A Breakthrough in Real-Time Turbine Oil Monitoring with Mid-Infrared Sensor Technology By Greg Livingstone of Fluitec, and Dr Carsten Giebeler and Neil Conway of Spectrolytic Condition monitoring sensors for lubricants have been an established technology for numerous decades, playing a vital role in safeguarding some of the most essential machinery worldwide, including their incorporation into […]
How Oil-Soluble Cleaners Can Redefine Lubricant Degradation Management by Greg Livingstone, Sanya Mathura The mention of lubricant varnish in an industrial setting frequently evokes concerns regarding unscheduled equipment shutdowns, reliability challenges, and consequent extended downtime. However, a facet that often remains overlooked is the concept of ‘solubility.’ This underpins an understanding of how degradation products interact with […]
How Varnish Is Destroying Your Hydraulic System (And How to Stop It) by Greg Livingstone, Jo Ameye, Cristian Soto It is common to hear about deposits or varnish in turbine oils, but can other oils also suffer from varnish? The short answer is yes. Once an oil (regardless of its application or type) has been exposed to thermally stressful […]
How to Select Turbine Oils Strategically for Improved Results Now by Greg Livingstone, Elona Rista Turbine oils are required for some of the most complex pieces of turbomachinery equipment. Ideally, users should spend a great deal of time when selecting the right turbine oil, as an inappropriate selection could lead to significant undesired downtime. However, this is […]
Energy Efficiency: The Critical Step Towards Sustainable Lubrication by Greg Livingstone, Sanya Mathura Many factors influence the sustainability of a lubricant. These can range from formulation, product manufacturing and packaging, environmental performance, lifespan, product performance, to how the oil is managed at the end of its life. However, one of the most influential areas resides in its […]
