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WearCheck’s Turbine Oil Analysis kits have been designed to measure the core functions of the oil and give you the ability to monitor the operating condition of the oil and hence conduct scheduled proactive maintenance procedures. In today’s world companies rely on turbines and compressors to provide power and gas transportation for core processes. Turbines and compressors already have demanding lubrication requirements and those demands are increasing. More demands are being put on these fluids as reservoir size and working clearances decrease and system power outputs, pressures, temperatures and oil service life increase. Lubricants must be highly oxidative and thermally stable to be able to handle operating temperatures. Additionally the lubricant must remain contaminant free to properly lubricate bearings and gears, and to act as a favourable hydraulic medium for governors and valving control systems. Oil oxidation and sludge will lead to sticking servo valves, meaning control valves will not open on demand. Oil contamination will accelerate wear,
cause governors and valves to operate erratically and plug system filters. Unmonitored, poor oil condition leads to unplanned outages which are extremely expensive. In order to achieve peace of mind on the operating condition of your turbine and compressor you need the comprehensive testing that WearCheck provides. Specifically designed for industrial turbines and compressors, WearCheck’s Turbine Oil Analysis kit combines well established industrial tests with more recent advances in industry testing to provide an unparalleled view of the operating condition of your critical lubricants. WearCheck’s Turbine Oil Analysis kit determines the levels of remaining antioxidants in the oil, detects unwanted oil contamination and will accurately determine the suitability of the lubricant for continued use. A comprehensive diagnosis will warn you of any potential for damaging varnish build up and include recommendations for any necessary maintenance actions to remove contamination and restore the lubricant to optimum operating condition.

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| Turbine Oil Analysis Tests |
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Method |
Benefit |
Standard Kit |
Advanced Kit |
| Viscosity at 40°C |
ASTM D7279 |
Indication of the lubricants resistant to flow at 40°C |
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| Viscosity at 100°C |
ASTM D7279 |
Indication of the lubricants resistant to flow at 100°C |
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| Elemental Analysis |
ASTM D5185* |
Concentrations of various elements present in the lubricant |
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| Water content |
ASTM D6304 |
Presence of moisture in parts per million (ppm) |
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| Total Acid Number |
ASTM D974 |
Acidity of the lubricant |
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| Particle Quantification |
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Indication of magnetic particles in the lubricant |
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| Particle Count |
ISO4406:99 |
Size and distribution of particles |
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| Remaining Useful Life |
ASTM D6971* |
Concentration of antioxidants present as compared to new oil |
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| Varnish Potential Rating |
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Presence of insolubles that may lead to varnish build up |
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| Foaming Characteristics |
ASTM D892 |
Tendency of the lubricant to produce foam and the stability of the foam produced |
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| Air Release |
ASTM 3427 |
Ability of the lubricant to release entrained air |
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| Water Separability |
ASTM D1401 |
The lubricant’s ability to separate from water |
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| Rotating Pressure Vessel Oxidation Test |
ASTM D2272 |
Oxidative stability of the lubricant |
Available on request |
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| * Variances to the method are applied |
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