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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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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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Setting Up a New Oil Analysis Program: Best Practices Lead to Success

Onsite lubrication training at a large U.S. Wastewater Treatment Facility afforded Eurofins TestOil Lubrication Field Engineer Dwon Ruffin the pleasure of an in-person tour of the facility’s oil analysis program.  The experience led Dwon to the conclusion that the location is a great example of how to correctly implement sample port additions, lubricant storage, and…
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Fast Oil Analysis Results Rely on Accurate Machine Information

While Eurofins TestOil offers same day test results for most samples, it doesn’t matter how diligent and exacting the oil analysis lab is if they don’t have the accurate information necessary to efficiently process a sample. One of the key fields on the sample label is the type of machine that the sample was extracted…
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Accurate Oil Analysis Results Start with Accurate Sample Label

Something as simple as the label on the oil sample bottle can significantly affect the accuracy of results. Too often, lab analysts are left trying to figure out what machine the sample is drawn from. The important fields for setting initial alarms on fluid sample results are fluid type and machine type. Per Matt McMahon,…
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