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January – February, 2013
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Publisher's Note
… … The industrial world is going through a slow down phase. India is no exception. In spite of high domestic consumption, the economic growth is nowhere near the expected…
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Publisher's Note
… … The industrial world is going through a slow down phase. India is no exception. In spite of high domestic consumption, the economic growth is nowhere near the expected…
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Natural Gas Engine Oils
In essence, a lubricant of any machinery lubrication is as important as the design of the components of the machinery. Equipment manufacturers perform extensive research and…
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How to Develop an Effective Oil Analysis Strategy
Joining my sister at the emergency room for an issue with her son was an enlightening moment. The ER doctor walked in, reviewed some historical records on my nephew and began asking questions. As…
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The Varnish Issue: and Successful Monitoring Acceptable Strategies
There are several obstacles to being able to successfully measure the levels of the resinous oxidation by-product commonly called varnish in today's gas and steam turbine or rust and oxidation…
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Using Oil Analysis and Daily Inspections Improve Lubrication
In large industrial plants where a great number of machines are installed, it is necessary to implement an effective lubrication-management system. This type of system can help ensure that…
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The Hidden Dangers of Lubricant Starvation
For those who strive for lubrication-enabled reliability (LER), more than 95 percent of the opportunity comes from paying close attention to the "Big Four." These are critical attributes to the…
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By Suzy Jamieson, ICML … The International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML celebrated another highly successful year in 2012, significantly expanding its presence in the Middle East…
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Rethinking Condition Monitoring Strategies for Today's Turbine Oils
Turbine oils have had a fairly boring history over the last century. There are only a few documented cases in scientific literature of problems with turbine oils throughout the 1900s. Similarly…
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