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<blockquote data-quote="thesilentone" data-source="post: 7749907" data-attributes="member: 6194"><p>Oil analysis for a CHP unit is a must as the quality of the Biogas you are burning varies and has a massive impact on oil deterioration. Plus, if action is needed on results, you will have a plan in place I'm sure.</p><p></p><p>..and that's the crux of the issue. Depending how good the analysis results are, they can detect fairly minute impurities, so unless you have an advice package also, what are you going to do if you find 0.03% antifreeze in the oil ??</p><p></p><p>Engines wear, and the quality of your oil has a massive influence on the speed that happens (as many with magnetic sump plugs will know <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite20" alt=":ROFLMAO:" title="ROFL :ROFLMAO:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":ROFLMAO:" /> )So to justify the investment what are you getting in return ?</p><p></p><p>Less wear with more oil changes ? (don't think you need an analysis to know this is beneficial)</p><p></p><p>What are the risks associated ?</p><p></p><p>What guarantees are provided if a analytical package is purchased ?</p><p></p><p>An efficient engine (like a CHP) or, put another way, an engine operating efficiently is a different beast to an engine 'pluttering around ' as operating temperatures, fuel burn and emission quality all vary.</p><p></p><p>' Real-time ' analysis is already out there, it's inevitable that some larger more expensive machinery will soon offer this feature. The results should be very interesting.</p><p></p><p>Or, you could buy a kit and DIY. You can buy them on ebay for £26.00 !!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thesilentone, post: 7749907, member: 6194"] Oil analysis for a CHP unit is a must as the quality of the Biogas you are burning varies and has a massive impact on oil deterioration. Plus, if action is needed on results, you will have a plan in place I'm sure. ..and that's the crux of the issue. Depending how good the analysis results are, they can detect fairly minute impurities, so unless you have an advice package also, what are you going to do if you find 0.03% antifreeze in the oil ?? Engines wear, and the quality of your oil has a massive influence on the speed that happens (as many with magnetic sump plugs will know :ROFLMAO: )So to justify the investment what are you getting in return ? Less wear with more oil changes ? (don't think you need an analysis to know this is beneficial) What are the risks associated ? What guarantees are provided if a analytical package is purchased ? An efficient engine (like a CHP) or, put another way, an engine operating efficiently is a different beast to an engine 'pluttering around ' as operating temperatures, fuel burn and emission quality all vary. ' Real-time ' analysis is already out there, it's inevitable that some larger more expensive machinery will soon offer this feature. The results should be very interesting. Or, you could buy a kit and DIY. You can buy them on ebay for £26.00 !! [/QUOTE]
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