Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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Natural Gas Engine Oils: Applications in Oil and Natural Gas Production Robert Scott, Noria Corporation Within the crude oil and natural gas production industry, several applications require unique lubrication solutions. In this presentation, stationary natural gas engines and their lubrication will be discussed, including air/fuel ratios (lean burn engines), oil oxidation and nitration, oil change intervals, OEM requirements for viscosity and ash levels, oil cleanliness and filtration requirements, as well as used oil analysis. Fill-for-life Turbine Oil: Fantasy or Reality? Greg Livingstone, Fluitec Turbine oils generally fail for one of three reasons — they degrade and form deposits (also known as sludge and varnish), they become contaminated, or they fail due to additive depletion. However, if all of the bad chemistries are removed from the turbine oil and the good chemistries are replenished, is it possible for turbine oil to last indefinitely? This session will detail the benefits and risks of additive replenishment and when to consider this approach. Friction's Nemesis: Proper Lubrication Bennett Fitch, Noria Corporation Friction is a double agent for good and evil. Without friction, you wouldn't be able to perform critical tasks like slowing down a car or striking a match. However, friction also plays an antagonistic role in making it challenging to operate machines smoothly without any wear from contacting surfaces. In such instances, lubrication comes to the rescue. This session will cover the core basics of what friction is and why lubrication is so important. Should I Change My Oil? Dave Wooton, Wooton-Consulting When deciding whether to change your oil, there will be many questions that you will need to answer. These include how and when you should change your oil, as well as questions about alternative approaches such as top-up or bleed-and-feed methods and fluid remediation. The real question is what do you need to know for the change-out itself. This involves issues like flushing, oil selection, lube oil assessments, compatibility and testing requirements. After the oil change has been completed, you must then consider what is needed to determine its success. This session will offer guidance for these important operation questions. Secrets to Attaining Lubrication Excellence Jeremy Wright, Noria Corporation Have you ever wondered what industry leaders are doing and what makes them leaders? In this presentation, the five main attributes of world-class organizations will be revealed. You will also learn what many companies do wrong when trying to transform to lubrication excellence so you can be sure to avoid the same mistakes and reap the benefits of becoming a top performer in the lubrication field. Grease Sampling of Wind Turbines: Results from Two Years of Grease Analysis Research Rich Wurzbach, MRG Labs Because of its limited flow and movement in equipment, grease is a more difficult material to sample than oil. Analysis options are typically limited due to the larger volume requirements for traditional analysis techniques. Offshore wind turbines present a particular challenge with high costs of repair, limited access and extreme conditions. However, recent efforts in northern Europe have been made to develop reliable tools and methods for obtaining representative, small-volume grease samples for diagnostic analysis. This session will review the development of these sampling methods and the studies that demonstrate the value and accuracy of analyses made using this approach. Grease Selection, Application and Maintenance Practices Frank Hayes, Petro-Canada While it is important to select and place an appropriate grease into service, it is just as important to know how to assess and resolve grease-related problems when they occur. A better understanding of grease and grease applications will enable operators to troubleshoot grease-related problems with confidence. This presentation will cover grease formulations, performance and application issues as well as address the major considerations when selecting and placing lubricating greases into service. Attendees will discover how to address specific grease distribution and service problems, and how to optimize the life and operation of their greased components. Wear Debris Mode Classification and Pre-emptive Root Cause Diagnosis Violet Leavers, V4L Particles This presentation will offer a novel approach to the challenge of collecting, representing and retrieving expert knowledge in order to provide maintenance professionals with the information necessary to identify wear debris modes and to determine the transitions they indicate between benign, active and critical wear. The methodology uses a knowledge base derived from expert diagnoses associated with thousands of wear debris particle images. The resulting software takes the user from the image to the relevant information without the need to first interpret complex numerical data related to particle morphology. Benefits of Simulating Contamination Effects on Grease Using New Laboratory Tests Wade Flemming, Lubrication Engineers Contamination can and does cause grease to flow, pump and perform differently in application. This session will explain how using new tests to analyze the effects of contamination on grease in the laboratory can result in a better understanding of how grease will perform in similar conditions in the field. Attendees will learn why it is important to consider the application environment and possible contaminants when selecting grease, as well as alternative analysis techniques to evaluate in-service grease. 1-800-597-5460 | Conference.ReliablePlant.com 10 1-800-597-5460 | Conference.ReliablePlant.com