The objective of a root cause analysis (RCA) is to identify what happened, why it happened, and what can be done to prevent it from happening again. RCA entails examining the problem and considering ...

Sampling and analysis of lubricating oil is now becoming standard maintenance practice. Electric generating plants with inadequate maintenance programs will invariably be unable to compete in today’s ...

While there are similarities in various lubricants and equipment types, there are always going to be differences as well. Sampling that applies to the specifics of the lube and component will always ...

Whether you are operating heavy duty on- or off-road vehicles or fixed industrial equipment, it pays to have a used oil analysis performed routinely by a specialized lab. Checking the oil that’s ...

Turbines are by far the single most-costly piece of equipment for many energy businesses, which highlights the importance of lubrication for these assets. Although turbine oil could last for more than ...