CSI 5200 Lube Oil Analysis

Machine

Khandaker Asirul Hoque

Section Manager- Inspection
 CSI 5200
The CSI 5200 Machinery Health Oil Analyzer is a multi-
functional analyzer that is uniquely capable of
detecting most lubricant-related problems in pumps,
compressors, turbines, engines, and process
machinery. The CSI 5200 allows to test oils and
lubricants onsite, eliminating the need to send
samples to an offsite lab. This time-saving method
delivers results efficiently and effectively. The CSI 5200
allows for onsite testing of machinery oils and lubricants.
 CSI 5200 Overview

The multiple analytical features of the 5200 meet many of the demanding requirements of
the industry. These requirements are:

 Automatic wear debris analysis to measure mechanical failures in progress

 Analytical wear debris analysis to identify severity and root cause
 Particle counting towards achieving target cleanliness and contamination control
 Measurement of oil chemistry to detect oxidation and the use of the wrong oil
 CSI 5200 Overview
The CSI 5200 provides:

 Accurate onsite analysis of oil health information

 Early indication of machine wear and fatigue
 Verification of correct oil usage through oil supply
screenings
 Comprehensive coverage of chemistry
contamination and wear eliminates the need for
multiple analyzers and constant
 On-site testing
 Save steps for Wear Debris Analysis with integrated
method of patch preparation
 Covered by ASTM Standard Practice
 CSI 5200 System Components
(1) 520 Trivector Analyzer (3) 52ZM Lab Microscope
(2) 52DV Digital Viscometer (4) 51CV Image Capture Kit
 Test Functions
The minilab provides comprehensive oil analysis results
including
 1. Particle count,
 2. Parts per million (PPM) distribution ,
 3. ISO codes,
 4. Ferrous density,
 5. Oil chemistry (Dielectric Test),
 6. Water-in-oil,
 7. Viscosity
 8. Detail wear debris analysis (WDA)

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 Test Methods
The CSI 5200 analysis profile is divided into three tests:

 Test 1 is a precise measure of dielectric constant (or “permitivity”). This is a

measure of oil degradation similar to TAN, TBN or oxidation.

 Test 2 is a time-resolved dielectric measurement with switching electromagnetic

fields. This is a measure of the settling characteristics of contaminants and wear
debris. This test reports the ferrous index, contaminant index, large ferrous and
non-ferrous indications and estimated water content.

 Test 3 is an advanced design laser particle counter that measures particle counts
in eight independent size ranges. These data are also reported as ISO and NAS
codes.
 * TAN- Total Acid Number * TBN- Total Base Number
 5200 Analyzer

Test 2 Port

Test 1 Port
Test 3 Port

WDA Patches
52DV Digital Viscometer

• Measure ISO viscosity

grades

• Allows identification of
wrong or mixed lubricants

• Accurately measure
viscosity in room
temperature

•Fast and reliable

measurement
Wear Debris Analysis (WDA)
 WDA Images

PLATELETS: SPIRALS:
Two dimensional particles produced by Similar in appearance to machining
metal to metal sliding. swarf, and are produced by a harder
surface abrading into a softer

SPHERICAL:
CHUNCKY:
Produced by bearing fatigue or by lubrication
Produced by a fatigue mechanism
failure resulting in local overheating.
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TRIVECTOR Analysis
TRIVECTOR Analysis- Example
TRIVECTOR Analysis
Benefits of Oil Analysis

Ensure lubricant
suitability for continued
use
Monitor viscosity levels
for optimum performance
Provide additional data
for Condition Monitoring
and vibration analysis
Increase reliability
Minimize component
wear and extend
equipment life.
 Oil Monitoring Program
Category A Analysis of LO for
High Critical Equipment
continuous suitability,
Where online vibration
data available
Expected operating life
(i.e. HP Turbine & and machine condition
Compressor etc) monitoring
Categorized
Create Lube Equipment based
Category B Provide additional data
Oil Database on existing
Medium Critical Equipment for Vibration & Machine
RMCM program Where periodic vibration
wearing problem as well
data available
(i.e. HP BFW Pump , CW
as to analyzed
Pumps & Ammonia Pump continuous suitability &
etc.) Expected operating life
of oil.

Lube oil condition during

Category C operation and continues
Low Critical Equipment
suitability.
Steps for creating Lube Oil
Database
Gather information on existing
Lubrication system & Specification

Locate sample collection point

Collect unused oil sample and perform base line

measurement for reference Data

Collect and perform measurement of used oil

sample at ¼, ½, ¾ of recommended life time

Prepare measurement schedule based on

measurement results.
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