiveTo determine the rust preventive properties of turbine oils and other industrial lubricants, particularly circulating systems.SignificanceA "Pass" result in this test means the lubricant will not typically produce significant rust formation in the ...
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Copper Strip Corrosion ASTM D130
Copper Strip Corrosion ASTM D130ObjectiveTo evaluate the degree to which a lubricant will corrode copper-containing materials (i.e., bronze, brass)SignificanceThe test helps to determine the suitability of a lubricant for use in equipment containing copper-based components. It may also be used with silver ...
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RPVOT - Measure Oxidation Stability ASTM D-2272
RPVOT - Measure Oxidation Stability ASTM D-2272RPVOT (Rotating Pressure Vessel Oxidation Test)RPVOT D-2272, previously known as RBOT (Rotating Bomb Oxidation Test)Primary Application:Turbine oilsHydraulic oilsCompressor oilsLarge Reservoir oilsObjectiveTo determine lubricant's resistance to oxidation ...
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Water Separability or Demusibility, ASTM D-1401
Water Separability or Demusibility, ASTM D-1401The ability of lubricating oil to separate water and resist emulsion is an important performance characteristic for application involving water contamination and turbulence.Poor water separability of lubricating oils can lead to(1) Rusting & corrosion(2) ...
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KIMMINS saves $300,000 with Oil Analysis
KIMMINS saves $300,000 with Oil Analysis"Preventing failures and extending oil-change intervals save tremendously more than the cost of regular samples.", concluded by Kimmins.As the Kimmins Contracting fleet began to age and catastrophic failures became a monthly event, Fleet Manager Mike O'Brien started ...
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Fundamental of Lubrication
Fundamental of LubricationLubricationLubricants can be in fluid, grease and solid forms depend upon the requirement of the application.Role of Lubricants(1) Reduce friction(2) Minimize wear(3) Heat Control(4) Control Contamination(5) Prevent Rust and Corrosion(6) Transfer of energy or power, etc.Reasons ...
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Used Grease Analysis Integrated into Critical Equipment Inspection Deferral Prog
Used Grease Analysis Integrated into Critical Equipment Inspection Deferral ProgramsDanny Shorten, Lloyd's RegisterThe analysis of used lubricating grease has become a benchmark procedure as part of the UK Health and Safety Executive guidelines on managing the safety of pedestal cranes, specifically ...
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Analyze chiller oil to maintain your building's refrigeration/AC system
Analyze chiller oil to maintain your building's refrigeration/AC systemReference Source: SIEMENS Building Technologies -websiteAnalyzing compressor lubricant is an important part of maintaining and restoring a refrigeration/air-conditioning system's health. A refrigeration oil's viscosity, color, acidity, ...
