Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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How to Choose the Right Oil Filter The Benefits of Proactive Lubrication Filtration is key to prolonging the life of your equipment, but are all filters created equally? Not all filters behave the same way in service, so understanding how they work is important when deciding what filter to use. This session will explore what you should consider when purchasing filters for use in different machine types as well as look at what makes some filters better than others. Learn how to start applying lubrication best practices and enforce these concepts to get a significant payback. This session will feature real-time case studies with filterpatch images, particle counts, documented cleanliness improvements and real-life cost breakdowns that show the financial benefits of these activities. Understanding the value of a proactive approach to contamination control will allow you to attach a dollar amount to improvements and present them to management in a way that is sure to get favorable attention. Wes Cash, Noria Corporation How to Efficiently Remove Varnish Dale Jones, Allegheny Wah Chang Felix Michold, C.C. Jensen Many industries are experiencing varnish-related problems. These problems occur frequently in power generation, and the consequences can include turbine trips, high maintenance costs, loss of revenue and even penalties when varnish strikes. During this session, attendees will learn how to remove varnish efficiently and avoid varnishrelated failures, reduce operation and maintenance costs, prevent unnecessary oil changes and achieve maximum oil lifecycles. Several practical case studies will be presented, including one with a leading energy company. Preventing Ingress Contamination with Bearing Cavity Pressurization Henry Dombroski, Air-Tight LLC For anyone who has bearing contamination issues and has tried everything to resolve them, this presentation will discuss alternative methods for preventing ingress contamination. Attendees will discover how to stop bearing cavity ingress contamination by means of hermetically sealing the bearing cavity, pressurizing the cavity with low air or nitrogen pressure, controlling the pressure in the cavity 24/7, and obtaining a visual indication of the amount of pressure and of the bearing cavity integrity. Protecting Your Machine Surfaces from Chemical Attacks Wes Cash, Noria Corporation It is a well-known fact that particle contamination damages machine components, but what about other forms of degradation? If not properly monitored, lubricants can cause corrosive damage to these surfaces in a variety of ways. During this session, you will learn what to look for and understand how to make sure your oil isn't harming the equipment to which you are adding it. 7 LUBRICATION EXCELLENCE LUBRICATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Complete Guide to Starting a Lubrication Program Jeremy Wright, Noria Corporation For those who have been thrust into a position as a lube champion but don't know where to begin, this session will discuss how to kick-start your lubrication program to ensure future success. From quality lubricants and lubrication to metrics and analysis, contamination control, and people and training, discover all the key components that go into creating an effective lube program. Determining Who Should be Responsible for Lubrication Tasks Pete Oviedo, Noria Corporation As industries adjust to fluctuations in the economy, many job responsibilities shift. Among the most frequently asked questions is who is responsible for lubrication. Often there will be a change in the personnel responsible for lubrication tasks. While change is inevitable, you must provide your organization with the best opportunity to become successful and not lose any progress that has been made. This session will include a discussion of how to minimize mistakes when there are many "hands in the pot." How to Keep Your Lubrication Program Moving Forward Pete Oviedo, Noria Corporation Once lubrication training has been completed and certification has been achieved, it is critical to apply the knowledge and initiative that have been gained without delay. There is a short window of opportunity to maximize on this energy and move your lubrication program forward. In this session, learn how to provide the support your organization needs to create and sustain momentum for a successful lubrication program.