MAN releases lube oil fluid monitor

Already proven in the field, the MAN Fluid Monitor immediately detects even the tiniest anomalies in the lube-oil systems of four stroke engines, turbomachinery and auxiliary equipment.

Arnauld Filancia, vice president of MAN Energy Solutions, said, “We know that lube oil is the life blood of an engine and that 70% of major damage reveals lube oil contamination. We wanted to develop a global monitoring solution capable of conforming to the demands of all rotating machines – such as four stroke engines, and turbomachinery – and whatever the application, whether it be marine, power plants, or anything else.”

MAN Energy Solutions reports that the fluid monitor has recorded over 18,000 test hours on pilot industrial sites, complies with CE standards and is certified by Bureau Veritas. It has also received its very first order for third-party equipment in the Pacific region and is subject to a filing for patent.

Used alongside laboratory analyses, the monitor alerts operators as soon as it detects a degradation in lube oil quality, thereby revealing minor wear of mechanical parts. Thanks to this swift detection of anomalies, this solution allows the operator to anticipate maintenance, protect major components and identify part-wear before breakdown.