Results

Reading the Oil Analyzers Fluid Analysis Report

Once the oil sample is processed, Oil Analyzers provides a complete fluid analysis report detailing customer and equipment information, recommendations, elemental analysis, sample information, contaminants and fluid properties. This information is critical in determining the integrity of both the lubricant and the equipment.

Customer and Equipment Information

This section of the report includes the severity status of the sample and information regarding the account, component and sample, as well as information regarding the filter and product. It also includes a miscellaneous information section for any additional information recorded by the lab.

Comments

A data analyst's job is to explain and, if necessary, recommend actions for rectifying significant changes in the lubricant or the unit's condition. Reviewing comments before looking at the actual test results will provide a road map to the report's most important information. Any actions that need to be taken are listed in order of severity. Justifications for recommending those actions immediately follow.

Elemental Analysis

Elemental analysis, or spectroscopy, identifies the type and amount of wear particles, contamination and oil additives. Determining metal content can alert you to the type of severity of wear occurring in the unit. Measurements are expressed in parts per million (ppm).

Sample Information, Contaminants and Fluid Properties

Typical Lubricant Guidelines

The charts below describe the properties typical of various lubricants. Consulting these charts while reading the fluid analysis report may help you understand the indicated severity level and recommendations.