Oil Analysis Basics - Second Edition

Oil Analysis Basics presents the fundamentals of oil analysis for machinery condition monitoring in an easy to understand format. You will learn everything from how to take a proper oil sample to how to select a test slate for your applications. With more than 90 illustrations, figures and lookup tables, you'll reference Oil Analysis Basics for years to come. Plus You'll Find: Common elemental concentration ranges for different types of machines Contaminants and conditions that alter an oil's flash point Commonly used primary and secondary (confirming) oil analysis indicators Filter selection decision tree Common elements and their sources How to select the best sampling locations for oil analysis Factors to consider when designing an oil analysis program How to take oil samples to maximize data density and minimize data disturbance Diagnostic flow charts for: Particle count Viscosity Acid number Base number Ferrous density RPVOT Water contamination Elemental wear metals Glycol