-
Karl Fisher Titration - Volumetric and Coulometric methods
Karl Fisher Titration - Volumetric and Coulometric methodsKarl Fisher Titration is a technique for the determination of moisture content. The technique was developed by a chemist named Karl Fischer. It is based on a reagent which reacts with water and converts the water into a non-conductive chemical. ...
-
Contaminants Analysis in Aircraft Engine Oil and its Interpretation for the Over
Contaminants Analysis in Aircraft Engine Oil and its Interpretation for the Overhaul of the EngineAbstract In this work, the authors will try to determine, by means of techniques based on Artificial Intelligence, the actual possibilities of using spectrometric analysis, done periodically to the engine ...
-
Used Oil Analysis
Used Oil AnalysisWhat is "Used Oil Analysis"?A representative sample of the lubricant is taken from an engine, transmission, pump or other equipment and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The lubricant sample undergoes testing of its physical properties as well as identification of the wear metals it ...
-
Calculating Oil Analysis Return on Investment
Calculating Oil Analysis Return on InvestmentStarting, Expanding or Even Keeping an Oil Analysis Program Depends Upon Your Ability to Create Value and Express it in the Language of Management.More than any single factor, growth in the oil analysis industry has been limited by the inability of its professionals ...
-
Particulate Contamination - Identifying, Eliminating and Removing it
Particulate Contamination - Identifying, Eliminating and Removing itIn an ideal world, bearings would not fail until the theoretical bearing life is obtained. Unfortunately, we do not live an ideal world and many premature bearing failures are attributed to particulate contamination. It is well known ...
-
Setting Targets for Oil Cleanliness: A Simplified Approach
Setting Targets for Oil Cleanliness: A Simplified ApproachIntroductionOne of the key aspects of implementing an aggressive proactive maintenance program is the consideration of contamination control. Specifically, the initial emphasis will be on solid particulate. The primary focus in developing a cleanliness ...
-
Gearbox Condition Monitoring through Used Oil Analysis
Gearbox Condition Monitoring through Used Oil AnalysisThis case study summarizes continuing cost saving benefits to the City of Ft. Collins, Colorado, through the development and implementation of a comprehensive, proactive used oil analysis maintenance strategy for the planetary gearboxes on domestic ...
-
Removing Harmful Water Contamination from Oil
Removing Harmful Water Contamination 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 ...
-
Importance of Varnish & Sludge Detection and Monitoring
Importance of Varnish & Sludge Detection and MonitoringCatching Varnish & Sludge Before It Costs You.(1) Detect varnish & sludge levels in the lube oil system.(2) Monitor the varnish & sludge build-up rate in the lube oil system.High build-up rate or Low build-up rate.If High build-up ...
-
What are the negative impacts of varnish (sludge)?
What are the negative impacts of varnish (sludge)?Varnish build-up has long been a problem, particularly in turbine and hydraulic. System failures due to varnish problem can be:(1) Sticking or seized occurs in moving mechanical parts such as servo control valve.(2) Plugged or restricted small oil flow ...
