Machinery Oil Analysis - Methods, Automation & Benefits 3rd Edition

Machinery Oil Analysis uniquely presents the entire practice of oil analysis as a condition monitoring tool for machines. This in-depth analysis describes the what, when, where and how-to for: Machinery lubrication concepts Machinery failure and maintenance concepts Machinery, fluid and filtration failure modes Oil sampling and testing Statistical analysis and data interpretation  Examples are given to highlight each step in the sampling, testing and diagnostic process. The work presents the latest advances in technology and instrumentation, including on-line sensors and their application.   Author: Larry A. Toms Published: 2008 Format: Hardback Pages: 506 Excerpt: 1. Most industrial machines utilize filtration or are periodically serviced with filter carts. Changing internal filters almost always causes a significant loss of oil that must be made up. Dilution by new oil artificially lowers test results. This effect is proportional to the amount of oil adde