Water in gasoline or diesel can choke your engine by slowing it down.Water does not burn, is not flammable nor combustible. Yet a non combustible liquid in a combustion engine is a ticket for engine failure., due to the fact that water is a source of corrosion which can damage pumps, injectors and hoses.
The quality of your oil analysis program is related to many factors. In the first place, the reliability of the quality control system of the laboratory must be evaluated as well as the competence and qualifications of the laboratory personnel, the calibration of the lab instruments, the use of an expert system, etc. These conditions, you do not control.
In the previous issue of this Newsletter, we have explained how easy it was to consult and retrieve your oil analysis reports on the Tribologik® web site. We have also seen how easy it was to trace the oil analysis history of your equipment using the search functions of our interface and thus follow the evolution of a wear particle or a specific contaminant throughout each and every oil test performed on this equipment.
This article is the first one of a series on the Tribologik® web site as the most effective tool to manage your oil analysis program. And why is that? The answer is easy: 1) Because the Tribologik® web site is user friendly, accessible at all times and saves time. 2) As you enter the data personally, it avoids misunderstandings and prevents mistakes on the serial numbers, your list of equipment your lubricants. And 3) it is totally safe and completely free!
This article is the first one of a series on the Tribologik® web site as the most effective tool to manage your oil analysis program.
Crude petroleum contains sulfur compounds, most of which are removed
during refining. However, some of these sulfur compounds remain in the refined petroleum product and can have a corroding action on various nonferrous
metals.
Metalworking Fluids are used in machining, cutting and grinding operations. Their main
functions consist of reducing heat (cooling) and friction (lubrication), removing particles and preventing corrosion.
Turbines and auxiliary equipment such as pumps, generators and compressors are key to electric power generation. Maintaining them in top condition is therefore essential to prevent failures and power breakdowns, which can be extremely costly to power generation companies
as well as to the populations that depend upon them.
Compressors and bearings have very little in common from an operating and manufacturing standpoint. However, when it comes to oil testing , the same test packages are recommended for both.
Clean oil is fundamental to hydraulic systems. Pollution generated by solid wear particles, water or gas is the main cause of the deterioration of these systems.
