Often, the particles we don’t see are the ones that affect us most. For instance, we can’t see bacteria or germs but those can easily get into our body and make us sick. Something similar occurs with ...

Comprehensive oil analysis requires sampling, testing, and analyzing in-service industrial lubricants to assess machinery wear, lubrication system pollution, and lubricant chemistry. This article ...

Effective contaminant monitoring in hydraulic fluids is essential for system performance and longevity. Traditional methods like light obscuration (ISO 11171) measure particle size but lack shape ...

File this one under “Studies We Wish Had Let Us Remain Ignorant.” Scientists at the University of Arizona decided to investigate whether closing the toilet lid before flushing reduces ...