LubeWatch® Oil Analysis
Program Review
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Presentation Topics
 Introduction to Fluid Analysis
 Advantages of the LubeWatch® Program
 LubeWatch Test Packages
 Sampling Information
 HORIZON® Demonstration
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What is Fluid Analysis?
Preventive, diagnostic testing that:
 Identifies contaminants and component wear
 Ensures lubricant integrity
 Identifies minor problems before they become major failures
 Maximizes asset reliability
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Benefits of Fluid Analysis
 Identify minor problems before they become major failures—
monitoring trends in wear and contamination can help prevent
catastrophic failures
 Extend drain intervals—fluid changes should be performed when
the condition of the fluid requires them, reducing unnecessary labor
costs
 Extend equipment life—monitoring system cleanliness can help
reduce repair and replacement costs and enables you to keep
equipment longer
 Maximize asset reliability—scheduling downtime according to your
schedule can eliminate unforeseen decreases in production
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Features of LubeWatch® Oil Analysis
 Wide variety of specialized testing options
 Reliable interpretation of test results with actionable maintenance
recommendations
 24-48 hour laboratory turn-around time for most routine testing
 Advanced technical services including component failure and/or wear
particle analysis
 Expert training and field support
 Added assurance of oil and system integrity when running an
extended oil drain interval program
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Benefits of Promoting Fluid Analysis
 Builds Customer Relationships
 Increases Sales
 Engineers Lubricant Data in Field
 Produces Marketing Data
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Advantages of the
LubeWatch® Oil Analysis Program
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Logistics and Information Management
 Ship your sample to the closest lab to reduce transit time and cost
 One phone number to call for the entire program
 Centralized Customer Service ensures a thorough knowledge of your
program
 Centralized Data Analysis ensures consistent commenting and
recommendations on all data from each of our laboratories
 One database secures data history even when samples are sent to a
different lab
 Redundancy for disaster recovery
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High Quality Testing
LubeWatch® Oil Analysis Program utilizes independent ISO 17025 A2LA
accredited testing laboratories.
The results you receive are:
 Accurate
 Repeatable
 Traceable
All testing and analysis is supported by a documented quality system that
delivers superior testing and customer service.
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ISO 17025
A2LA Accreditation
 Takes quality standard of
ISO 9000 to a higher level
 Ensures traceability back to a
standard
 Determines uncertainties and
repeatability
 Is highest level of quality
attainable by a laboratory
backed by the most stringent
accrediting body in the
industry
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ISO
17025
A2LA
ISO 17025
Guide 25
ISO 9000
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LubeWatch® Oil Analysis Program
Test Packages
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C1—Basic Lubrication
Purpose—monitors wear and contamination
 Viscosity @ 100°C
 Elemental Metals by ICP
 Water by Crackle, %
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C2—Diesel Crankcase
Purpose—monitors wear and contamination, provides information to
safely extend drains
 Viscosity @ 100°C
 Elemental Metals by ICP
 Water by Crackle, %
 Glycol (if positive, then reported in comment section)
 Fuel Dilution %
 Oxidation/Nitration
 Base Number
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C3—Natural Gas Engine Oils
Purpose—monitors wear and contamination, provides information to
safely extend drains
 Viscosity @ 40°C or 100°C
 Elemental Metals by ICP
 Water by Crackle, %
(if free water is detected—run water by Karl Fischer)
 Oxidation/Nitration
 Acid Number
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C4—Industrial Oils
Purpose—monitors wear and contamination
 Viscosity @ 40°C
 Elemental Metals by ICP
 Water by Crackle, %
(if free water is detected—run water by Karl Fischer)
 Oxidation/Nitration
 Acid Number
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C4PC—Industrial Oils with Particle Count
Purpose—monitors wear and contamination, fluid system cleanliness
 Viscosity @ 40°C
 Elemental Metals by ICP
 Water by Crackle, %
(if free water is detected—run water by Karl Fischer)
 Oxidatio/Nitration
 Acid Number
 Particle Count with ISO rating
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C5—Metal Working Fluids
Purpose—monitors basic properties, additive levels, fat content
 Viscosity @ 40°C
 Elemental Metals by ICP
 Water by Karl Fischer, %
 Chlorine
 Sulfur
 % Fat
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C6—Turbine Oils
Purpose—monitors system cleanliness, wear trends, oxidative stability
 Viscosity @ 40°C
 Elemental Metals by ICP
 Water by Karl Fischer, %
 Oxidation/Nitration
 Particle Count with ISO Rating
 Water Separability
 RPVOT
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C7—Coolant Basic Conventional
Purpose—monitors corrosion and inhibitor levels to determine if
treatment needed
 pH Meter Measure
 Freeze Point
 Anti-Freeze %
 Boil Point
 Nitrite
