has anyone heard of a sensor/warning device for detecting water in lubrication systems and gearboxes

There are several water saturation meters that can be either installed in a system or hand carried to give water content of oils. Trico has one for sure and several other companies sell them. Do a web search and I'm sure you'll find something. Try and download their product catalog at http://www.tricomfg.com/

Clyde Hughes, MLT I, MLA I&II

Noria Field Services

Other manufacturers are:

Hydac www.hydacusa.com

Vaisala www.vaisala.com

Parker also has one as does the Pall Corporation. I have used the one from Pall with good success. If you are putting it on the system, look very closely at the requirements of the unit. Good luck.

We use the Parker units on a couple of 52" grind mills that historically had problems with water ingresion. The sensors are able to interface with the DCS units in the control room, and will give the operators an alarm if moisture is detected in the oil.

if you are taking on water in the lube system of the engine,you might consider replacing the seals and gaskets as well as tightening things up a bit.

quote:

---

Originally posted by shawn:
if you are taking on water in the lube system of the engine,you might consider replacing the seals and gaskets as well as tightening things up a bit.

---

Well said, shawn. I would only add that practicing a vigilant and constant conditioning (demoisturizing and filtering) of lube oil is essential in promoting longevity of lubes and the equipment.

Hope I am not too late. We have an excellent solution for water in gear oil and lube oil applications. It keeps on working on low and high levels of water contamination
The details are here http://www.eesiflo.com/products/easz1_01.html
Contact me if you need more info.