By Jim Fitch
Practicing Oil Analysis Magazine
A number of months ago I was invited to participate in a planning meeting for re-engineering oil analysis at a large industrial plant. Shortly after taking my seat, introductory remarks were made by the superintendent of maintenance to set the stage for the work ahead. To my surprise we were told to develop a strategy that would allow machine repairs to be carried out on a scheduled basis in-stead of the predominantly unscheduled practices of the past.