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» Analyzing Lubricant Varnish Potential

Compute and Display This Lube Metric

We found a way to show the effectiveness of our lubrication program to non-maintenance people in our plant. We added up all of our three-part ISO particle count numbers and divided it by the number of pieces of equipment that we routinely sample. This gave us a plant-wide average oil cleanliness.

This number means nothing by itself, but every quarter we recalculate it using our latest sample results. We use it to show how our oil has become cleaner as we began to routinely filter it and took other actions to reduce contamination. Everyone can now see that our oil program is having a positive effect. (Bill Jacobyansky, Maintenance Manager, Guardian Industries)

Related Topic Pages: particle counting, contamination control, lubrication programs

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41 Point Checklist for New Equipment Lubrication

Has it ever occurred to you that it was necessary to specifically ask your OEM to add modern lubrication to the bill-of-material when you purchase equipment from him? Consider this list of 41 lubrication-related hardware and accessories when specifying an equipment purchase.
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Top 8 FAQs - Detecting Water Contamination in Oil
The possibility of online real time detection of water contamination is available and reliable. A relatively new technology, read about these top 8 frequently asked questions regarding online detection and measurement.
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Factors Influencing Saturation Level In Oil

From the book "Oil Analysis Basics"

The amount of water that a given fluid will absorb depends upon its base stock, viscosity, additive package, and temperature. The amount of water that can dissolve in a fluid is termed its saturation level. The saturation level for a hydraulic fluid is 200-300 ppm while for a lubricating oil it is around 500-600 ppm. Oil is cloudy when it is above its saturation level. The saturation level for a synthetic fluid is generally much higher than for a mineral base fluid.

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Analyzing Lubricant Varnish Potential

Lubricating oil in gas turbines and hydraulic systems is unfortunately subject to the ravages of varnish. This article describes an effective method to measure a lubricating oil's propensity to create varnish deposits.
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