{"id":234,"date":"2011-02-08T10:42:05","date_gmt":"2011-02-08T10:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oil-analysis.testoil.com\/?p=234"},"modified":"2023-07-24T21:01:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T21:01:40","slug":"is-it-time-for-an-annual-checkup-on-your-turbine-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testoil.com\/program-management\/is-it-time-for-an-annual-checkup-on-your-turbine-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Turbine Oil Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is it time for an annual checkup....On Your Turbine Oil?<\/h2>\n

Most of us know we should see our doctor for an annual checkup, but do we actually do it? \u00a0\u00a0If we do have one, do we understand the tests and examinations we are having done? \u00a0Most of us will answer \"no\" to at least one of these questions.\u00a0 Now apply the same questions to your turbine oils<\/a>.\u00a0 Still answering \"no\"?<\/p>\n

Monitoring Turbine Oils Is Vital To Plant Operations<\/strong>
\nFor any power generation facility, the turbine is considered the lifeblood of the operation. \u00a0Any problem requiring an unexpected shutdown of the main turbine is likely to cause a significant unplanned outage, potentially resulting in millions of dollars of downtime costs. According to a 1991 study by General Electric (GE), turbines contribute on average 20 percent of all forced outages in a conventional power plant<\/strong>.\u00a0 Among this 20 percent, GE noted that 19 percent of turbine\/generator problems were associated with the lube oil system.\u00a0 For this reason, monitoring turbine oils has become vital in the power generation industry.<\/p>\n

How\u00a0To\u00a0Monitor Your Turbine Oil's Health<\/strong>
\nTurbine oils, particularly those used in steam turbines, are expected to last 10 to 20 years. During this lifespan, careful monitoring of both lube oil physical and chemical properties, together with common contaminants such as water and solid particles, is required and should be performed annually.\u00a0\u00a0This is true not just of in-service oils, but also for new oils, which must meet rigorous performance specifications prior to selection and use in a new application.<\/p>\n

TestOil's Annual Turbine\u00a0Analysis<\/a> Report is a 9-page analysis summarizing each of the tests we perform and containing a detailed explanation of each test result. The report also contains a summary of findings, as well as recommended actions as identified by our analysts.<\/p>\n

About TestOil\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

With more than 30 years of experience in the oil analysis industry, TestOil focuses exclusively on assisting industrial facilities with reducing maintenance costs and avoiding unexpected downtime through oil analysis program implementation. As industry experts in diagnosing oil-related issues in equipment such as turbines, hydraulics, gearboxes, pumps, compressors and diesel generators, TestOil provides customers with a guarantee of same-day turnaround on all routine testing. With in-house certified training professionals, TestOil offers lubrication and oil analysis training, private onsite training, certification training and exams, and educational webinars. For more information on partnering with TestOil on oil analysis programs or training opportunities visit www.testoil.com<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0Contact us: 216-251-2510; sales@testoil.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Is it time for an annual checkup....On Your Turbine Oil? 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