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Magazine Articles
Professional Skipper Magazine
"Soot Can Cause Premature Wear" Issue 46 Jul/Aug 2005
How the installation of a Mann+Hummel centrifugal oil cleaner can eliminate soot in engine oil, extending the life of the oil (drain intervals), increasing engine durability and resulting in major savings in time and money for the owner.
"Trend Analysis Important For Oil Testing" Issue 45 May/Jun 2005
An article along similar lines to the one in Issue 41. This time dealing with extended oil drain intervals in a vessel with an old Detroit 671N diesel engine that had been switched back to mineral oil after having been run on synthetic oil by mistake.
"Clean Tanks A Key To Smooth Running" Issue 44 Mar/Apr 2005
Another article dealing with the problems created by Diesel Bug contamination and how having easy access to the bottom of a vessel's diesel tanks can save a lot of headaches.
"Sample Points Vital For Accurate Testing" Issue 43 Jan/Feb 2005
This article stresses the importance of having oil sample points in the correct locations and how sampling taking can effect the quality of the sample and the accuracy of the final result.
"Drawing An Accurate Oil Sample" Issue 42 Nov/Dec 2004
How the skipper/engineer can assist in getting the best from an Oil Analysis Programme.
"Extending The Life Of Your Oil" Issue 41 Sep/Oct 2004
A combination of an Oil Analysis Programme and switching from mineral to synthetic oils can result in extended oil drain intervals in late model engines.
"Dirty Fuel Causes Operational Problems" Issue 39 May/Jun 2004
This article shows how Diesel Bug Contamination can effect an engine's performance and how it can be solved. It also includes an in-depth explanation of analysis results.
"Breather Forced Seawater into Diesel Tank" Issue 38 Mar/Apr 2004
Analysis of the water found in your diesel fuel can determine how it is getting into your fuel reticulation system by revealing its content i.e. salt water or fresh, thus making it easier to trace its source. This article also shows that great care should be taken when situating breather outlets on diesel powered vessels.
"Oil Samples Show the State of Your Oil" Issue 37 Jan/Feb 2004
Used oil analysis can reveal much about the condition of your engine without dismantling, saving you both money and down time.
"Oil Sample Was Heavily Diluted" Issue 36 Nov/Dec 2003
A fleet engineer has low oil pressure problems in one of the vessels he maintains, but oil analysis also finds another more pressing problem on a second engine.
"Bugs Clogged Up Fuel System" Issue 35 Sep/Oct 2003
A charter boat skipper was having problems with excessive smoking and loss of power from his diesel engines.
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