domain01
Oil Condition Monitoring
Machine wear, contamination and lubricant condition interpreted as a connected system. This pillar connects fluids, equipment, tests, abnormal findings and corrective actions.
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domain02
Fuel Analysis
Quality, contamination, storage stability and specification-led assessment for fuels. This pillar connects fluids, equipment, tests, abnormal findings and corrective actions.
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domain03
AdBlue / DEF / AUS 32 Analysis
Composition, contamination, storage and SCR-system diagnostic guidance. This pillar connects fluids, equipment, tests, abnormal findings and corrective actions.
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domain04
Coolant Analysis
Freeze protection, inhibitor health, contamination and corrosion evidence. This pillar connects fluids, equipment, tests, abnormal findings and corrective actions.
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domain05
Grease Analysis
Base oil, thickener, consistency, contamination and wear-debris assessment. This pillar connects fluids, equipment, tests, abnormal findings and corrective actions.
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domain06
Transformer Oil Analysis
Dielectric condition, dissolved gases, moisture and insulation ageing evidence. This pillar connects fluids, equipment, tests, abnormal findings and corrective actions.
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domain07
Hydraulic Fluid Analysis
Cleanliness, water, viscosity and varnish risk for precision fluid-power systems. This pillar connects fluids, equipment, tests, abnormal findings and corrective actions.
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domain08
Metalworking Fluid Analysis
Concentration, microbial control, tramp oil, corrosion risk and process-fluid stability. This pillar connects fluids, equipment, tests, abnormal findings and corrective actions.
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domain09
Fluid Sampling Guide
Representative, repeatable and safe sampling from equipment, tanks and fluid systems. This pillar connects fluids, equipment, tests, abnormal findings and corrective actions.
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test10
Kinematic Viscosity
Confirm grade and detect dilution, oxidation, shear or contamination. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- physical properties
test11
Viscosity Index
Describe the temperature sensitivity of lubricant viscosity. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- physical properties
test12
Elemental Analysis by ICP-OES
Screen wear metals, contaminants and additive elements. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- wear and elemental analysis
test13
PQ Index
Detect the relative amount of ferromagnetic debris, including particles too large for ICP response. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- wear and elemental analysis
test14
Analytical Ferrography
Examine wear-particle morphology when routine trends suggest abnormal distress. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- wear and elemental analysis
test15
Particle Count
Quantify fluid cleanliness and support contamination-control decisions. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- contamination
test16
Karl Fischer Water
Quantify dissolved, emulsified and finely dispersed water. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- contamination
test17
Acid Number
Trend acidic constituents associated with oxidation, contamination or additive chemistry. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- chemical condition
test18
Base Number
Assess remaining alkaline reserve in engine oils. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- chemical condition
test19
FTIR Oil Condition Monitoring
Trend oxidation, nitration, soot, water, glycol and selected additive changes. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- chemical condition
test20
Fuel Dilution in Oil
Quantify unburned fuel entering engine lubricant. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- contamination
test21
Soot in Engine Oil
Track combustion-derived carbon loading and dispersancy stress. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- contamination
test22
Glycol Contamination
Detect coolant-related glycol in lubricating oil. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- contamination
test23
Flash Point
Assess volatile contamination, handling risk and product conformance. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- physical properties
test24
Density
Support fuel identity, mass-volume conversion and specification testing. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- physical properties
test25
Distillation Characteristics
Describe volatility distribution and detect composition changes or contamination. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- fuel analysis
test26
Sulfur Content
Assess emissions-related quality, contamination and specification conformance. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- fuel analysis
test27
Cetane Quality
Characterise diesel ignition quality. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- fuel analysis
test28
Diesel Lubricity by HFRR
Evaluate boundary-lubrication performance relevant to fuel-injection equipment. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- fuel analysis
test29
Cold Filter Plugging Point
Estimate low-temperature operability related to wax-crystal filter blockage. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- fuel analysis
test30
Coolant pH
Assess acid-base condition and possible inhibitor or contamination changes. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- coolant analysis
test31
Coolant Glycol Concentration
Estimate freeze/boil protection and detect dilution or incorrect mixing. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- coolant analysis
test32
Coolant Conductivity
Screen ionic contamination, water quality and coolant degradation. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- coolant analysis
test33
AdBlue Urea Concentration
Confirm the urea-water composition required for SCR dosing. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- adblue analysis
test34
AdBlue Refractive Index
Rapidly assess AUS 32 concentration and potential dilution. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- adblue analysis
test35
Transformer Oil Breakdown Voltage
Assess dielectric strength and sensitivity to moisture, particles and handling. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- electrical properties
test36
Dissolved Gas Analysis
Identify gas patterns associated with electrical and thermal activity. Learn the method principle, sample controls, interpretation limits and related diagnostic evidence.
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- transformer diagnosis
equipment37
Diesel Engine
Reliability guide for diesel engine fluids, sampling locations, common failure modes and evidence-led test selection.
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equipment38
Industrial Gearbox
Reliability guide for industrial gearbox fluids, sampling locations, common failure modes and evidence-led test selection.
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equipment39
Hydraulic System
Reliability guide for hydraulic system fluids, sampling locations, common failure modes and evidence-led test selection.
