Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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28 | November - December 2020 | www . machinerylubrication.com " The high solubility of varnish at different lubricant temperatures makes varnish contamination a complicated problem to tackle. " Saving Energy,Money and the Environment with Ascend™ By this point in the Lubri- cant Lifecycle Stages, it quickly becomes evident that there are numerous variables going into each lubrication decision. Even the most granular lubrication topics can easily become complex with endless factors. But your time is valuable. It isn't always the best idea to "go down that rabbit hole." We must use the right tools and proven methodologies to help make these lubrication decisions more efficiently, prioritize them and keep us on the right track. Ascend™ was created to organize these lubrication decisions from a holistic perspective. The Ascend Chart puts this into a clear visual. It is a reminder of where efforts need to be focused to avoid losing sight of the full lifecycle of a lubricant and the factors that affect it. e end goal of all this is to achieve key reliability objectives and increase overall profitability. e lifecycle of a lubricant starts with Lubricant Selection, followed by a Reception & Storage, Handling & Applica- tion, Contamination Control (incl. Reconditioning) and Condition Monitoring (incl. Oil A na lysis and Troubleshooting). Last, but not least, is Energy Conservation, Hea lth & The Environmenta l Impact. Part of this final stage logically focuses on the end-of-life of a lubri- cant, how we handle and dispose of used oil and related materials. Other topics included in this stage have dotted lines to many other factors across the Ascend™ Chart, such as health and safety. All of this will be discussed. is Lifecycle Stage has five Factors, listed below. • E1P - Energy Conservation, Hea lt h & Environmenta l Impact • E2P - Storage & Disposal of Used Oil & Materials • E3M - Leakage Management • E4M - Energy Conservation, Hea lt h & Environmenta l Training • E5K - Energy Conservation, Health & Environmental KPIs The first two are part of the Platform Level, the second two are part of the Management Level and the final Factor is dedicated to Key Performance Indicators. Bennett Fitch | Noria Corporation Overview ENERGY CONSERVATION, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT