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Particle count: n°1 method for oil cleanliness analysis

Posted on 14 January 2022 (9 March 2022) by Palub
Particle Count

Particle count is a proven test method to determine the contamination ratio of lubricants. It helps to avoid machine failure and high maintenance costs. Want to know more? Read the article.

Posted in Energy, Own Research and Development

Oxidation rating of used gas engine oils samples

Posted on 20 September 2018 (25 August 2020) by Joris van der List
Oxidation Oil

Oxidation rating is one of the elements that influence oil drain interval. In this article we describe the different methods to test the oxidation rating of used gas engine oil samples.

Posted in Energy, Gas Engine Oils, Own Research and Development, Turbine Oils

Lubricant compatibility testing

Posted on 8 August 2018 (4 August 2020) by Joris van der List
lubricant compatibility

When adding a new lubricant to your installation, it is important to know whether this product is compatible with the currently used product. Testing lubricant compatibility goes further than appearance tests. Even more important is to test and maintain lubricant performance.

Posted in Energy, Own Research and Development

Q8Oils gas engine oil solutions for landfill gas challenges

Posted on 24 July 2017 (4 September 2020) by Alex Maltchev
Landfill gas engine oil

Engine applications with landfill gasses are the biggest challenge for every oil manufacturer. The specific conditions of these engines push the desired quality and performance of oils to the limits.

Posted in Energy, Gas Engine Oils, Own Research and Development, Peace of mind

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