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Engine oil and lubricant analysis

The analysis of an oil sample, coming from a boat machinery in operation, is an efficient diagnostic tool to understand the health status of the systems onboard. Oil, coolant and fuel analysis are also important to maintain healthy systems onboard.
The “weak signals” contained in the used oils and materials allow to identify any contaminant or chemical / physical degradation of the lubricant.
The analysis reports provide useful information to take strategic decisions before a potential failure or in order to preserve the best functional integrity of the engine and of the yacht systems, including generator, hydraulic system, engine, cooling system, gear-box and transmission.
Knowing the “health status” of a yacht system allows to evaluate in a few seconds the presence of contaminants and a potential damage to a mechanical component of the system.

SAMPLING

Oil Laboratory Analysis

In order to trend the health status of the system of a vessel, SailADV takes an oil sample while the system is operating, at a temperature of about 80°.

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OIL ANALYSIS KIT AND RESULTS​​

Easily collect a sampling and get the results

With the SailADV Oil Analysis Kit we provide everything you need to make a sample wherever you are. Through a web-based application designed for this purpose, SailADV manages and delivers oil/coolant/fuel analysis reports.

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SAMPLING​

Easily collect a sampling and get the results
In order to trend the health status of the system of a vessel, SailADV takes an oil sample regularly while the system is operating, at a temperature of about 80°. SailADV takes care of collecting the samples wherever the client is and delivering them to the laboratory.

OIL ANALYSIS KIT AND RESULTS​​

Oil Laboratory Analysis

With the SailADV Oil Analysis Kit we provide everything you need to make a sampling wherever you are. Through a web-based application designed for this purpose, SailADV manages and delivers used oil/coolant/fuel analysis reports.

READ THE PROCEDURE

SAMPLING

Oil Laboratory Analysis

In order to trend the health status of the system of a vessel, SailADV takes an oil sample regularly while the system is operating, at a temperature of about 80°. SailADV takes care of collecting the samples wherever the client is and delivering them to the laboratory.

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE?​

Contact us today!

Info

OIL ANALYSIS KIT AND RESULTS​​

Easily collect a sampling and get the results

With the SailADV Oil Analysis Kit we provide everything you need to make a sampling wherever you are. Through a web-based application designed for this purpose, SailADV manages and delivers used oil/coolant/fuel analysis reports.

READ THE PROCEDURE

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE?​

Contact us today!

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DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE?​

Contact us today!

ENGINE OIL ANALYSIS PREDICTIVE APPROACH

The engine oil analysis are used to understand the “conditions” of the machinery of a vessel. We fix certain targets to reduce or even eliminate the causes of the faults. This approach must pass through the Proactive phase. The advantages are:

  • Greater savings thanks to fewer stops;
  • Programmed maintenance avoid urgent service;
  • Greater operational security onboard;
  • Longer life cycle of the systems;
  • Better perceived quality of the yacht systems.
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MARINE PROPULSION

The Marine Propulsion is one of the most critical system where Predictive maintenance approach may give the best results in terms of R.O.I.

SailADV analysis can provide precious answers based on conditions monitoring, for example: a minimal amount of sodium may lead to salt water contamination, trough corrosion of heat exchangers and intercooling systems.

Quality and residual lubrication properties evaluation of the oil are vital to the efficiency of the systems of a yacht.

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GEAR BOX AND LUBRICANT MANAGEMENT

Modern gearboxes have been completely re-designed, in order to obtain smaller dimensions, higher transmission ratios and lower lubricant amount. But as consequence of that, it has become much more stressed than ever before, with high specific loads and operating temperatures.

The lubricant working-life has generally got shorter, but this does not preserve the gearbox from damage.

Only an oil analysis program that keeps wear metals trend under strict control (by RDE spectrometry), with a special attention to ISO 4406 contamination code and to proper lubricant viscosity, can protect the gearbox from unexpected breakdowns and allow to optimize lubricant management.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Most of the hydraulic systems failures onboard can be attributed to contamination, usually due to the environmental dust, moisture and other exogenous substances.

The analysis is therefore mainly focused on contaminants evaluation, using very sensitive analytical methods such as water determination with Karl Fischer method or particle counting, sizing and characterization using Lasernet Fines, a revolutionary particle imaging technology, which automatically classifies particles in metallic and nonmetallic, based on their shape and appearance.

Furthermore optical microscopy ensures a detailed evaluation of wear particles and varnish precursors, that cause serious damages in the most sensitive components (valves, actuators and pumps).

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INDICATIONS FOR PREPARATION AND SHIPPING OF OIL SAMPLES

We are always available for support:
M +39 331 7471610
P +39 071 2145771
E [email protected]

  1. Choose the type of analysis package to be carried out based on the system to be analyzed (possibly ask SailADV for support);
  2. Carry out sampling according to the procedure included in the Oil Analysis Kit (contact us to receive yours);
  3. Name the samples appropriately with the available labels (enter the number corresponding to the sample in the ID space, both in the label and in the sample collection sheet);
  4. Fill in the Sampling Form to be sent together with the samples (remember to indicate in which language you prefer the report to be issued);
  5. Send the completed Sampling Form also to the email address [email protected], informing us about the expected date for sending samples;
  6. Send the samples to the following address:
    Mecoil Srl – Ref. SailADV
    Via delle Panche, 140
    50141 Florence – Italy

ANALYZE YOUR ENGINE OIL TODAY

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