Books, Book Chapters, Training Books, etc.:
E.C. Fitch and J.C. Fitch, Fluid Contamination Control, 4 th Edition, Pending Publication, 2006.
Fitch, J.C. and Drew D. Troyer, with John McKetta, et al Editors, Encyclopedia of Chemical Processing, Chapter: “Lubrication Performance Factors for Chemical Process Plant Machinery,” Marcel Dekker Encyclopedias, 2005.
Fitch, J.C. and Sabrin Gebarin, Martin Williamson and George Arbocus, with George Totten, Editor, Chapter 21: “Foodgrade and the Food Processing Industry”, STLE/ CRC Handbook of Tribology, 2005.
Fitch, J.C. with George Totten, Editor, Chapter 32: “Conservation of Lubricants, Materials and Energy,” STLE/ CRC Handbook of Tribology, 2005.
Fitch, J.C., Seminar Coursebook, Effective Contamination Control, Noria Publishing, 2005-2006.
Fitch, J.C. and Sabrin Gebarin, Best Practices in Bulk Lubricant Storage and Handling, Noria Publishing, 2004.
Fitch, J. C., How to Select a Motor Oil and Filter for Your Car or Truck, Noria Publishing, 2nd Edition, 2004.
Fitch, J. C. and M. Barnes, et al, with George Totten as Editor, Chapter 24: “Hydrocarbon Analysis,” ASTM Fuels and Lubricants Manual, ASTM Press, June, 2003
Fitch, J.C. with Robert Bolt, Editor, Chapter: “Particle Counting,” Lubrication Guide, Published by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), October 2001.
Fitch, J.C. with George Totten as Editor, Chapter: “Advancements in Fluid Analysis Technologies and Strategies for Hydraulic System Condition-Based Maintenance,” Hydraulic Failure Analysis: Fluids, Components, and System Effects, ASTM Press, 2001
Fitch, J.C. and G. Trujillo, D. D. Troyer, Machinery Lubrication Coursebook, Noria Publishing, 2001-2006, Multiple Editions.
Fitch, J. C., Oil Analysis I & II Coursebook, Noria Publishing, 1998-2006, Multiple Editions.
Fitch, J.C. with Heinz P. Bloch, Editor/Author, Chapter 19, “Lubrication Analysis for Condition Monitoring,” Practical Lubrication for Industrial Facilities, Marcel Dekker, 2000
Troyer, D. D. & J. C Fitch, Oil Analysis Basics, Noria Publishing, 2000-2006, Multiple Editions.
Fitch, J. C. with John Mitchell as Editor, Chapter 11: “Strategies for Machinery Oil Analysis,” Operating Equipment Asset Management Handbook, Penn State Publishing, 2000 & 2006. First & Second Editions.
Fitch, J. C., The Lubrication Field Test and Inspection Guide, Noria Publishing, Booklet, 2000.
Fitch, J. C., Sourcebook for Used Oil Elements, Noria Publishing, Booklet. 2000.
Fitch, J. C. & D. Troyer, Editors, Practicing Oil Analysis Conference Proceedings, Noria Publishing, 1999-2002 Annual Conferences
Fitch, J. C. & D. Troyer, Editors, Lubrication Excellence Conference Proceedings, Noria Publishing, 2003-2006 Annual Conferences
Fitch, J.C., How to Develop a “Win-Win” Relationship with Your Oil Analysis Lab, Learning Resource Booklet, LRB.9801.1, Noria Publishing, 1998.
Fitch, J. C. with E. Richard Booser as Editor, Chapter 75: “Elements of an Oil Analysis Program,” STLE/ CRC Tribology Data Handbook, CRC Press, 1996.
Fitch, J. C., Oil Analysis and Proactive Maintenance, Seminar Course Book, Diagnetics, 1996.
Fitch, J. C., with A.K. Mehta as Editor, Chapter 32: “ A New Approach to Maintaining Industrial Equipment, ” Current Trends in Industrial Tribology, McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 1995.
Fitch, J. C., The Ten Reasons Why Oil Analysis Programs Fail and the Strategies That Effectively Overcome Them, Diagnetics, Inc., 1995 (Booklet).
