Did you know that your local Techenomics not only analyse New and Used lubricants, fuel, coolants and greases but they also analyse Transformer Oils for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage. Why is it important to test Transformer Oils? Transformer Oils are subject to electrical and mechanical stresses whilst in operation. Testing of Dielectric breakdown can indicate contamination…
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Oil Viscosity and it’s importance
An important quality of a lubricant is its Viscosity. Viscosity is a measurement of the internal cohesiveness of an oil, better known as its resistance to flow. Viscosity is defined as being equal to shear stress/ shear rate. High Viscosity oils have molecules with greater cohesion ability (Higher resistance to flow) were as low viscosity…
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Oil Analysis, Skills and People – keeping you informed
Over the past week, Techenomics have brought you exciting and informative information. We are your key partners in condition monitoring and fluid analysis. We will always listen and strive to give you solutions to improve your corporate outcomes. We are flexible, fast and friendly and prepared to work in any/ all of your operating precincts. This article…
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Fuel Dilution
Have you ever had an Oil Analysis Report come back stating there is Fuel in your Oil? This is bad news, fuel can have major effects on the oil and do extraordinary damage. So how did it get there? Fuel dilution occurs when unburnt fuel accumulates in the engine crankcase. This may have been caused…
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Water in Oil – How does the Laboratory determine this?
In our last blog we spoke about what to do when we find water in our Oil sample. Today let's talk about the process the laboratories use to determine water in oil. Some samples are quite easy to tell when there is water in the oil, they tend to be milky, cloudy or you can…
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