MFPT2019: Field Based Oil Condition Monitoring

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Field Based Oil Condition Monitoring

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This paper will review field based means of monitoring the condition of lubricating oil in engines and machinery. From simple chemical test kits through to permanently installed online sensors, a wide range of devices and systems is available to enable owners and operators of machinery to monitor vital oil condition parameters, thereby reducing operating costs through the avoidance of unexpected failures. A significant cause of these failures can be traced to lubrication issues. By adopting a maintenance program that includes oil condition monitoring, it is possible to optimize the service life of lubricating oils where drain intervals can be determined from need rather than a simple time based interval. In addition, information on the operational state of the machinery is available from the oil condition parameters, allowing operators to manage equipment health more effectively by timely intervention when required.
Oil condition monitoring techniques are applicable to a wide range of machinery from gearboxes to hydraulic systems but the emphasis in this paper will be on marine diesel engines.

Key words: Condition monitoring; diesel engines; diagnostics; health management.

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Stuart Lunt

Research Manager, Kittiwake, Parker Hannifin Manufacturing Ltd

Research manager at Parker Kittiwake since 2007. Responsible for technology scoping in New Product Development for condition monitoring of and quality testing in fuel, lube oil and hydraulic fluids. Main market segments for the products are marine and heavy industry.Graduating with... Read More →

Wednesday May 15, 2019 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Freedom Ballroom V

Lube Oil

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Stuart Lunt