Fitch, J. C. and H. Borden, “Comparison of Particle Counts Between Eight Commercial Oil Analysis Laboratories.” Technical Application Article No.8, Diagnetics, Inc., August, 1992 (Technical Bulletin).
Fitch, J. C., Handbook of Case Studies on Fluid Contamination Control, Published by Diagnetics, Inc., 1991, Booklet.
Published Interviews:
Interview with Prof. Peter Jost, “Interview with Luminary Professor H. Peter Jost,” Machinery Lubrication magazine, January-February issue, 2006
Interviewed by Mr. Krokawa, Editor of Journal of Economic Maintenance Tribology (Japan), “Progress of Lubrication Education and Certification,” Published in Vol. No. 475, September, 2005.
Interview with Mario Andretti, "The Greatest Racecar Driver of All Times," Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, March-April, 2003
Interviewed by Marian Hookham (Editor) "The Good Oil - Trends in Lubrication in the Mining Industry" Australia 's Mining Monthly, October, 2002.
Interviewed by Kathryn Carnes (Editor), “Measure by Measure,” Published in Lubricants World magazine, June, 2001.
Interviewed by Curt Bennink, (Staff Editor), “Maximize Oil Analysis ROI,” Published in Equipment Today magazine, August 2000.
Interviewed by Jeff Hawk (Staff Editor), “Online Oil Analysis Speeds Equipment Managers’ Response Time,” Construction Magazine, October, 2000.
Trade Magazine Editorial Columns:
Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Editor’s Page, 1998-2006
- The Importance of Provenance
- Tweaking the Eyes and Ears of Oil Analysis
- Beware of What You Measure
- A Much Closer Look at Particle Contamination
- Standby Equipment – Dealing with Oil Without Legs
- What do Canaries and Ferrous Density Meters Have in Common?
- The Agony of Diesel Engine Oil Particle Counts
- The Perils of Aerated Oils
- The Hazards of Water Handles
- Copper and Your Diesel Engine Oils
- Oil Analysis Reports – What’s Missing in the Comments?
- Sight Glass Oil Analysis
- Lubrication as a Professional
- Reliability's Dirty Little Secret
- Dipstick Oil Analysis
- What is the No. 1 Cause and the No. 1 Consequence of Wear?
- Silent Assumptions of Bearing Reliability
- Which Questions Does Your Oil Analysis Program Answer?
- How to Convince Your Boss to Let you Attend Lubrication Excellence 2003
- Managing Reliability in Real Time-the Risk Management Grid (RMG)
- Clean Oil Reduces Engine Fuel Consumption
- The Surface Tension Test—Is it Worth Resurrecting?
- Spot Check Your Cars Oil
- Today’s Oil Detectives Have a New Bag of Tricks
- The Hidden Cost of an Untrained Workforce
- Fallacies of Sampling Consistently
- How Telephone Poles are Like Filters
- You Can’t Fix a Problem You Don’t Know Exists
- World Class is What This Year's Conference is About-What it is and How to Get it.
- Oil Analysis Economics-Saving and Making Money
- The Six Most Expensive Oil Analysis Tests
- Top Ten Ways to Not be World Class at Machinery Lubrication
- The Augustus H. Gill Award for Oil Analysis Excellence
- Three Important Words for Success in Lubrication and Oil Analysis
- Ten Compelling Reasons to Attend Practicing Oil Analysis 2000
- In Search of a Definition - What is Oil Analysis?
- Why Should Managers Care About Oil?
- Oil Analysis Standards - What Are We Waiting For?
- Oil Analysis and the Lean Organization
- Is Your Oil Analysis Program a Quart Low?
- Oil is Not a Fine Wine
- Adopt a New Philosophy
- Choose Your Weapon
- First an Idea - Now a Reality
- Deploying the Invisible Filter
- Surviving the Data Jungle
- Your Oil Is Talking...But Are You Listening?
