In the face of tightening budgets, it can be tempting to trim what may seem like non-essential expenses—including industrial oil analysis. Yet research shows that cutting back on this critical practice is a costly mistake. Common cost-saving benefits supported by research include:• Reduced Downtime: Up to 50%• Lower Maintenance Costs: 30–40% savings• Extended Equipment Life:…
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Fuel, Oil and Coolant Analysis for Backup Generators
Generators are critical in applications where power continuity is essential for safety, security, operations, and/or data integrity. Following are some vital applications that rely heavily on generators: • Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities: Lives depend on uninterrupted power for ventilators, surgical equipment, medication refrigeration, and lighting during surgeries or emergencies.• Data Centers: Data loss or server…
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Oil Testing for Compressors Explained by Eurofins TestOil
The oil in compressors needs to be tested regularly to ensure the system operates efficiently and reliably. This analysis is crucial in order to monitor the oil’s condition, detect contamination, prevent damage and optimize the frequency of oil changes. Benefits include: • Early Detection of Problems: Oil sampling can help detect potential problems before they…
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Filter Debris Analysis for Wind Turbines
Filter Debris Analysis (FDA) reveals the wealth of information trapped in filters. Along with oil analysis, it delivers a comprehensive assessment of machine wear. FDA is key for industries that include aviation, heavy machinery and energy—wind in particular--to identify wear patterns, contamination sources, and mechanical issues.With standard oil analysis, only particles circulating in the oil…
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Turbidity Testing for Servers with Cold Plate Cooling Systems
Most high-performance server OEMs, including Lenovo , recommend continuous oversight of system coolant properties such as conductivity, pH, corrosion rate, and turbidity to ensure optimal performance and longevity of HPC systems.Turbidity testing for cold plate cooling systems, in particular, is crucial. Elevated turbidity levels can signal the presence of particulates or contaminants that may impair…
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HPC Cluster Coolant Health Testing: Recommended Tests
In order to guarantee the longevity and optimal performance of HPC cluster cooling systems, it is necessary to conduct a variety of tests on coolants to assess their cleanliness, efficacy, and chemical stability. Quarterly testing is frequently advised in high-demand environments, such as data centers, but the frequency of testing hinges on the manufacturer's recommendations…
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