Volvo L110F Loader Engine
After a critical result in the last compartment analysis, indicating contamination and engine wear, the customer conducted the necessary inspections and significantly reduced maintenance costs.
ALS specializes in predictive maintenance, using analyses to prevent major issues or damage to your equipment.
Result
The total cost of the oil and filter change, inspections, and retightening was approximately USD$200. Without these
preventive measures, the issue could have escalated to an engine failure, resulting in costs of USD$16,000 for a new component, downtime, and labor.
98,75%
Cost avoided
94,35%
Cost avoided
94,35%
Cost avoided
Analysis
The latest sample evaluation revealed a high concentration of Iron, Copper, and Sodium. These elevated levels indicate engine wear and possible external or coolant contamination.
Diagnosis
We recommend stopping the equipment as soon as possible to inspect the heat exchanger, cooling system, and the equipment washing procedure. Additionally, we advise monitoring the oil level in the sump and checking for the presence of wear particles in the oil filter.
Solution
Initial inspections showed no signs of oil contamination in the radiator or direct damage to the cooling system. After conducting further inspections, retightening components, and cleaning the engine lubrication system, the following sample confirmed that contamination was no longer present.
Result
The total cost of the oil and filter change, inspections, and retightening was approximately USD$200.
Without these preventive measures, the issue could have escalated to an engine failure, resulting in costs of USD$16,000 for a new component, downtime, and labor.
The savings generated by predictive maintenance amounted to USD$15,800 or 98.75%.
Risks without analysis and predictive maintenance:
- Wear in the oil filte
- Engine failure
- Machine downtime
EPIROC DM30 Drill Engine Analysis
The reports indicated to the customer the presence of external dust contamination due to high silicon concentration, as well as increased levels of Iron, Chromium, and the PQI index, suggesting possible wear on the piston rings, pistons, and cylinder liners.
94,35%
Avoided cost
94,35%
Avoided cost
94,35%
Avoided cost
94,35%
Avoided cost
EPIROC DM30 Drill Rig Motor Diagnosis
It was recommended to identify the source of contamination ingress by inspecting the air filters, checking the seating/integrity of the cover and the tightening of the clamps, verifying the oil level in the crankcase, and assessing possible power loss.
Solution – EPIROC DM30 Drill Rig Engine
The customer reported that inspections were carried out and, based on them, signs of exhaust gases were found in the intake coming from the cylinder head return. The cylinder head was removed, allowing the detection of valves and seats with poor sealing. The engine was repaired and the seals were replaced.
94,35%
Avoided cost
94,35%
Avoided cost
94,35%
Avoided cost
EPIROC DM30 Drill Rig Engine Video
EPIROC DM30 Drill Rig Engine Result
The cost to replace the heat exchanger, engine oil, and filter was USD 1,629.
Without predictive maintenance monitoring and the necessary replacements, radiator fluid would have continued to leak, impairing proper cooling and potentially leading to engine failure and equipment shutdown. Damage to this magnitude would require a complete engine overhaul, costing USD 21,053, not including downtime losses. The savings generated by predictive maintenance totalled USD 19,401, equivalent to 92.3%.
Through predictive monitoring and oil analysis, recurring ingress of contamination with abrasive potential and increased wear was observed.te.
Through fluid analysis, ALS promotes predictive maintenance to prevent damage and inconvenience to your equipment.
- Worsening wear of the compartment
- Compromising the lubrication system
- Accelerated engine wear
