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The Importance of Lubricant Time for Proper
Oil Analysis
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The Importance of Lubricant Time for
Proper Oil Analysis One of the most important
pieces of information in oil analysis is the amount of operating time on the lubricant,
which is typically reported in hours or miles / kilometers. Lubricant time is
vital to determing the severity of a wear or contamination condition and whether
maintenance action is warranted. READ
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Drought, Rainfall
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Fuel Cloud Point,
Pour Point Measures Fluidity in Extreme Conditions Cloud Point is the temperature
at which wax crystals first appear in an oil or fuel. Pour Point is the lowest
temperature at which a petroleum product will still pour. Both are used to determine
at what temperature a petroleum product will maintain its fluidity in the field,
which is helpful in identifying in which applications a particular fluid might
perform best.. READ
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Decoding the ISO
Cleanliness Code The ISO Cleanliness Code
was developed for measuring fluid cleanliness and is widely used for determining
particle counts in lubricants. It specifies the size of particles measured and
the method for coding the level of contamination READ MORE | |
| Sampling Tips | |
Use Criticality,
Operating Conditions to Determine Sampling Intervals Although an equipment manufacturer’s
recommendations provide a good starting point for developing preventative maintenance
practices, sampling intervals can easily vary. How critical a piece of equipment
is to production is a major consideration for determining sampling frequency,
as are environmental factors such as hot, dirty operating conditions, short trips
with heavy loads and excessive idle times.READ
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The most important factor in setting
up a cooling system maintenance program is using a source water you know meets
ASTM (American Standards Testing Materials) and engine manufacturers specifications
for use in engine coolant. Source waters that fall short can cause very serious
engine damage. Because geographic location and environmental conditions can greatly
affect source water properties, even water that has passed specification testing
should be re-tested periodically to identify any changes in composition.
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