Practicing Oil Analysis November 2004

In the early 1990s, Southern Company adopted a predictive maintenance program in conjunction with a time-based preventive maintenance program. In 1994, predictive maintenance guidelines were...

A manufacturing facility had two identical eight-inch bearings on a machine. The maintenance technicians knew that one was causing a problem with the machine’s operation, as well as compromising...

A chemical manufacturing plant with three, three-cylinder reciprocating compressors was accustomed to performing intensive maintenance on the compressors. For about 20 years, the maintenance on...

To maintain reliable performance of a rolling element bearing, proper maintenance and inspection should be performed. It is suggested that periodic maintenance include operator inspections,...

Viscosity is a measure of a fluid’s resistance to flow. It is one of the most important properties of a fluid and plays a prominent role in the petroleum industry. The viscosity of crude oil...

There are several key elements that must be addressed to ensure an effective compressor lubricant analysis program. Errors or omissions related to these elements can lead to unnecessary...

Viscosity control for product quality and process control is crucial in a variety of manufacturing operations. As suppliers focus on customer satisfaction and consistency of product, viscosity...

A European manufacturer of large hydraulic components flushed its newly manufactured components with clean hydraulic fluid at a high turbulence to remove any particles left behind during...