Oil condition monitoring is the process of assessing the quality of oil used in machinery or engines. This involves monitoring the physical properties of the oil, such as viscosity, acidity, and presence of contaminants, in order to determine the oil’s condition and any potential issues that could affect the performance of the machinery.
Traditional methods of oil quality assessment are often subjective and rely on visual inspections or lab-based tests, which can be time-consuming and expensive. Read more
Monitoring oil quality in real-time can be
challenging due to the lack of accurate and reliable sensors, and the need for continuous data analysis to identify changes in oil quality.
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Oil change schedules are often based on time- based intervals,which do not necessarily reflect the actual condition of the oil. Read more
Integrating oil monitoring equipment into existing machinery can be challenging due to the need for specialized expertise and the risk of equipment damage or downtime. Read more
Existing oil monitoring systems can be costly to implement and continuously monitor the condition of machines. This eliminates the need for manual inspections, which can be time-consuming and expensive. Read more
The Neptunus real-time oil condition monitoring system is designed to monitor the quality of oil used in engines or machines and detect changes. The system is calibrated for a given type of oil and can detect Oil Quality Change Basis 22 Parameters.
Our oil condition monitoring sensors work on the principle of measuring the dielectric constant of the oil. Any change in any of the parameters of the oil – viscosity, particle contamination, dilution, additive depletion, flash point, etc. will change the constant value and alert the user. Long-term trends can be established, giving the operator insight into the health of the equipment itself. We have seen that as the mean time to overhaul decreases, the oil deteriorates faster.
The approach is simple and most accurate: If the single sensor indicates that the oil is suitable for the manufacturer’s specified hours of operation, no action is needed. Only when the oil deteriorates before the expected timeframe, should samples be drawn and sent for detailed lab analysis.