It is widely recognized that as many as 60-80% of mechanical failures in lubricated systems can be attributed to contaminated lubricants and hydraulic fluids.  Because of this, maintaining balance in fluid contamination control is a critical step in delivering overall asset reliability.  Balanced contamination control simply means that the rate of contamination exclusion and removal matches or exceeds the rate of contamination ingression.  Without balance, fluid contamination levels can multiply exponentially, quickly leading to premature failure, costly rebuilds and expensive downtime.  In this session, we will explore how to deliver a balanced approach to contamination control and learn how to use oil analysis to ensure that the system remains dry, clean, and reliable. 

• Understand the impact that fluid contamination plays in asset reliability. 

• Learn how to implement effective contamination exclusion and removal strategies to maintain a balanced system. 

• Understand how to use oil analysis to achieve and maintain balanced fluid cleanliness.