Machinery Lubrication Magazine, As I See It, Column, 2001 through 2006
- In Search of a Root Cause
- 12-Step Program - For Recovering Addicts of Lubrication Neglect
- Evolution of Maintenance Man
- How to Give Your Machine a Physical
- Filter Economy - Insider Tips on Managing the Costs of Lubrication Filtration
- Receive a Contamination Control Transfusion in Three Days
- Lubricant Quality and the Chain of Custody
- Flushing and the Voice Within Your Oil
- Flushing Strategy Rationalization
- Navigating the Maze of Flushing Tactics
- When to Perform a Flush
- Lubrication Genesis
- Lubrication Excellence 2004 - It's All About Learning
- How Grease Kills
- How Your Motives Influence Motor Oil Selection - Have You Heard About the New GF-4 Motor Oils?
- Headspace Management - Are You in On This Best-Kept Secret?
- The Difference Between Good Lubrication and Good Lubricants
- Should New Lubricant Deliveries be Tested
- Ask You OEM to Accessorize New Equipment for Lubrication Excellence
- Wanted: Lubrication Management Professionals
- Aren’t Machines Supposed to Wear Out?
- New Lubrication Commandments, Conserve Energy, Protect the Environment
- Proactive Maintenance's Unruly Cousin
- Lubrication UFOs
- Demystifying Sludge and Varnish
- From Whence Dirt Comes
- The Perfect Storm . . . Are You Secretly Waiting?
- At Last, A Lubrication Magazine for Maintenance Professionals
Trade Magazine Technical Articles:
Fitch, J.C. “How Grease Kills,” Reliable Plant magazine, Jan.-Feb., 2006
Fitch, J.C., “The Difference Between Good Lubrication and Good Lubricants,” LUBE 2005, Issue No. 70, Dec. 2005.
Fitch, J.C., “New Equipment That’s Built for Lube Excellence,” Reliable Plant magazine, Nov.-Dec., 2005
Fitch, J.C., “Hey, Aren’t Machines Supposed to Wear Out?” Reliable Plant magazine, Sept.-Oct., 2005
Fitch, J.C., “Demystifying Sludge and Varnish,” Reliable Plant magazine, July-August, 2005
Fitch, J.C., “To Flush or Not to Flush,” Power Magazine, Vol. 149, No. 5, June, 2005.
Fitch, J.C., “Aren’t Machines Suppose to Wear Out?” Gear Product News, April, 2005.
Gebarin, S and J. C. Fitch, “Origin of Spherical Particles in Lubricants,” Practicing Oil Analysis, March-April, 2005.
Troyer, D. D. and J. C. Fitch, “Lubrication Training in the Reliability Era,” ILMA Compoundings, February, 2005.
Dinslage, M and J.C. Fitch and S. Gebarin, "Bulk Lubricant Storage and Handling", Machinery Lubrication Magazine, September, 2004
Fitch, J. C., “The Basics of Used Oil Sampling”, Practicing Oil Analysis, Jul-Aug, 2004
Fitch, J.C., "Implementing oil and lubrication best practices," Plant Engineering and Maintenance, December, 2003.
Gebarin, S. and J. C. Fitch, "Determining Proper Oil and Filter Change Intervals: Can Onboard Automotive Sensors Help?" Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, November-December, 2003
Fitch, J.C., "Execute Lubrication," Asphalt Contractor magazine, April, 2003.
Fitch, J.C., "Deploying the Invisible Filter," Fluid Power Journal, September/October, 2003
Fitch, J. C. "Effective Lube Oil Management," Pages 20-25, Power Magazine (Platts), October, 2003.
Fitch, J. C., “Why Lubricant Supply Contracts No Longer Go to the Lowest Bidder,” Machinery Lubrication magazine, Jul-Aug, 2001.
Fitch, J. C., “Scoring the Condition-Based Oil Change Decision,” Machinery Lubrication magazine, May-Jun, 2001.
Fitch, J. C., “Oil and Glycol Don’t Mix,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Jul-Aug, 2001.
Fitch, J. C., “Troubleshooting Viscosity Excursions,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, May-Jun, 2001.
Fitch, J. C., “Vacuum Distillation for the Removal of Water and Other Volatile Contaminants,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Mar-Apr, 2001.
Troyer, D. D. and J. C. Fitch, “Announcing the International Council for Machinery Lubrication,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Nov-Dec, 2000.
Fitch, J. C., “Tricks to Classifying Wear Metals and Other Used Oil Suspensions,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Sep-Nov, 2000.
