When we think about the various tools available to our maintenance team, we often think about physical tools such as a screwdriver, wrench or possibly even a hammer (if used in the right circumstances ...

Oil analysis employs spectroanalysis to detect and quantify wear metals in engine oil, providing valuable insights into engine health by identifying wear trends and proactively catching minor problems ...

Photo provided by John Deere. When something feels off, you go to the doctor. Low energy. Pain that won’t go away. Something just doesn’t feel right. The doctor doesn’t just ask how you feel and send ...

Power plants today frequently face challenges in providing reliable power to customers. To achieve the “Three Rs” of power system reliability—resource adequacy (covering people, equipment, and ...

Turbines are by far the single most-costly piece of equipment for many energy businesses, which highlights the importance of lubrication for these assets. Although turbine oil could last for more than ...

Comprehensive oil analysis requires sampling, testing, and analyzing in-service industrial lubricants to assess machinery wear, lubrication system pollution, and lubricant chemistry. This article ...

Sampling is a technique in which samples are drawn at random (without any favor or bias). For this, suitable measures or procedures may be laid down and adopted according to the nature and ...