Optimized Equipment Lubrication

The book describes the methods and procedures to optimally applying lubricant to all kinds of general purpose machines. These include process pumps, electric motors and other equipment incorporating rolling element bearing where traditional methods are usually very much out of step with best available practices. Failure analysis, reliability strategies, remedial steps or desirable substitute approaches are also explained.

The book describes the methods and procedures to optimally applying lubricant to all kinds of general purpose machines. These include process pumps, electric motors and other equipment incorporating rolling element bearing where traditional methods are usually very much out of step with best available practices. Failure analysis, reliability strategies, remedial steps or desirable substitute approaches are also explained.

ICML 55.2 is part of a series of standards documents that represent the ICML 55® International Lubrication Standard. ICML 55.2 is designed to take an in-depth look at the twelve Lubrication Management Plans/Auditable Elements outlined in ICML 55.1, to illustrate the value of each element (the Why?), and provide the reader with many "how to" examples. Included are many punch lists of typical requirements an auditor would look for to prove compliance readiness for certification purposes. Even if certification is not the goal, ICML 55.2 can be used as a practical "blueprint" manual for implementing a best practice lubrication management program, as well as a reference and study guide for many of the individual certifications offered by the ICML. ICML 55.2 is intended for use in association with ICML 55.0, Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets Overview, ICML 55.1, Requirements for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets, and ICML 55.3, Auditors’ Standard Practice and Policies Manual.

ICML 55.0 is part of a series of standards documents that represent the ICML 55® International Lubrication Standard. It is designed to provide an overview of a lubrication management system and processes applicable to the effective management of physical assets related to lubrication, its principles, and terminology. ICML 55.0 is intended for use in association with ICML 55.1, Requirements for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets, ICML 55.2, Guideline for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets, and ICML 55.3, Auditors’ Standard Practice and Policies Manual.

Now completely revised and updated, this definitive reference provides a comprehensive resource on the fundamental principles of lubricant application, what products are available, and which lubricants are most effective for specific applications. It also offers a detailed and highly practical discussion of lubrication delivery systems. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of the "why" of relevant industrial lubrication practices, and, importantly, how these practices will facilitate optimized results. Lubricant applications covered include bearings and machine elements in earthbound electric motors, process pumps, gas compressors, gas and steam turbines, as well as many other machine types. An examination of the most advantageous ways to procure lubricants, to understand contaminant filtration, and to implement cost-justified means of lubricant storage is presented. Also provided are expert tips on lubricant handling techniques, procedural setups, how and when to perform oil analyses, critical maintenance practices, equipment reliability issues, and more.

ICML 55.1 is part of a series of standards documents that represent the ICML 55® International Lubrication Standard. ICML 55.1 details the twelve Lubrication Management Plans/Auditable Elements that an organization must establish, document, manage, and maintain to satisfy the organization’s lubrication asset management strategy and system, and to successfully certify to the ICML 55 standard. ICML 55.1 is intended for use in association with ICML 55.0, Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets Overview, ICML 55.2, Guideline for the Optimized Lubrication of Mechanical Physical Assets, and ICML 55.3, Auditors’ Standard Practice and Policies Manual.

A guide for plant managers and maintenance engineers to aid understanding of the design parameters, application and economics of oil mist lubrication technology. The information presented is based on years of profitability advantages of oil mist lubrication in a variety of industrial settings.