Sources of Sodium Sodium is an indicator of a coolant leak, often in conjunction with potassium and/or boron; these elements are present due to the additives used in many coolant formulations. The presence of these elements alongside detected glycol and water often indicate a severe or bottom-end leak, but the absence of glycol and water…
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Sources of Potassium
Sources of Potassium Potassium is an indicator of a coolant leak, often in conjunction with sodium and/or boron; these elements are present due to the additives used in many coolant formulations. The presence of these elements alongside detected glycol and water often indicate a severe or bottom-end leak, but the absence of glycol and water…
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Oil Analysis Trending vs. Alarm Limits
Oil Analysis Trending vs. Alarm Limits Many static alarm limits are based on statistical analysis of a common grouping of machines under similar operating conditions. As long as machine is operated under similar conditions (load, speed, temperature, ambient environment) for a similar sampling and drain interval, the limits may have merit. [caption id="attachment_9345" align="alignright" width="146"]…
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Introduction to Particle Counting
Introduction to Particle Counting Particle counting may be performed using two different techniques, each with its own limitations and interferences, but one aspect they share in common is that they are both only a quantitative count. Neither method identifies the composition or source of the particles, they only provide a level of particles per ml…
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Safely Restarting Equipment: How TestOil Can Help.
TestOil has the resources to help successfully restart idled equipment and maintain it in optimal condition after that.
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Oil Analysis Training Class Schedule Announced by Eurofins TestOil
Eurofins TestOil, an industry leader for both oil analysis and oil analysis training, just published the 2024 Schedule of Oil Analysis Classes. The new schedule is as follows: April 9 @ 8:00 am - April 11 @ 5:00 pm: COMPREHENSIVE OIL ANALYSIS TRAINING CLASS AUSTIN May 7 @ 8:00 am - May 9 @ 5:00 pm: COMPREHENSIVE OIL ANALYSIS…
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