Articles
AC Vs. DC Motors
For those who have experience working with motors, you are likely quite familiar with the difference between AC and DC motors. If you are new to electrical motors or would like a refresher, we will explain..
- Mark Koch
- ALL-TEST Pro, LLC
Five Minute Facts
Measuring Varnish Potential in Lube Oil
Lubricating oil in gas turbines and hydraulic systems is unfortunately subject to the ravages of varnish. It is well-documented that varnish is an insoluble contaminant comprised of oil degradation by-products and sometimes depleted additive molecules..
- Evan Zabawski
- TestOil
Two Minute Tips
Proper Installation of the Infrared Window
Proper installation of the infrared window is critical for the long-term use of the window and for the long-term performance of the electrical panel and equipment enclosure.
- Martin Robinson
- IRISS Inc.
10 Minute Talk
Lubrication: Contamination Control
How clean are the lubricants at your plant? Are you sure? Geoff Manley gives some tips on contamination control…
- Geoff Manley
- Lubrication Engineers Pty Ltd
White Papers
SONAPHONE DataSuite Software: Management of Ultrasonic Data in a Power Station
This white paper will present and shed more light on how ultrasonic technology is used and the benefits offered by DataSuite in the context of a power station...
- Steffen Moeck
- SONOTEC
Five Minute Facts
Resonance & Natural Frequency
Have you ever been trying to balance a fan and its vibration doesn't go down, no matter what you do? Do you know what resonance is?
- Dr. Thierry Erbessd
- Erbessd Instruments
10 Minute Talk
Rolling Stand Vibration Analysis Using an Online System
Bearing malfunctions between manual vibration readings led Brian Borg to choose an online system for rolling stand vibration analysis…
- Brian Borg
- InfraBuild Steel (formerly Liberty Steel)
Two Minute Tips
Troubleshooting the Rotor and Air Gap on a De-energized Motor
Today we look at troubleshooting techniques and considerations on a de-energized motor for the rotor and air gap fault zones. One of the measurements taken during the five-minute MCE® standard test is inductance, and with the three phases of inductance, inductive imbalance is calculated.
- Noah Bethel
- PdMA Corporation
10 Minute Talk
Storing and Dispensing Lubricants: Some Do’s and Don’ts
Due to lubricants’ high impact on reliability, a step change must be made in the way lubricants are viewed. Let’s look at some pictures of what to do and what not to do when it comes to storing and dispensing…
- Geoff Manley
- Lubrication Engineers Pty Ltd
