Oil Analysis + Wear Particle
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Understanding ISO Codes
Why are we so concerned about particulate in oil? The ISO codes, according to the ISO 4406:1999 standard, relate to only three different ranges of particles, ≥4 µm/≥6 µm/≥14 µm.........
- Evan Zabawski
- TestOil
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Three Phase Motors: Single Phasing
Single phasing is a condition that occurs when one of the three phases that is supplying voltage to a three-phase motor is lost. When this occurs...
- Richard Scott
- ALL-TEST PRO
Articles
Getting Started
Welcome to the home of condition monitoring; CBM CONNECT! The site is designed to provide you with educational articles, videos, and podcasts...
- Jason Tranter
- Mobius Institute
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Drilling Basics: Learn About Operations
Drilling consists of making a hole to gain access to the earth's surface. Rigs are a platform that get you access to the use of natural resources...
- Nishanthan Senkuttuvan
- Osborne Engineering Limited
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Facts Identified During an Oil Coking Investigation
A heater was burning the oil, and that residual burnt oil was contaminating the system and choking up the filter within just a few hours. Here are some facts we identified when we investigated...
- Ghulam Jillani
- Dubai Natural Gas Company Limited
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Variability in Oil Analysis Results
Two consecutive samples, at normal sampling intervals from the same machine, are never expected to have exactly the same results, but occasionally the second set of results appears to have either changed...
- Evan Zabawski
- TestOil
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Determine Your Oil Analysis Test Packages
Oil analysis test packages should be carefully considered. Different equipment have different test profile requirements...
- Evan Zabawski
- TestOil
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The First Step to Creating a World-Class Oil Analysis Program
When you start implementing an oil analysis program, you need to decide which equipment in the plant to sample...
- Evan Zabawski
- TestOil
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Keep Your Hydraulic Oil Clean and Dry to Ensure Reliability
One of the best ways to ensure smooth-running hydraulic systems is to use the right hydraulic oil and keep it clean and dry. Hydraulic systems have become more sophisticated in recent years, as speed and pressure have …
- Scott Leipprandt
- Lubrication Engineers
