Can a Change in Viscosity Influence Electrostatic Spark Discharge in Lubricants

Sanya Mathura, CEO, Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd, Diamont Room

Description

There are six major forms of lubricant degradation and electrostatic spark discharge (ESD) is one of them. In this mechanism, lubricants can experience extremely high temperatures where sparks of built-up static in the oil get discharged. This leads to the oil undergoing degradation and it can no longer protect the equipment. Is viscosity one of the factors that influences this particular degradation mechanism? In this presentation, we will explore some basic concepts of how ESD occurs, the factors responsible for it and how we can manage ESD in our equipment.

Biography

Sanya Mathura is the Founder of Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd and external steward of the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Mainstreaming Committee (EDIMC) of UWI’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. She works with global affiliates in the areas of Reliability and Asset Management to bring these specialty niches to her clients. She has a strong engineering background and continues to push barriers by being the first female to achieve numerous certifications in the lubrication industry globally. She recently won Engineer of the year award 2024 from the Empowering Industry brand. Sanya sits on several international boards and has published 6 books to date. When not writing or managing the business, you can find her supporting projects to advocate for women in STEM.