Practicing Oil Analysis July 2006

Utilizing predictive technologies is a common maintenance practice today. While some technologies are suited more for a particular application than others, there are applications in which the...

Northrup Grumman - Newport News (NGNN) was asked to perform equipment modernization, which involves modifications to the variable restrictor manifolds on SEAWOLF Class submarines. The trim and...

Throughout my employment with Noria, I have presented many oil analysis training courses. Typically during my courses - and this is something I welcome - an attendee will approach me with a stack...

It has been observed that various power stations throughout Duke Energy have CE Bowl Mill gearboxes for pulverizing coal that are chronically producing excessive amounts of wear metals. To...

We recently received the following tip from one of our readers: When sampling using a vacuum-type pump, hot oil or exceptionally viscous oil can result in the plastic sampling bottle collapsing,...

When oil analysis programs fail or are abandoned by a company, it is often because no apparent benefits from the program have been realized. Samples are taken and results are...

Most of the industrial goods we buy have a pedigree that can be traced back to standards. These standards, which include verification testing, are necessary to ensure product performance and allow...