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Selecting Machines for Oil Analysis
Brian Hrischuk, Fluid Service Manager, Morrell
Inc.
My first task would be to define which system are more critical
than other systems, when you are looking to evaluate over 4000
systems for oil analysis one must be cautious not to overextend
yourself on this issue. Once I have defined the critical systems
I would look at the machine history of component repair and downtime.
I would then take a portable particle counter and find out what
the ISO cleanliness levels are on the critical machines. From
that point I would make a recommended ISO code by system pressure
and components on the system for each machine. Once that has been
accomplished, I would start the process of offline filtration
for dirt particulates and and Vacuum Dehydration for water and
dirt removal. From that point you will want to monitor the oil
to make sure you are maintaining the ISO code that is required
you each individual system. Once that has been accomplished you
will want to then move to the balance of the machines that need
to be addressed.
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