Fitch, J. C. “The Enduring Flash Point Test,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Mar-Apr, 2000.
Fitch, J. C., “Particle Counting: The Invisible Filter,” Maintenance Technology, March, 2000.
Fitch, J. C., “Defining and Executing Excellence in Lubrication,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Jan-Feb, 2000.
Fitch, J. C., “Sludge and Varnish: Two Puzzling Contaminants,” Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazine, December, 2000.
Fitch, J.C., “Using Oil Analysis to Control Varnish and Sludge,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, May-Jun, 1999.
Fitch, J.C., “Maximizing Fault Detection in Rotating Equipment Using Wear Debris Analysis,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Mar-Apr, 1999.
Fitch, J.C., “The Influence of Bottle Cleanliness and Sample Agitation on Particle Count Trends,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Mar-Apr, 1999.
Fitch, J.C., “Oil Analysis for the New Millennium,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Jan-Feb, 1999.
Fitch, J.C., “Using Oil Analysis to Monitor the Depletion of Defoamant Additives,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, July-August, 1998.
Fitch, J.C., “What Particles Mean and Why They Need To Be Monitored and Controlled,” Practicing Oil Analysis magazine, Sept-October, 1998.
Fitch, J. C. and V. Porter, “Proactive Maintenance is a Blueprint for Success,” Plant Services magazine, CMMS/PdM, April, 1995.
Fitch, E. C., “Establishing and Maintaining Levels of Cleanliness,” Plant Services magazine, October, 1994.
Fitch, J. C., “Proactive Maintenance is the 90's Cost Reduction Strategy for Diesel Engines and Gas Turbines,” Maintenance Magazine - Australia and New Zealand, July, 1994.
Fitch, J. C., “Proactive Maintenance - A Cost-Reduction Strategy for the 90's.” Diesel Progress, August, 1992.
Fitch, J. C., “Proactive Maintenance - The Cost-Reduction Strategy for the 90's.” Diesel & Gas Turbine Worldwide, June, 1992.
Fitch, J. C., “Proactive Maintenance Targets Extending Machine Life.” Coal magazine, October, 1992.
Fitch, J.C. and V. Porter, “Proactive Maintenance is a Blueprint for Success.” Plant Services magazine, October, 1992.
Fitch, J. C., “Contaminant Monitoring: The Overlooked Predictive Technique,” Maintenance Technology magazine, January, 1992.
Fitch, J. C., “Proactive Maintenance: The Buzz Word for the 90's,” Utility Construction & Maintenance magazine, September/October, 1991.
Fitch, J. C., “Water Removing Filters -- the Latest Entry Into Hydraulic Filtration,” Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazine, January, 1989.
Fitch, J. C. and J. Allred, “Hydraulic Fluid Analysis: Avoiding the Pitfalls; Part 1: Careful Sampling and
Correct Procedures Are Essential to Exploit This Valuable Maintenance Tool,” Hydraulics & Pneumatics
magazine, January, 1988.
Fitch, J. C. and J. Allred, “Hydraulic Fluid Analysis: Avoiding the Pitfalls; Part 2: Interpreting Test Results,”
Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazine, December, 1987.
Fitch, J. C., “Crucial and Healthy (Real-Time Machine Health Monitoring),” Production Engineering magazine, February, 1984.
Fitch, J. C., “Developing Automation Applications: How to Identity and Implement High Yield Projects,” Industrial Engineering magazine, November, 1981.
Technical Journals, Symposia & Conference Papers:
Fitch, J.C. and S. Gebarin, “Review of Degradation Mechanisms Leading to Sludge and Varnish in Modern Turbine Oil Formulations,” Oxidation and Testing of Turbine Oils Symposium, Norfolk, VA, Dec., 2005.
Fitch, J.C., “Optimizing Oil Change Intervals to Reduce Oil Consumption,” 2005 Lubrication Excellence Conference Proceedings, March, 2005.
Fitch, J. C., "Doubling Diesel Engine Rebuild Intervals," Lubrication Excellence 2004 Conference Proceedings, March, 2004, Nashville, Tennessee.
