Definition: Oil Analysis
June 21, 2012
The sampling and laboratory analysis of a lubricant’s properties, suspended contaminants, and wear debris. Synonymous with lube oil analysis.
Tip excerpted from: The Professional’s Guide to Maintenance and Reliability Terminology by Ramesh Gulati, Jerry Kahn and Robert Baldwin
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