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How Procedures Aid Oil Analysis
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Consider creating specific written procedures for the sampling of systems. It helps standardize the sampling so that each oil sample is taken in a consistent manner. This will help minimize the variability of your oil analysis data. Procedures are also useful for training new team members. (Jeff Scott, Energy Northwest)
Join us in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 15-17 for Oil Analysis II training. |
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Alemite 24/7 automatic lubricators supply a small quantity of grease or oil to a single lubrication point on a regular basis. Ready to use straight from the box, they offer easy activation and setup and simple adjustment.
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The shell side of a shell-and-tube oil cooler can be treated much like any other sump in terms of flushing and cleaning. A variety of methods can be used. Your selection should primarily be based on the attributes of the contaminant.
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The lubricating film of a rolling-element bearing can be as small as one-hundredth the thickness of a sheet of paper. Take Noria’s Machinery Lubrication I, and you’ll always know what to look for, even if you can't see it.
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Most bull’s-eye level gauges confirm oil volume but don’t identify root causes and symptoms of machine failure. Luneta’s Condition Monitoring Pod™ allows early detection of abnormal machine and lubricant health conditions.
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The Benefits of Failure Analysis
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From "Integrated Reliability: Condition Monitoring and Maintenance of Equipment":
Combining effective failure analysis with a good predictive maintenance program usually results in huge benefits. Depending on the type of facility, it can not only reduce maintenance costs by 20-30 percent but also increase production by similar values. However, it does require a cultural change.
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Reliable Plant 2016 boasts lots of incredible opportunities to learn, get inspired and network with peers. It might also be your ticket to a free vacation to Hawaii! Sound fun? Visit the Reliable Plant website for details.
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