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C8—Coolant Basic Extended Life
Purpose—monitors corrosion and inhibitor levels to determine if
treatment needed
 pH Meter Measure
 Freeze Point
 Anti-Freeze %
 Boil Point
 Nitrite
 Carboxylate Acid
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C9—Coolant Advanced Extended Life
Purpose—monitors corrosion and inhibitor levels to determine if
treatment needed, identifies formation of degradation acids
 pH Meter Measure
 Freeze Point
 Anti-Freeze %
 Boil Point
 Anions by Chromatography
 Elemental Metals by ICP
 Carboxylate Acid
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LubeWatch® Oil Analysis Program
Sampling Information
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Sampling Best Practices
Take samples:
 Under normal operating conditions or
after shutdown while still at operating
temperature
 At regularly scheduled intervals
 From the same sampling point each time
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Suggested Sampling Intervals
Equipment Type
Sampling Intervals
Sampling Location
Diesel Engines
Monthly or at 250
hours/quarterly just prior to oil
drain
Through dipstick retaining tube
or sample valve installed in
filter return
Natural Gas Engines
Monthly or at 250
hours/quarterly just prior to oil
drain
Through oil level checkpoint,
dipstick retaining tube or oil
level plug
Mechanical Transmission,
Differentials, Final
Drive/Planetary
At least every 500 hours—no
less than 3 times per year just
prior to oil drain
Through oil level plug or
dipstick retaining tube
Hydraulics
Bi-monthly or monthly/quarterly
just prior to oil drain
Through oil fill port of system
reservoir at mid-level
Gas Turbines
Monthly or at least every 500
hours
Through sample valve installed
upstream of the filter on the
return line or out of system
reservoir
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Suggested Sampling Intervals
Equipment Type
Sampling Intervals
Sampling Location
Steam Turbines
Bi-monthly or monthly/quarterly
Through sample valve installed
upstream of the filter on the
return line or out of system
reservoir
Gas/Air Compressors
Monthly or at 500
hours/quarterly
Through sample valve installed
upstream of the filter on the
return line or out of system
reservoir
Refrigeration Compressors
Start, mid, and end of season
Through sample valve installed
upstream of the filter on the
return line or out of system
reservoir
Gear and Bearing Systems
Bi-monthly/quarterly
Through petcock valve at exit
of each gear or bearing set
through system reservoir
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Component Registration Form
Step 1
 Fill out form completely and accurately
 Use ONLY for first-time samples or
changes in unit or fluid information
previously submitted
 Place in the black mailer with the
sample jar
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Sample Labels
Step 2
 Fill out the sample jar label
completely and accurately
 Include unit ID, type and position
 Include time on fluid and unit,
note oil added or changed
 Attach label to sample jar
 Complete sample tracking sticker
and retain
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Shipping Samples to the Laboratory
Step 3
 Take representative sample
 Complete and attach the return
address label to the black mailer
 Include sample jar and
component registration form, if
needed, in black mailer
 Ship by trackable delivery service
such as FedEx or UPS
 Track sample progress through
laboratory at
www.trackmysample.com
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Laboratory Locations
LUBEWATCH FLUID ANALYSIS
INDIANAPOLIS
7898 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
United States
Phone: 866-341-0487
LUBEWATCH FLUID ANALYSIS
HOUSTON
10910 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N.
Suite 700
Houston, TX 77064-6314
United States
Phone: 866-341-0487
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Laboratory Locations
LUBEWATCH FLUID ANALYSIS
SALT LAKE CITY
3060 W. California Ave, Suite B
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
United States
Phone: 866-341-0487
LUBEWATCH FLUID ANALYSIS
EDMONTON
5140 75th Street
Edmonton, AB T6E 6W2
Canada
Phone: 866-341-0487
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LUBEWATCH FLUID ANALYSIS
ATLANTA
N. Mount Business Center
1950 Evergreen Dr., Suite 400
Duluth, GA 30096
United States
Phone: 866-341-0487
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Test Reports and Data Management
Step 4
 Get results almost immediately—FREE
 Keep samples on track
 Identify bottlenecks in sample turn-around time
 Influence future purchasing decisions
 Affect positive change in daily maintenance practices
Sign up for your HORIZON account at www.chevron.polarislabs.com
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HORIZON®
 Test data available via Internet every 10 minutes
 Reports emailed with commenting and graphing
 Settings that can be set or changed
by the user
 Several management
report options
available
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Get Started
1. Set attainable program goals
2. Determine the personnel needed to sufficiently run the program
3. Select testing appropriate to your program goals
4. Determine sampling frequencies
5. Take an active role in minimizing sample turn-around time
6. Review your reports—take action immediately
7. Manage the data
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Thank You
Your Name
Phone: 1-877-808-3750 (Your Ext.)
Your Cell
Fax: 1-377-808-3751
Email: yname@polarislabs.com
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