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Lubricant-Based Techniques for the Condition Monitoring of Non-Circulating Gear and Bearing Systems
The best maintenance techniques for mechanical machinery are condition-based techniques. Condition-based maintenance is maintenance prescribed by the real-time needs of the machine according to changes in specific operation conditions. These conditions fall into two categories. Read More
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In Search of a Definition – What is Oil Analysis?
The term “oil analysis” has been used with respect to lubrication and machine reliability since the 19th century. Yet, over the years I have seen only a few attempts to assign a specific definition to the activity despite its widespread application in industry. Most of these definitions are too narrow or fail to include important… Read More