8. Correct oil sampling for analysis?
From our experience, such factors as:
- Uptake location,
- Methodology and equipment,
- Cleanliness of sampling containers,
- Sampling technique,
- Sampling frequency,
- Sample homogeneity
have a great effect upon the amount and quality of information from the sample. When providing support for
a given device, a sampling location is very important, therefore, do not underrate such seemingly minor issue
as scope of oil service. Samples should be taken:
- Only from active zones of oil circulation system,
- When turbulent flow is taking place (e.g. elbows),
- On main drains,
- Where machine is working in fixed condition,
Do not take samples from:
- Dead or blind pipelines,
- From places with laminar flow,
- Behind filters,
- From "cold" machine
Details on this and other lubricant management issue can be found in the training cycle organised by the
Ecol trainer for personnel of the plants involved, details in the offer.