Over the course of their lifetime, lubricant oils undergo a variety of chemical changes. This begins with small adjustments like dilution of the fuel or absorption of soot (ASTM E2412) from combustion ...

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.

It has been said that oil analysis is 85 percent science and 15 percent art. The science part applies to such things as viscosity, the property in fluid that causes it to resist flow. Laboratory tests ...

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 ...

It’s getting harder to secure new—and even used—trucks as supply chain problems and other ripples from the COVID-19 pandemic slow down new vehicle production. Some industry analysts warn that a new ...

This is the first of a three-part series discussing the phases of an effective lubricant cleanliness program: Start Clean, Monitor and Stay Clean. Particle contamination is the number-one cause of ...