Reprinted with the permission of Equipment Manager magazine, the magazine of AEMP. When asked, “Does your company/fleet use an oil analysis management program?” the answer is normally, “Yes, we take ...

When you take your vehicle in for an oil change — or change you oil yourself if you're so inclined — you probably don't give much thought to what's in the fluid being drained. It might not occur to ...

An oil analysis can help you identify possible problems a used vehicle might have, like coolant leaking into its engine. Getting an oil analysis can help you avoid purchasing a car that needs ...

Every hour, a line can fill and then seam up to 50,000 cans. An "Automated Clean in Place" program in the filling machines washes these cans with chemicals and water. Through oil analysis, ARG tracks ...

Recent advances in analytical chemistry have markedly enhanced the characterisation of petroleum and oil samples. With the increasing demand for precise quality control and environmental compliance, ...

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 ...

Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is a simple technique used in oil analysis. It is specifically used for detecting degradation, dilution, or illegal additives in different types of oils.

A broken connecting rod poking through the side of the block is a sure sign that something's not quite right inside an engine. So are unusual sounds from within, lower than normal oil pressure, and ...

An oil analysis can help determine engine health, but only if you know what to look for. This video from Engineering Explained (and sponsored by Mobil 1) breaks it all down. Host Jason Fenske used his ...

What do a power plant, a hospital, a police station, and a remote mine have in common? They all have essential assets requiring uninterruptible power, commonly powered by an engine generator as ...

To ensure you don’t literally grind your operation to a halt, first ensure that current engine manufacturer recommendations are being met, says Shawn Whitacre, senior staff engineer at Chevron.