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In This Issue
| - Trending Temperature Rate of Change
- Using Lubrication Management Software
- Sources of Silicon in Oil Samples
- How to Inspect Used Oil Filters
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| Trending Temperature Rate of Change |
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| A temperature rate of change (ROC) alarm allows detection of an abnormal bearing operating condition before the temperature reaches levels causing irreversible damage. Temperature is continuously measured at a 30-second interval. Temperature gradient in time or ROC is then calculated and compared against a preset "ROC alarm" value. If all three consecutive gradients have exceeded the preset, an alarm is triggered. The three latest gradients are saved and continuously updated. Utilizing this approach, failure can be detected at an early stage of lubrication malfunction. (David Gluzman, Reliability Engineer)
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| The overall intent of lubrication management software is to tackle three main objectives: increase employee productivity, store lubrication-related activities for reference and cut costs associated with downtime due to equipment failure. |
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Question: If silicon is found in an oil sample, where has it come from?
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From "Daily One-Minute Lubrication Inspections and Field Tests":
You can visually inspect used filters once they are removed from the machine just by taking a good look at the filter to see how it appears. For instance, has the filter been damaged? Are the pleats bunched together? Do you see any cuts or damage in the pleats? Do they look like they are properly sealed on both ends? |
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