Edition Archive
July – August, 2022
Publisher’s Note
In the era of smartphones, I am sure all users of these devices are already aware, least little familiar with artificial Intelligence primarily through virtual assistants, such as Siri, Alexa… Read more...- As I See It
The Power of 10X Cleaner... Dryer... Cooler... Better Aligned... More Training
“One might think that if you make a 10-times improvement, you should expect a 10-times gain.” Have you ever considered how we might be rewarded if we improved something by 10 times? For instance… Read more... - S3P — Lubricant Identification System
Why Industrial Facilities Should be Utilizing Lubrication Tagging and Labeling
As a Technical Consultant here at Noria Corporation, I see many different failures related to lubrication issues. We are called out to consult on and fix the problems through better, more precise… Read more... - Cover Story
Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence in Tribology
Significant developments are taking place in ML and AI. It is natural to ask how could they be effectively applied to lubrication problems.
Read more... - R3P — Lubrication Safety Practices
What to Know about Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - Including Lubricants
For many of us, getting oil or grease on our hands may seem harmless. In fact, the inconvenience of the mess it makes is usually considered more than the health and safety factors. But certain… Read more... - H7M – Goals and Rewards Systems
How to Use Goals and Rewards to Optimize a Lubrication Program
What is not measured cannot be controlled, and what is not motivated cannot be achieved; this is especially true in the field of machine reliability. The lack of clear objectives and the absence… Read more... - Lube-Tips
Lube-Tips
New Grease Gun Caution … Before installing grease into a new grease gun, consider disassembling the gun and cleaning it thoroughly. Metal shavings have been found in new grease guns. These metal… Read more... - C3M – Contamination Control Objectives
DO’s and DON’Ts of Setting Contamination Control Objectives
It is pretty well understood, or at least widely stated, that what gets measured gets done. So it should come as no surprise that contamination control objectives should be implemented; they are… Read more... - A4P – Sampling Tools & Methods
Sampling Tools and Methods
When we think about oil analysis, it really begins with the tools and modifications that are necessary to properly take an accurate oil sample. The key to accurate oil sampling is minimizing data… Read more... Sampling Toward a Sustainable Future
Discover how maintaining proper machine lubrication by reducing contamination and increasing oil cleanliness through oil sampling, oil analysis and filtering can help you achieve machine… Read more...- Oil Storage
Oil storage in IBC Containers
Lubrication Program / Lubricant Analysis Sector: Power Generation Topic: Storage of oil in IBC-type containers (1000 litres) and its impact on the availability of generation groups Publish date: Read more... - Industry News
Shell Launches Used Oil Management Service - As A Move Towards Sustainable Business Practices
… Shell launched a used oil management service, a new initiative to organise India’s waste oil disposal system and to increase the rate of re-refining, as it aims to achieve circular… Read more... - Training & Certification
In-house Programs at India Oil Corporation and MCPI Pvt. Ltd.
Masterclass In Lubricants Blending and Quality Assurance … … Masterclass in lubricants blending and quality assurance was conducted from 6th to 8th June 2022 for India Oil Corporation… Read more... Reliable Plant 2022: Conference and Exhibition
Against a tropical background of palm trees and sunshine, maintenance and reliability professionals from 24 countries congregated at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, to attend the… Read more...
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Publisher’s Note
In the era of smartphones, I am sure all users of these devices are already aware, least little familiar with artificial Intelligence primarily through virtual assistants, such as Siri, Alexa…
The Power of 10X Cleaner... Dryer... Cooler... Better Aligned... More Training
“One might think that if you make a 10-times improvement, you should expect a 10-times gain.” Have you ever considered how we might be rewarded if we improved something by 10 times? For instance…
Why Industrial Facilities Should be Utilizing Lubrication Tagging and Labeling
As a Technical Consultant here at Noria Corporation, I see many different failures related to lubrication issues. We are called out to consult on and fix the problems through better, more precise…
Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence in Tribology
Significant developments are taking place in ML and AI. It is natural to ask how could they be effectively applied to lubrication problems.
What to Know about Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - Including Lubricants
For many of us, getting oil or grease on our hands may seem harmless. In fact, the inconvenience of the mess it makes is usually considered more than the health and safety factors. But certain…
How to Use Goals and Rewards to Optimize a Lubrication Program
What is not measured cannot be controlled, and what is not motivated cannot be achieved; this is especially true in the field of machine reliability. The lack of clear objectives and the absence…
Lube-Tips
New Grease Gun Caution … Before installing grease into a new grease gun, consider disassembling the gun and cleaning it thoroughly. Metal shavings have been found in new grease guns. These metal…
DO’s and DON’Ts of Setting Contamination Control Objectives
It is pretty well understood, or at least widely stated, that what gets measured gets done. So it should come as no surprise that contamination control objectives should be implemented; they are…
Sampling Tools and Methods
When we think about oil analysis, it really begins with the tools and modifications that are necessary to properly take an accurate oil sample. The key to accurate oil sampling is minimizing data…
Sampling Toward a Sustainable Future
Discover how maintaining proper machine lubrication by reducing contamination and increasing oil cleanliness through oil sampling, oil analysis and filtering can help you achieve machine…
Oil storage in IBC Containers
Lubrication Program / Lubricant Analysis Sector: Power Generation Topic: Storage of oil in IBC-type containers (1000 litres) and its impact on the availability of generation groups Publish date:
Shell Launches Used Oil Management Service - As A Move Towards Sustainable Business Practices
… Shell launched a used oil management service, a new initiative to organise India’s waste oil disposal system and to increase the rate of re-refining, as it aims to achieve circular…
In-house Programs at India Oil Corporation and MCPI Pvt. Ltd.
Masterclass In Lubricants Blending and Quality Assurance … … Masterclass in lubricants blending and quality assurance was conducted from 6th to 8th June 2022 for India Oil Corporation…
Reliable Plant 2022: Conference and Exhibition
Against a tropical background of palm trees and sunshine, maintenance and reliability professionals from 24 countries congregated at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, to attend the…
