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Asset Condition Management

Oil Analysis and Its Role In Equipment Reliability

by Mike Johnson & Matt Spurlock

For decades, oil analysis has been considered a cornerstone for predictive maintenance programs in a variety of industries. If something rotates and requires oil to reduce friction between surfaces, then oil analysis is a great tool to diagnose machine condition. Over the past two years, however, focus on oil analysis as a reliability tool has waned. With several reliability trade shows having a noticeable absence of oil analysis related presentations, it begs the question: Why? Both as a topic of discussion in conference presentations and as an actual condition monitoring tool, oil analysis should, at a minimum, be proportionally represented alongside other condition monitoring tools and should be considered the primary tool for low speed and hydromechanical machines.

Des-Case Acquires ESCO’s Visual Oil Analysis (Sight Glass) Product Line

ESCO’s visual detection products will complement Des-Case’s lubrication contamination prevention and removal products.

Emerson Introduces a Smarter, Simpler, Easy to Use Gas Chromatograph

Emerson introduces a smarter, simpler, easy to use gas chromatograph that takes the complexity out of natural gas measurement applications.

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POLARIS Laboratories® Assists Businesses with Quad Z

POLARIS Laboratories® has developed features in their award-winning HORIZON® application to help businesses meet the U.S. EPA’s NESHAP Subpart ZZZZ (Quad Z) regulations. The features make it easier for businesses to comply with the rules while saving time and money through fluid analysis.

Registration Open for Oil and Coolant Training

POLARIS Laboratories® is announcing the 2014 schedule for its North American oil and coolant training classes. The one-day Cooling System Maintenance and two-day Practical Oil Analysis training classes will expand attendees’ knowledge of oils and coolants, as well as how the two affect each other in engines.

Analysts, Inc. Opens New Laboratory in China

Leading oil analysis provider Analysts, Inc., recently dedicated the eighth laboratory in its global expansion with an opening ceremony and facility tour. Known as KCA (KYB China Analysts), the new laboratory is located in the city of Zhenjiang (Jiangsu) and is Analysts’ second joint venture partnership with KYB Co., Ltd.

Asset Condition Management

How Do You Know Which System Is Right for You?

When evaluating filtration systems, options such as flow rate, filter efficiency, and dependability are often at the top of your criteria list.

Something else to consider is if the system is

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Are Your Neshap Engines Compliant?

by Karrie Williams

As part of an effort to reduce engine emissions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted new national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) in 2010. The new regulations apply to existing stationary compression ignition (CI) and spark ignition (SI) reciprocating internal combustion engines at area and major sources of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).

21st Century Oil Analysis – Fantastic Gains – Still More to Learn and Do

by Jack Poley

A year ago, I wrote an article on the New Paradigms in Oil Analysis and Condition Monitoring (Uptime, Feb/March12) citing the huge gains in-service oil analysis (OA) has made in the last decade.

POLARIS Laboratories® Helps with Quad Z Requirements

New analysis, alerts available to protect customers from $25,000 fines

OIL-GLO™ Fluorescent Dyes Are Now NSF Certified and Registered to Meet Food-Grade Requirements

Spectronics Corporation’s OIL-GLO™ Series fluorescent dyes are now NSF Certified and registered to meet food-grade processing requirements for category codes HTX-2 and HX-2. The dyes can thus be used in and around food processing areas.

POLARIS Laboratories Expands Sales Team Overseas

POLARIS Laboratories® is pleased to announce it has hired Gwyn Simmonds as its first territory sales manager in Europe. Based in Conwy, United Kingdom, Gwyn will support businesses in all of Europe.

Asset Condition Management

Top 10 Misperceptions about Oil Analysis

by Mark Barnes

Studies show that 60 to 70 percent of all mechanical problems can be detected using oil analysis, yet some people still struggle to realize the value a well-engineered oil analysis program can provide. The reasons are many and varied, but are often related to a fundamental misunderstanding of how oil analysis works. The following Top 10 list identifies some of the more commonly held misconceptions and fallacies about oil analysis.

Where There’s Condensation, There’s Probably Water

by Brian Thorp

Generally when collecting an oil sample, a quick once-over is completed on the equipment using the look, feel, listen and smell approach. Too often, people forget the common sense approach to analysis and tend to rely too much on test instruments.

Philadelphia Mixing Solutions Leads Advancements in Mixer Technology with Cutlass™ BSE-R

Philadelphia Mixing Solutions, Ltd., the world’s most experienced fluid mixing equipment and process optimization experts, announces the advancements of their leading CutlassTM side entry mixers to include the BSE-R fixed-angle and the BSE-R swivel models. The progression of these mixers answers the call to recent changes in industry standards and creates a superior solution specialized for prevalent concerns in the petroleum market. This development in mixer technology provides benefits for maintenance, reliability, operations, and promotes energy conservation for cost-effectiveness.

Renowned Mixing Expert Dr. Richard K. Grenville Joins Philadelphia Mixing Solutions, Ltd.

Palmyra, Pennsylvania, April 1, 2013 - Philadelphia Mixing Solutions,  the world’s most experienced fluid mixing equipment and process optimization experts, announces Richard K. Grenville, renowned expert in the field of mixing, has joined its Research and Development staff.

Specialist Christopher Hastings Presents Efficient Mixing Solutions at StocExpo

Palmyra, Pennsylvania, February 27, 2013 - Mr. Christopher Hastings, petroleum marketing specialist at Philadelphia Mixing Solutions, Ltd., the world’s most experienced fluid mixing equipment and process optimization experts, is presenting at the StocExpo Conference & Exhibition March 19-21 at the Antwerp Expo in Antwerp, Belgium. Mr. Hastings speaks about an increasingly important issue facing today’s petroleum industry: Reducing energy costs while increasing operating efficiencies in terminal tank farms. The presentation includes two case studies illustrating his solutions. The Philadelphia Mixing Solutions exhibit, stand #D18, will showcase products addressing solutions geared for the petroleum industry.

Visit StocExpo Stand #D18 and Save Energy with Philadelphia Mixing Solutions, Ltd.

Palmyra, Pennsylvania, March 1, 2013 - Philadelphia Mixing Solutions, Ltd. brings their energy-efficient mixers and latest engineering technology to StocExpo Conference & Exhibition March 19-21 at the Antwerp Expo in Antwerp, Belgium. The company’s exhibit, stand #D18, showcases its products addressing solutions geared for the petroleum industry in response to the important issue facing today’s petroleum industry: reduced energy costs while increasing operating efficiencies.

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