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Is oil analysis more beneficial for a combustion engine or a hydraulic system?

Have you noticed that when you open a new five-gallon pail of fluid, pull up the spout and try to pour it, that it “glugs,” spills and pours half of the first gallon down the side of the pail?

Chevron recently introduced its new GST Premium 32 turbine oil to meet the requirements of non-geared gas and steam turbines. Specifically formulated for use in turbines where extreme temperatures are experienced, the new oil is well suited for power generation applications in markets like petrochemical production, utilities and heavy industry.

Moisture is considered a chemical contaminant when suspended or mixed with lubricating oils. It presents a combination of chemical and physical problems for the lubricant and machinery, respectively. The potential problems, states of existence and methods for measuring moisture are discussed here.