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Downtime is the oil and gas industry's number one enemy. In an environment where equipment is expected to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week under extreme conditions, downtime caused by equipment failure can quickly put a company out of business. Oil analysis can predict equipment failure before it happens and eliminate downtime - saving you time and money…it costs so little to protect so much.
- Predict Equipment Failure
- Eliminate Downtime
- Increase Asset Reliability
- Reduce Costs
Oil Analysis can not only detect equipment failures in progress but point you straight to the root cause of a problem as well, enabling you to prevent catastrophic failures and costly losses in production. No matter what the application - on or off-shore drilling, field services or oil & gas production - if equipment is down, it's costing you money. Highly contaminated operating environments, extreme operating conditions and the economics of equipment replacement only increase the value of oil analysis as a necessary part of managing asset reliability.
Additional Resources
- How to Read an Oil Analysis Report
- Related Technical Bulletins
- Wear Metals Guide
- Fluid Analysis Training
- FAQ's
- Test List with Explanations
- Managing Effective Oil Analysis - (1.2MB, PPT)
Engines
Diesel and natural gas engine oils should be tested routinely for contamination and wear. Read More
Diesel Engine oil testing should include Total Base Number (TBN) to monitor alkalinity reserve.
Natural Gas Engine oil testing should always include Total Acid Number (TAN) and Oxidation / Nitration since they are highly susceptible to corrosion.
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Oil & Gas Test Packages
Diesel Engines
Basic
Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.
Tests include:
Advanced
To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Base Number and Oxidation / Nitration will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.
Tests include:
Natural Gas Engines
Basic
Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.
Tests include:
Advanced
To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Base Number and Oxidation / Nitration will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.
Tests include:
Compressor Systems
- Replacement units/parts may be difficult to obtain.
- Valuable time and money are lost in downtime.
- Particle Count can aid in predicting component failure.
- Susceptibility to corrosion requires natural gas compressors be tested for Total Acid Number and Oxidation / Nitration.
Basic
Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.
Tests include:
Advanced
To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Base Number and Oxidation / Nitration will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.
Tests include:
Hydraulic Systems
- Particle Count can detect potential wear-causing dirt and contaminants early enough to take action.
- Biggest concern is water contamination, which accelerates acid formation, increases oxidation and reduces lubricity - all lead to system failure.
- Water by Karl Fischer provides a precise measurement of how much water is present.
Basic
Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.
Tests include:
Advanced
To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Base Number and Oxidation / Nitration will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.
Tests include:
Gear Systems
- Direct Read Ferrography provides a ratio of large to small ferrous particles.
- DR reports a quantitative value that indicates amount of ferrous wear occurring - provides tremendously helpful trending information.
- The oil's viscosity determines test package.
Basic
Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.
Tests include:
Advanced
To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Base Number and Oxidation / Nitration will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.
Tests include:
Turbine Systems
Basic
Basic testing monitors both the unit and the fluid for wear and contamination.
Tests include:
Advanced
To safely extend oil drain intervals, Total Base Number and Oxidation / Nitration will determine if the oil is suitable for continued use.
Tests include:
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