RAB-Microfluidics, a pioneer in the automation of chemical andphysical compositional analysis of lubricating oil, published an article discussing the advancements in digital technologies revolutionising oil condition monitoring. Oil condition monitoring is an essential process for any business that operates rotating equipment such as engines on shipping vessels or turbines in power generating plants etc.
With the evolution of Intern of Things (IoT) technology, real-time data analysis has become more commonplace within oil condition monitoring. This enables data to be delivered immediately after sampling rather than needing to send oil samples offsite for laboratory analysis. Other innovations include the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), as well as cloud-based services and solutions. These technological advances provide algorithms that can automate the analytics process, analyse real-time data, and identify potential issues that could prove catastrophic for equipment maintenance, thereby cutting costs as well as minimising the risk of human error. Furthermore, they also allow for significantly easier integration with existing systems along with enabling companies to make decisions remotely.
"Oil condition monitoring will remain a key process in many industries, and it will continue to change," said Rotimi Alabi, founder and CEO of RAB-Microfluidics. "What we can say is that the use of IoT technology, implementation of AI and ML algorithms, real-time data analysis, and cloud-based services and solutions are enabling advances in both effectiveness and efficiency of condition-based and predictive maintenance strategies."
RAB-Microfluidics is a Research & Development company that is constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of its clients. The company is pioneering the automation of chemical and physical compositional analysis of lubricating oil with its microfluidic lab-on-a-chip technology to tackle the challenges of equipment reliability and availability.
For more information on RAB-Microfluidics and its services, visit the company's website.