Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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2 6 20 22 28 36 38 40 48 54 AS I SEE IT How to Build a Killer Lube Analyst Résumé The demand for highly qualifi ed lubricant analysts is rising at a fast pace. This has created an opportunity for both employers and those looking for smart career moves. FROM THE FIELD Tracking the Life Cycle of Your Lubricants Trending oil analysis data based on the life cycle of the lubricant makes it easy to determine where to spend your time, money and energy. IN THE TRENCHES Understanding the Differences Between Synthetics Synthetics can be dramatically different from each other and at times are incompatible. OIL ANALYSIS A New Approach for Determining the Acid and Base Number of Used Oils A new way of measuring the acid and base number of in-service oils has recently been developed and promises to be signifi cantly faster and more precise than the current industry standard methods. CONFERENCE REVIEW Reliable Plant 2015 Rocks Cleveland Industry experts, leaders and decision-makers from around the world recently journeyed to Cleveland, Ohio, for Noria Corporation's 16th annual Reliable Plant Conference and Exhibition More 35 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 46 BOOKSTORE 52 ASK THE EXPERTS Editorial Features 18 GET TO KNOW 34 NOW ON MACHINERYLUBRICATION.COM Departments 16 PRODUCT NEWS 32 PRODUCT SUPERMARKET LUBE-TIPS Our readers offer advice on a host of lubrication-related issues, including tips on pulling representative oil samples. PERSPECTIVE 6 Keys for a Reliability-centered Lubrication Program From lubricant selection and application to contamination control, learn the key elements that lubrication project managers must include in an effective implementation. LESSONS IN LUBRICATION Identifying the Stages of Oil Oxidation It is important to understand the unique stages of oil oxidation in order to predict a lubricant failure and to determine when an oil change is necessary. CERTIFICATION NEWS Exelon Named Gill Award Winner Exelon Wind has been chosen as the recipient of this year's Interna- tional Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) Augustus H. Gill Award for excellence in the application of oil analysis. BACK PAGE BASICS Best Practices for Waste Oil Management Proper handling techniques don't end when oil has been put into service. Once the oil's life has been exceeded, the lubricant must be disposed of safely and in an environmentally friendly way. May-June 2015 Contents 10 COVER STORY Extending Equipment Life with Cleaner Oil Discover how a global agribusiness and food ingredient company's improved oil storage and handling practices led to considerable cost savings and fewer machine failures.