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Free radicals formed by oxidation or spark discharge are frequently at the...

Free radicals formed by oxidation or spark discharge are frequently at the root cause for varnish and deposit formation in turbines. Traditional methods of analyzing used oils such as viscosity measurement, acidity or carbonyl oxidation is usually inadequate to predict eminent field problems. This presentation discusses why different behavior is...

This paper tells the story of maintenance and reliability challenges and how...

This paper tells the story of maintenance and reliability challenges and how effective oil analysis and mobile equipment reliability programs were initiated and sustained in a remote mining area of Western Australia. The author spent fourteen months during 2005 and 2006 performing maintenance and reliability improvement work and living in...

What value is your plant reliability management strategy contributing to your organization?...

What value is your plant reliability management strategy contributing to your organization? How are you communicating that value - both internally and externally? If you're not talking about driving shareholder value and economic value added (EVA), you're missing what reliability truly means for your business and your bottom line. This...

Learn how and why defects on different components of a bearing will...

Learn how and why defects on different components of a bearing will generate vibrations at frequencies determined by the bearings geometry. Author:  Jim Crowe, Crowe Vibration TechnologiesSource:  Reliability World 2007 Conference ProceedingsPages:  6Figures and Illustrations:  19Format:  PDF - Digital Download

Increasingly, managers and engineers, who are responsible for manufacturing and other industrial...

Increasingly, managers and engineers, who are responsible for manufacturing and other industrial pursuits, are incorporating a reliability focus into their strategic and tactical plans and initiatives. This trend is affecting numerous functional areas, including machine/system design and procurement, plant operations and plant maintenance. With its origins in the aviation industry,...

Interpreting an oil analysis report can be a daunting process when one...

Interpreting an oil analysis report can be a daunting process when one is faced with tens, perhaps hundreds, of numbers on the page. Yet by breaking this task up into manageable sections, the task can quite effectively be simplified. This paper breaks the diagnosis process up into twelve steps, covering...

Too often, engineers believe that a quoted micron rating is the absolute...

Too often, engineers believe that a quoted micron rating is the absolute size of the filter pores and that all particles greater than this size will be stopped. This is not the case, and this paper addresses the basic concept of filter ratings and the often quoted Beta Performance values....

The benefits of maintaining clean hydraulic control systems have been well established,...

The benefits of maintaining clean hydraulic control systems have been well established, proven and documented. Yet so many people ignore these proven facts. The end result can be detrimental with shut down of major petrochemical plants or oil and gas platforms. This paper provides real case examples of how critical...

There are various methods for setting target cleanliness levels for hydraulic systems....

There are various methods for setting target cleanliness levels for hydraulic systems. These methods require various inputs and it is difficult to reach consensus on which method to apply. While this is the right approach for critical machines, the method presented during this session is a simplified approach that a...

Portable filtration is an effective method of maintaining oil health in machines...

Portable filtration is an effective method of maintaining oil health in machines that are too small to warrant dedicated filters. While wheeled portable filter units offer a solution, they may also pose a challenge. The weight and size make it difficult to use them at the top of multiple stairways...

It seems that the emphasis in the oil analysis industry is on...

It seems that the emphasis in the oil analysis industry is on non-mobile manufacturing equipment. However, oil analysis can play a key role in maintaining heavy construction and other fleet type equipment. In fact, oil analysis can play a key role in how you handle the preventive maintenance of your...

Many companies invest in oil analysis without considering what their ultimate goals...

Many companies invest in oil analysis without considering what their ultimate goals or objectives really are. This fire, aim, ready approach to oil analysis can result in a serious erosion of the value oil analysis can provide in support of a reliability-driven maintenance process. In this session learn how to...

Lithium soap base lubricating greases are the most commonly used grease type,...

Lithium soap base lubricating greases are the most commonly used grease type, but they are not the only type. Greases are generally characterized and sold according to their thickener type and/or base fluid composition. While lithium complex thickened greases have historically been the choice for high performance applications, recent advances...

Electro Hydraulic Control (EHC) systems are a critical hydraulic system used in...

Electro Hydraulic Control (EHC) systems are a critical hydraulic system used in many steam turbine applications. Due to the high operating pressures and proximity to hot sections, phosphate ester fluids are often used. Phosphate ester fluids are also used in gas turbine applications and hydraulic systems used in steel and...

This paper explores how a basic lubrication program implemented in the year...

This paper explores how a basic lubrication program implemented in the year 2000 progressively moved to pacesetter performance in 2006. Lubrication is the bloodline of rotating equipment. Through proper handling, contamination control, personnel education, and testing, there is great potential for increased equipment reliability along with reduced costs. The author...

When it comes to changing your oil - where do you get...

When it comes to changing your oil - where do you get your advice? Friends? Salesmen? Commercials? Before spending any more money on oil changes, synthetic oils, premium filters, engine flushes or oil treatments, learn what leading lubrication expert Jim Fitch recommends.  Don't worry about getting a sales pitch in...

There are numerous choices when it comes to selecting an automotive oil...

There are numerous choices when it comes to selecting an automotive oil filter. To gain a true understanding of filters on the market, they must be compared on a level playing field. To level the playing field, two main areas are reviewed: ISO 4548-12 and overall construction. Once the oil...

The critical first step to successful oil analysis is to pull a...

The critical first step to successful oil analysis is to pull a representative oil sample using correct and accurate oil sampling tools and techniques. This set of 3 posters visually displays step-by-step oil sampling procedures for in-service lubricants and hydraulics. Each poster includes a list of required equipment necessary to...

This poster stresses the importance of keeping wash-down sprays away from critical...

This poster stresses the importance of keeping wash-down sprays away from critical equipment. High-pressure wash-down spray can penetrate seals, breathers vents and fill ports and destroy the lubricant. Poster Title: Watch Your Aim! Poster Subtitle: Wash-down spray can be trouble for machinery. Use caution when using high-pressure hoses. Pointers: Nine...

This poster reminds everyone that contamination control of lubricated machinery is important....

This poster reminds everyone that contamination control of lubricated machinery is important. When dirt is on the outside of equipment, it can easily get into the lubricant. Use this poster to send a clear message that contamination control and lubricant quality are important to your organization. Poster Title: Keep Our...

This poster helps overcome the common misconception that a bearing is full...

This poster helps overcome the common misconception that a bearing is full when grease starts to come out of the seals. Hang this poster to send a clear message that proper lubrication is important to your organization. Poster Title: Overgreasing Doesn't Pay Poster Subtitle: Too much grease ruptures seals and...

This poster shows best practice for proper reservoir management. Hang this poster...

This poster shows best practice for proper reservoir management. Hang this poster to send a clear message that proper care for lubricants and hydraulic fluids is critical. Poster Title: Home Sweet Home Poster Subtitle: Give oil a healthy place to live. Practice good reservoir management. Pointers: Ten bulleted tips such...