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Industrial applications

Discover what Oil Analysis services are available for Industrial applications.

Sampling Practice Recommendations

The following table outlines the different tests that are available for Industrial applications. For more detail on the tests performed, click on the Test Kit name (ie, MOB 1, MOB 2).

Industrial

Category Component Test Kit Interval Comments
Turbines Natural Gas IND 3 3 mon / 1500 hr Test kit includes ferrography to monitor for rapid system failures (e.g. rolling element bearings), particle counting to monitor fluid cleanliness, and TAN to monitor fluid degradation.
  Steam IND 3 3 mon / 1500 hr "
Blowers Blower IND 3 1 mon / 500 hr "
Hydraulics Hydraulic System IND 2 1 mon / 500 hr Test kit includes particle counting to monitor fluid cleanliness, and TAN to monitor fluid degradation.
  Extruder IND 2 1 mon / 500 hr "
  Press IND 2 1 mon / 500 hr "
Compressors Refrigeration Comp. IND 2 1 mon / 500 hr Includes Karl Fischer to monitor fluid cleanliness levels, and TAN to monitor fluid degradation.
  Chillers IND 2 1 mon / 500 hr Includes Karl Fischer to monitor fluid cleanliness levels, and TAN to monitor fluid degradation.
  Air and Gas Comp. IND 2 1 mon / 500 hr Includes Karl Fischer to monitor fluid cleanliness levels, and TAN to monitor fluid degradation.
Gears Gearbox IND 1 1 mon / 500 hr Routine analysis kit.
  Worm Gear IND 1 1 mon / 500 hr Routine analysis kit.
  Bevel Gear IND 1 1 mon / 500 hr Routine analysis kit.
  Reduction Gear IND 1 1 mon / 500 hr Routine analysis kit.
  Differential IND 1 1 mon / 500 hr Routine analysis kit.
  Final Drive IND 1 1 mon / 500 hr Routine analysis kit.
  Gear Extruder IND 2 1 mon / 500 hr Includes particle count to monitor fluid cleanliness levels, and TAN to monitor fluid degradation.
Engines Diesel Generators IND 1 1 mon / 500 hr Routine analysis kit.
Fluids New Unused Oil IND 1 every oil shipment Establish baseline for your oil.
  Thermal Oil HTTFL 6 mon / 3000 hr Test kit includes flash point.
Special Sampling Considerations
Follow up on abnormal samples IND 3 WearCheck advises that ferrographic analysis be performed with resamples on equipment that tested abnormal. Filter analysis allows the diagnostician to locate and detect major wear situations.
Extended oil drain intervals IND 2 Any equipment that is undergoing extended oil drain interval testing should use IND 2 test kits. These kits include TAN testing to monitor the degradation of the oil, as well as the build up of acids in the oil. Oils with high TAN levels generally experience oil thickening, sludging, improper oil flow, and corrosion of components.
Critical Systems IND 3 IND 3 kits include the most comprehensive battery of tests to monitor the oil condition, wear condition, and contamination levels of the system.