From Watts to Wear: Understanding Coolant Degradation in Modern Data Centers
By Jorge Alarcon From an economic perspective, the construction of new data centers responds to a structural need: digitalization, artificial intelligence, and massive... Read more.
FTIR in Compressor Oils: From Routine Monitoring to High Value-Added Diagnostics
Upcoming training Machinery Lubrication Level I — Pewaukee, WI Four days of intensive training on industrial lubrication best practices — lubricant selection,... Read more.
How Global Conflicts Drive Lubricant Prices and What You Can Do About It
Crude oil prices have fluctuated significantly over the past 12 months, with a recent sharp increase in 2026 due to the crisis in the Middle East, while global lubricating... Read more.
How to Interpret RPVOT Regions for Better Lubricant Decisions
It is very likely that you have encountered the RPVOT (Rotating Pressure Vessel Oxidation Test), a laboratory test developed in the 1960s and later standardized... Read more.
How EGR Failures Destroy Engines – and How Oil Analysis Detects Them
The EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system recirculates a fraction of the exhaust gases into the intake manifold to lower combustion temperature, reduce NOx emissions,... Read more.
How to Pick Between Lubrication, Oil Analysis, and Tribology Certifications
"I want to obtain a certification in the area of..." is often one of the goals set by maintenance personnel, especially those working in predictive maintenance.... Read more.
How Advanced Analysis Detects Varnish That Labs Overlook
Varnish remains one of the main causes of premature failure in lubricants in service in turbines and compressors, and with a highly harmful effect on the mechanical... Read more.
How to Apply the Pareto Principle to Oil Analysis for Smarter Maintenance Gains
In industrial maintenance and reliability engineering, few concepts are as intuitively powerful as the Pareto Principle—also known as the 80/20 rule. Originating... Read more.
Why Oxidation and Thermal Stress Degrade Lubricants in Unique Ways
Lubricating oils play a critical role in rotating machinery's efficient and safe operation. However, these fluids are exposed to various factors that can deteriorate... Read more.
Microdieseling in Turbine Oils: Identifying Causes and Solutions
Microdieseling is a term often associated with changes in lubricant color and the formation of harmful byproducts within lubricated systems. It occurs when microbubbles... Read more.
Essential Strategies for Natural Gas and Biogas Engine Lubrication
The global natural gas and landfill gas engine market is growing at annual compound rates of 6% to 8%, and these segments are expected to increase their share in... Read more.
The Great Debate: Does Heat Truly Halve Your Lubricant’s Lifespan?
One of the first theoretical lessons you learn when you dive into the world of lubrication and lubricant analysis is that temperature generally harms these compounds.... Read more.
How to Leverage Grease Analysis and Ultrasound for Powerful Results
Years ago, I had my first encounter with one of the predictive maintenance technologies. Since then, I have seen its potential, especially when combined with other... Read more.
Implementing AI and ML for Advanced Turbomachinery Oil Condition Monitoring
Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded to various fields, and the industrial area is no exception.
In maintenance, AI has begun to automate processes and can... Read more.
Why Bearings Fail to Reach Expected Lifespans
At an industrial level, bearings are, without a doubt, the most widely used assets in all sectors and allow a lot of critical and non-critical equipment to remain... Read more.
Oil Analysis Program Maturity: Are You Ready for the Next Level?
Oil analysis, often called Oil Condition Monitoring (OCM), has been integral to industrial maintenance programs for more than half a century. Throughout its history,... Read more.
How Reliable is Oil Color as an Indicator of Condition?
Most industrial oils, when new, have a clear, translucent color. This typical color is maintained for a period while the product is in its original container and... Read more.
How Grease Analysis Helped Expose a Hidden Plant
Those who have worked in or around maintenance and reliability have probably heard about the hidden plant. This term refers to that portion of the productivity of... Read more.
Ensuring Compatibility: The Importance of Proper Grease Analysis
I have been living in Houston, Texas, for a little over three years, and to this day, when I talk to a friend, the first sentence I hear is, “Houston, we have a... Read more.