Oil analysis
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The routine activity of analyzing lubricant properties and suspended contaminants for the purpose of monitoring and reporting timely, meaningful and accurate information on lubricant and machine condition.
Basically divided in three sections: 1 - analysis of oil properties 2 - analysis of contaminants 3 - analysis of wear elements from machinery
First used after the second world war by the US Railway Industry to monitor the health of locomotives.
