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Whenever we experience  contamination   in our oil our instant reaction or resort is to change the lubricant and replace it with a new one. But the question is, is our new oil free from contaminants?  Contact  Minimac  for oil check:  +91 7030901266 Lubricants are supplied in two forms i.e. in  bulk through tankers  and in the  packaged form  such as steel drums, plastic drums/cans. Both of these options are prone to the risk of lubricant degradation in storage. Let’s understand how to maintain fresh and clean inventory. 1.  Product Labelling : This is key to avoid any cross-contamination or old stocking of lubricants. A label should reflect the following: a. The date container has been opened. b.  Purchase & delivery date of the drum c.  Product name d.  Inventory code e.  Storage location f.  Min & Max inventory levels 2.  Inventory management : Minimum and Maximum level of the lubricants should be set in order to manage the ordering of the oils to avoi

It is a well-known fact that lubricant’s key responsibility is surface separation and protection. It reduces friction and saves a lot of costs that a company incurs in events of  premature failure.  One of the things that people talk about very seldom is when to lubricate and how much to lubricate. Does over lubrication saves or increases the  maintenance  expense? Is there a sweet spot or optimum point for lubrication? In this article, we will discuss how to work around your lubrication schedule to save on operational costs and simultaneously reduce energy consumption? To get answers ping us : +91 7030901266 As presented in a report by Dr. H. Peter Jost’s Projected Economic Benefits Associated With Improved Lubrication Design and Practice, “ A large percentage of lubrication programs operate inefficiently and on auto-pilot”.  Some of the properties where too little or excess consumes too much energy: 1. Viscosity 2. Grease Consistency 3. Grease Load 4. Oil Volume

In our last  #knowyouroil   segment, we had discussed about  Particle Contamination  and its effect on the life of rotating parts. Companies spend a lot of money on installing filtration units to counter particle contamination but never take preventive measures towards water contamination. Water is a worse and silent killer for the life of machinery as it slowly degrades the oil properties and one only gets to know about it when the machine fails pre-maturely. In this article, we will try to understand the basics of  Water Contamination . We will also try to answer the following questions. 1. What water does to oil properties? 2. Can we see water contamination as soon as it starts?     3. What to do if our oil is contaminated? To check your machine's, follow:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/minimacsystemsprivatetlimited There are three phases in which water can exist in oil i.e.  dissolved water, emulsified water, and free water.  Dissolve

As a part 2 of #knowyouroil series, we will discuss about  Particle Contamination . Whenever we talk about contamination the first thing that comes to our mind is solid particles that we can see or feel. But what we do not understand is how big a particle can really cause wear and tear to your machines, can all contaminants be seen with naked eyes? Is it too late to wait until then?                                                                                      To answer the above questions we must first understand the actual clearance size of the different types of lubrication film formed between   rolling   and   rotating  components which is essential for providing proper lubrication. Oil film thickness in machinery is measured in microns (µm), or one-millionth of a meter. For queries related to Oil Testing, follow:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/minimacsystemsprivatetlimited Below are the finest tolerance found in different types of components. When small pa

Oils are used to reduce friction, heat and wear between mechanical components that are in contact with each other. Lubricants are like the blood of your machines. As blood sampling represents the well being of a human body so does the lubricants in case of machines. However, a wrong sampling technique might not reveal the true condition of the machine and thus, leads to the wrong representation and pre-mature breakdown. Thus, MINIMAC SYSTEMS is starting this #knowyouroil series under which we will make you aware of: How to collect a sample  Type of contaminants and how they are harmful for your machines Oil analysis and how to decode it.  Oil changes are mostly done under two conditions: On the basis of time or operating hours. On the basis of oil condition. Most of the time, changing oil based on time or operating hours is expensive and hence, changing based on oil condition is more viable. At this juncture, an Oil Analysis Report is key to decision making

There are four basic functions of hydraulic oil : To act as an energy transmission medium. To Lubricate internal moving parts of components. To act as a heat transfer medium. To seal clearances between moving parts. If any of these functions is impaired, the hydraulic system in the equipment/rigs will not perform as designed. The resulting downtime can cost a lot in Dollar and increase the operating cost for any rig/operations on field. Proper hydraulic fluid maintenance helps to prevent or reduce breakdown maintenance. This is accomplished through continuous improvement program that minimizes and removes contaminants. Hydraulic fluid is expected to create a lubricating film to keep precision parts separated. Ideally, the film is thick enough to completely fill the clearance between moving parts. This condition results in low wear rates. When the wear rate is kept low enough, a component is likely to reach its intended life expectancy. The actual thickness of a

What is a Turbine EH System ?  Electro-Hydraulic Control System  (EHC System) of a Turbine is the most critical equipment of a Power Plant. It’s the heart of a turbine which controls Steam flow into the turbine. A malfunctioning   EHC System   can lead to Turbine stoppage and thereafter create a dominoes effect on the synchronized processes of the power plant. Breakdown-free and reliable operation of the EHC System is the biggest challenge of an Operation & Maintenance Manager. To learn more follow   https://www.linkedin.com/company/minimacsystemsprivatetlimited Due to High Steam Pressure & Temperature in the vicinity of a Steam Turbine, as safety compliance, it is a mandate to use   Fire Resistant Fluids   (FRF) for Hydraulic control of the EHC System. A specially designed synthetic fluid called   Tri-Xylenyl Phosphate Ester  demonstrates best Fire Resistant properties for the application. Phosphate esters are polar fluids with excellent lubricating properties