Condition Monitoring of Lubricating Oils
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 156
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Used lubricant analysis plays a pivotal role in the condition monitoring of oil- and grease-lubricated machinery. By assessing degradation, contamination, and wear signatures in service, lubricant analysis provides valuable data to support predictive and proactive maintenance strategies.
This Special Issue of Lubricants seeks contributions focusing on innovative research and industrial applications of used lubricant analysis. We encourage submissions on sensor-based techniques, such as capacitive, acoustic, and optical sensing, for real-time oil condition assessment. Papers detailing spectrometric and ferrographic analysis for monitoring wear metals, contaminants, and additive depletion are also welcome.
We are particularly interested in studies applying machine learning or statistical models to predict equipment health or remaining useful life (RUL) based on lubricant data. Comparative studies between grease and oil monitoring methods, and field applications in sectors like energy, manufacturing, and transportation, will provide valuable insight.
Additionally, research exploring lubricant degradation behavior, formulation–performance relationships, and environmentally sustainable lubricant usage aligns well with the Special Issue’s goals.
This Special Issue aims to bridge academic research and industrial practice, offering a platform for multidisciplinary work that improves machine reliability through lubricant-based diagnostics. Submissions demonstrating both technical rigor and application relevance will be prioritized.
Prof. Dr. Surapol Raadnui
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- used lubricant analysis
- wear debris monitoring
- oil condition sensors
- predictive/proactive/prognosis maintenance
- machine learning diagnostics
- grease and oil degradation
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