Every type of equipment will have different tests that should be performed to monitor its health. We will break down a few common types and the associated basic and some specific oil analysis tests that should be performed.
Here are the key parameters you should track — and why each matters.
Diesel/Gasoline Engines (can be further broken down into on-road, stationary, aviation, landfill, and marine)
These are some Basic (monthly tests) and why they matter.
Gearboxes (can be broken down into industrial or automotive). These are the tests and why they matter.
Hydraulics
These are the tests for hydraulics and why they matter.
Turbines and Compressors
Here is a list of tests and why they matter for turbines and compressors.
We did not dive into Electrical oils, heat transfer oil, circulating oils, metalworking fluids, or seal oils, but these will have similar type tests and some special tests as well.
Find out more in the full article, "How to extend oil Drain Intervals Safely using Condition Monitoring" featured in Precision Lubrication Magazine by Sanya Mathura, CEO & Founder of Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd.
