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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, ...
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Reducing Wear Particle Generation
Reducing Wear Particle GenerationKen Nicholas, Schroeder Industries; Richard Winslow, Pacificorp - Naughton Plant Ted Naman, ConocoPhillipsPracticing Oil Analysis Magazine. November 2006A coal-fired power plant operating in the western United States was experiencing short gearbox life in its coal pulverizing ...
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Natural Gas Engine Lubrication and Oil Analysis –A Primer in Predictive Maintena
Natural Gas Engine Lubrication and Oil Analysis - A Primer in Predictive Maintenance and Condition MonitoringPracticing Oil Analysis Magazine. September-October 2003 By: L. (Tex) Leugner, Maintenance Technology Internation, Inc.Natural gas engines are unique. They operate in a variety of unusual locations, ...
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Oil Analysis Implemenation for First Energy Services
Oil Analysis Implemenation for First Energy ServicesPracticing Oil Analysis Magazine. May-June 2005 By Brett Winberg, LubeTrakFirst Energy Services is an aggressive oil field construction company operating more than 125 pieces of Caterpillar equipment and more than 400 pickups and trucks serving a majority ...
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Oxidation Inhibitor ASTM D2668
Oxidation Inhibitor ASTM D2668Background:Mineral oil insulating fluids undergo oxidative degradation in the presence of oxygen to give a number of oxidation products. The final products of oxidation are acidic materials that can affect the characteristics of the insulating fluid as well as cause damage ...
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Why should DBPC and DBP be monitored in transformer oil?
Why should DBPC and DBP be monitored in transformer oil?DBPC is short for 2,6-ditertiary-butyl paracresol and DBP is abbreviation for 2,6-ditertiary-butyl phenol.The rate at which oxidation inhibitor levels in insulating oils become depleted is dependent upon several factors. The temperature of the oil, ...
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ASTM D1218 for Refractive Index and Refractive Dispersion of Hydrocarbon Liquids
ASTM D1218 for Refractive Index and Refractive Dispersion of Hydrocarbon LiquidsPROCEDURE B - AUTOMATIC (DIGITAL) PROCEDURE16. Apparatus16.1 Refractometer - Automatic digital refractometer with a suitable measuring range of 1.3300 to 1.5000 or higher, capable of displaying the measured refractive index ...
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ASTM D1218 for Refractive Index and Refractive Dispersion of Hydrocarbon Liquids
ASTM D1218 for Refractive Index and Refractive Dispersion of Hydrocarbon LiquidsPROCEDURE A - MANUAL (OPTICAL-MECHANICAL) PROCEDURE6. Apparatus6.1 Refractometer, high-resolution optical-mechanical refractometer of the "Abbe" type with suitable measuring range (1.3300 to 1.5000 or higher) and an accuracy/resolution ...
