References
New Machinery Oil Analysis Book Now Available
Machinery Oil Analysis – Methods, Automation & Benefits: A Guide for Maintenance Managers, Supervisors & Technicians, by Larry A. Toms and Allison M. Toms, 3rd edition, published by STLE, 2008, 488 pages, hard cover.
The technology and best practices of this rapidly growing field continue to evolve. Thus, it is important this book is updated with the newest information. The third edition provides a practical, insightful and credible source of information to those involved in oil analysis and machinery maintenance. Modern manufacturing operations must have reliable equipment to maintain stable delivery schedules and operate with the greatest overall efficiency. Machinery Oil Analysis includes examples for each step in the sampling, testing and diagnostic process. It also presets the latest advances in technology and instrumentation, including online sensors and their applications. It describes the what, when, where and how-to for:
- Machinery lubrication
- Machinery failure and maintenance concepts
- Machinery, fluid and filtration failure modes
- Oil sampling
- Oil testing
- Statistical analysis and data interpretation.
The Machinery Oil Analysis book is available for purchase at STLE, read book review.