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equipment40
Gas Turbine
Reliability guide for gas turbine fluids, sampling locations, common failure modes and evidence-led test selection.
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equipment41
Steam Turbine
Reliability guide for steam turbine fluids, sampling locations, common failure modes and evidence-led test selection.
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equipment42
Air Compressor
Reliability guide for air compressor fluids, sampling locations, common failure modes and evidence-led test selection.
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equipment43
Generator Engine
Reliability guide for generator engine fluids, sampling locations, common failure modes and evidence-led test selection.
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equipment44
Power Transformer
Reliability guide for power transformer fluids, sampling locations, common failure modes and evidence-led test selection.
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equipment45
Industrial Bearing
Reliability guide for industrial bearing fluids, sampling locations, common failure modes and evidence-led test selection.
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equipment46
Mining Mobile Equipment
Reliability guide for mining mobile equipment fluids, sampling locations, common failure modes and evidence-led test selection.
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problem47
High Iron in Used Oil
High Iron in Used Oil is a diagnostic observation, not a diagnosis. Compare causes, supporting indicators, confirming tests and proportionate actions.
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problem48
High Copper in Used Oil
High Copper in Used Oil is a diagnostic observation, not a diagnosis. Compare causes, supporting indicators, confirming tests and proportionate actions.
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problem49
High Silicon in Used Oil
High Silicon in Used Oil is a diagnostic observation, not a diagnosis. Compare causes, supporting indicators, confirming tests and proportionate actions.
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problem50
Water Contamination
Water Contamination is a diagnostic observation, not a diagnosis. Compare causes, supporting indicators, confirming tests and proportionate actions.
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problem51
Fuel Dilution
Fuel Dilution is a diagnostic observation, not a diagnosis. Compare causes, supporting indicators, confirming tests and proportionate actions.
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problem52
Coolant Ingress into Oil
Coolant Ingress into Oil is a diagnostic observation, not a diagnosis. Compare causes, supporting indicators, confirming tests and proportionate actions.
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problem53
High Oil Viscosity
High Oil Viscosity is a diagnostic observation, not a diagnosis. Compare causes, supporting indicators, confirming tests and proportionate actions.
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problem54
Low Oil Viscosity
Low Oil Viscosity is a diagnostic observation, not a diagnosis. Compare causes, supporting indicators, confirming tests and proportionate actions.
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problem55
High Acid Number
High Acid Number is a diagnostic observation, not a diagnosis. Compare causes, supporting indicators, confirming tests and proportionate actions.
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problem56
Low Base Number
Low Base Number is a diagnostic observation, not a diagnosis. Compare causes, supporting indicators, confirming tests and proportionate actions.
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problem57
High Particle Count
High Particle Count is a diagnostic observation, not a diagnosis. Compare causes, supporting indicators, confirming tests and proportionate actions.
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problem58
Diesel Filter Blockage
Diesel Filter Blockage is a diagnostic observation, not a diagnosis. Compare causes, supporting indicators, confirming tests and proportionate actions.
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problem59
AdBlue Crystallisation
AdBlue Crystallisation is a diagnostic observation, not a diagnosis. Compare causes, supporting indicators, confirming tests and proportionate actions.
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problem60
Coolant Corrosion
Coolant Corrosion is a diagnostic observation, not a diagnosis. Compare causes, supporting indicators, confirming tests and proportionate actions.
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problem61
Grease Contamination
Grease Contamination is a diagnostic observation, not a diagnosis. Compare causes, supporting indicators, confirming tests and proportionate actions.
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pathway62
High Wear Metal
Interactive evidence pathway for an elevated wear-metal result, with cautious outcomes and related testing.
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pathway63
High Iron in Engine Oil
Interactive evidence pathway for high iron in an engine-oil report, with cautious outcomes and related testing.
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pathway64
Water in Lubricating Oil
Interactive evidence pathway for detected water in lubricating oil, with cautious outcomes and related testing.
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pathway65
Low Viscosity
Interactive evidence pathway for viscosity below the comparable baseline, with cautious outcomes and related testing.
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pathway66
High Viscosity
Interactive evidence pathway for viscosity above the comparable baseline, with cautious outcomes and related testing.
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pathway67
Suspected Coolant Leakage
Interactive evidence pathway for possible coolant ingress into engine oil, with cautious outcomes and related testing.
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pathway68
Diesel Fuel Contamination
Interactive evidence pathway for suspected diesel contamination, with cautious outcomes and related testing.
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pathway69
Diesel Filter Blockage
Interactive evidence pathway for recurrent diesel-filter blockage, with cautious outcomes and related testing.
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pathway70
AdBlue Quality Concern
Interactive evidence pathway for an scr warning or questionable aus 32 source, with cautious outcomes and related testing.
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pathway71
Coolant Overheating and Corrosion
Interactive evidence pathway for overheating with corrosion evidence, with cautious outcomes and related testing.
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pathway72
High Hydraulic Particle Count
Interactive evidence pathway for an elevated cleanliness code, with cautious outcomes and related testing.
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pathway73
Transformer Oil Moisture Concern
Interactive evidence pathway for elevated moisture or reduced dielectric strength, with cautious outcomes and related testing.
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