Lars Kalnæs, Global Service Manager at Struers, talks to AZoM about ServiceGuard, a new comprehensive service offering for the Materialographic industry.
Severe engine damage can occur due to fuel dilution in lubricating oil, as high fuel levels (>2%) in a lubricant can lead to decreased viscosity, loss of dispersancy, oil degradation, and loss of oxidation stability.
Due to the fact that 100% efficiency cannot be achieved by any engine, products other than water and carbon dioxide will be formed during combustion, such as soot, which is formed as a result of incomplete combustion.
It is a common saying that ‘oil and water don’t mix’, but this does not essentially apply in the case of lubrication oils. In lubrication oils, water can exist in a number of states, and if left unchecked, can cause considerable damage to valuable assets.
Condition monitoring programs mainly focus on assessing the wear condition of equipment. Wear particles will be generated by oil wetted equipment throughout its service life. The rate and nature of the wear differ from initial break in through to the end of life seizure.
Viscosity the most important physical property of a lubricating oil, as determines how easily the oil circulates and its load carrying capability.
Optimizing thermal oil system maintenance requires considering fluid compatibility, cleaning methods, and proper fluid removal and charging techniques.
There is a range of materials being used in batteries for electric vehicles. Lithium-ion batteries are utilized in the majority of all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, nickel-metal-hydride batteries are common in hybrid cars, and newer materials are being introduced, such as lithium polymer and lithium iron phosphate, with more on the horizon.
By Kimberly Lawson
15 Jun 2016
Crystallography, or the science of examining crystals, allows researchers to better understand materials as well as synthetic chemistry and biological processes.
By Kimberly Lawson
14 Jun 2016
Thermal analysis is an important part of understanding and shaping a variety of plastics for a range of applications, including transportation or packaging.
By Kimberly Lawson
13 Jun 2016