Consider the possibility of having crucial information about the condition of your machinery at your fingertips. Imagine real-time, analysis data that tells you the condition of oils or other lubricants and detects contamination and metal wear content. PNNL’s in-line fluid analysis technology makes such prognostics a reality.

Our fluid analysis technology allows the machine operator to continuously analyze fluid levels either through on-demand information gathering or through automatic notification if lubricating or hydraulic oil parameters fall outside predetermined limits. It can be applied to a prognostic system that mounts directly on a host machine and provides near real-time analysis information of the same type available from commercial laboratories.

Combining this technology with the latest machine prognostics tools such as the REDI-Pro system gives the operator information on potential faults well in advance of an actual failure. This advance notice can help avoid costly failures and machine downtimes through proactive maintenance and early ordering of replacement parts.