Oil Analysis + Wear Particle
Case Studies and Stories
Motor Oil Usage in a Heavy-Duty Compressor Instead of Compressor Oil: A Case Study
Generally speaking, compressors are divided into two categories: positive displacement and dynamic compressors. In the first type (which is under consideration in this article), gas (in this case: air) is sucked into a completely closed and sealed chamber (e.g., a cylinder) and is compressed by a piston and exits to a sealed circuit.
- Ahmadreza Aminian
- Arya Sepehr Keyhan
Two Minute Tips
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The Reliable Plant Conference & Exhibition, co-located with the Machinery Lubrication Conference & Exhibition, is a 4-day event dedicated to the latest trends and tactics in maintenance and reliability. With expert-led learning sessions, access to cutting-edge tools and technologies offered by over 100 exhibitors, and powerful networking experiences, this is a can’t-miss event for anyone looking to transform their maintenance strategy.
- Noria Corporation
Five Minute Facts
Motion Amplification in Oil and Gas Pumps
Motion amplification is an extremely versatile technology in the oil and gas industry. Paul Barna of RDI Technology presents examples of how it can be used on pumps and pipes…
- Paul Barna
- RDI Technologies
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The P-F Curve We Were Taught Kills Productivity and OEE
Roy Giorgio demonstrates why the older model of the P-F Curve can be misleading, using an example of a conveyor gearbox in which problematic data was disregarded…
- Roy Giorgio
- AssetWatch
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Frequency-Based Filtering on a Mining Conveyor
Paul Barna of RDI Technologies demonstrates how to use the filters feature of motion amplification technology to look at different parts of a mining conveyor. This allows you to find issues you may overlook with other technologies…
- Paul Barna
- RDI Technologies
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Rosemary’s Car: How NOT to Treat Your Machines
Sometimes routine maintenance gets overlooked, as in the case with my friend’s car…
- Roy Giorgio
- AssetWatch
Five Minute Facts
Motion Amplification 101: Camera Settings
Paul Barna of RDI Technologies demonstrates the features of the camera and software used in motion amplification, and the data we need to enter before taking a measurement in the field…
- Paul Barna
- RDI Technologies
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The Role and Benefits of Motion Amplification in Reliability
Motion amplification is great for complex systems, such as those used in oil and gas, and it sits higher on the DIPF Curve than many other technologies. Motion amplification allows us to measure large and small fields of view, and it is totally non-contact for maximum safety…
- Paul Barna
- RDI Technologies
Five Minute Facts
How Oil Analysis Speaks Louder than Vibration
Roy Giorgio demonstrates the power of oil analysis in industry, using examples from a gearbox in a steel mill and a plastic extrusion manufacturer…
- Roy Giorgio
- AssetWatch
