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Solids - Lubricating Oil Analysis
Solids - Lubricating Oil AnalysisSolids represent a measurement of all solid and solid-like constituents in the lubricant. The makeup of solids depends on the system. In diesel engines, fuel soot is usually the major constituent measured. In non-diesel components, wear debris and oil oxidation products ...
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Fuel Dilution - Lubricating Oil Analysis
Fuel Dilution - Lubricating Oil AnalysisFuel dilution of crankcase oil by unburned fuel reduces lubricant effectiveness. The thinning of the lubricant can lead to decreased lube film strength adding to the risk of abnormal wear. Depending on certain variables, when fuel dilution of crankcase oil exceeds ...
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Water/Coolant Contamination - Lubricating Oil Analysis
Water/Coolant Contamination - Lubricating Oil AnalysisThe presence of water in engines indicates contamination from outside sources, from condensation of moisture in the atmosphere, or from internal coolant leaks. Water is typically evaporated by engines at normal operating temperatures. However, water ...
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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 ...
