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Analyzing the oil in your vehicle is like sending your blood to the lab for tests. An engine oil analysis can provide clues about the health of your engine – without any invasive surgery. By analyzing ...

It has been said that oil analysis is 85 percent science and 15 percent art. The science part applies to such things as viscosity, the property in fluid that causes it to resist flow. Laboratory tests ...

To maximize your investment in an oil analysis program, you must understand what you are trying to accomplish, be able to interpret the results you are given and be able to act on those results. First ...

Recent advances in analytical chemistry have markedly enhanced the characterisation of petroleum and oil samples. With the increasing demand for precise quality control and environmental compliance, ...

Many ASTM standards encompass the determination of the flash point of petroleum and petroleum products. ASTM D 93A is a key technique for the specification of diesel and aviation turbine fuels. First, ...

Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is a simple technique used in oil analysis. It is specifically used for detecting degradation, dilution, or illegal additives in different types of oils.

For more than half a century, oil analysis laboratories have been the backbone of industrial reliability programs. From ...

When we think about the various tools available to our maintenance team, we often think about physical tools such as a screwdriver, wrench or possibly even a hammer (if used in the right circumstances ...