Fitch, J. C. and Sabrin Khaled Gebarin, "Advances in Automotive Oil Change Sensors," Lubrication Excellence 2004 Conference Proceedings, March, 2004, Nashville, Tennessee.
Fitch, J. C., “Lubrication Strategies for Doubling Diesel Engine Rebuild Intervals,” Lubrication Excellence 2003 Conference Proceedings, April, 2003, Houston, Texas
Fitch, J. C., “Optimizing Oil Change Intervals to Reduce Lubricant Consumption” Lubrication Excellence 2003 Conference Proceedings, April, 2003, Houston, Texas
Fitch, J. C., “Optimizing Oil Change Intervals to Reduce Lubricant Consumption,” Practicing Oil Analysis Conference Proceedings, 2001/2002, Tulsa, OK.
Fitch, J. C., “How to Select an Oil Analysis Lab to Meet Your Needs,” Practicing Oil Analysis Conference Proceedings, 2001/2002, Tulsa, OK.
Fitch, J. C., “The Usefulness of Particle Counting in Oil Analysis,” EPRI/NMAC Lube Notes, November, 2002
Troyer, Drew & J. C. Fitch, “Skills Standards Development and Competency Assurance for Machinery Lubrication Technicians,” 2nd World Tribology Congress, Vienna Austria, September, 2001.
Troyer, Drew, & J. C. Fitch, “Precision Lubrication for the Power Generation Industry,” Electric Power Research Institute, Maintenance and Reliability Conference, August, 2001.
Fitch, J. C., “Sampling Methods for Used Oil Analysis,” Lubrication Engineering, March, 2000.
Fitch, J. C., “Best Practices in Maximizing Fault Detection in Rotating Equipment Using Wear Debris Analysis,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Condition Monitoring, Swansea, Wales, April, 1999.
Fitch, J. C., “Simplify Oil Analysis with Easy Tests and Inspections,” Practicing Oil Analysis Conference Proceedings, Tulsa, OK, Oct, 1999.
Fitch, J. C., “Elements of a Successful Oil Analysis Program-Part II Selection of Tests,” Lubrication Engineering, September, 1998.
Fitch, J.C., “Elements of a Successful Oil Analysis Program-Part I Oil Sampling,” Lubrication Engineering, August, 1998.
Fitch, J.C., “Proactive and Predictive Strategies for Setting Oil Analysis Alarms and Limits,” Joint Oil Analysis Program Conference Proceedings, U.S. Dept. of Defense, May, 1998.
Fitch, J.C., “Proactive Maintenance and Oil Analysis in Mining Industry,” Maintenance 2000 Conference Proceedings, May 1998.
Fitch, J.C., “Strategies for Setting Oil Analysis Limits,” Enteract Conference Proceedings, April 1998.
Fitch, J.C., “What Particles Mean,” Reliability Week Conference Proceedings, Sept., 1998.
Fitch, J. C. and Holly Borden, “Lubricant-Based Techniques For Condition Monitoring,” Maintenance Journal, July, 1996.
Fitch, J. C., “Applying Satellite Communications Technology to On-Line Oil Analysis of Crankcase Diesel Engine Lubricants,” Proceedings, Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association, Winter Meeting, Orlando, Florida, February, 1995.
Troyer, D. and J. C. Fitch, “An Introduction to Fluid Contamination Analysis,” P/PM Technology magazine, June 1995.
Fitch, J. C., “A New Approach To Maintaining Industrial Machinery,” Current Trends in Industrial Tribology, TATA McGraw Hill, 1995.
Fitch, E. C. and Simeon Jaggernauth, “Moisture -- The Second Most Destructive Lubricant Contaminant, Part One - Its Effects On Bearing Life,” Proceedings of the JOAP Condition Monitoring International Conference. November, 1994.
Fitch, J. C. and Simeon Jaggemauth, “Moisture - The Second Most Destructive Lubricant Contaminant and Its Effects On Bearing Life,” Proceedings of the Predictive Maintenance Technology National Conference, November, 1994, and P/PM Magazine, December, 1994.
Troyer, Drew D. and J. C. Fitch, “An Introduction to Fluid Contamination Analysis,” Proceedings of the Predictive Maintenance Technology National Conference, November, 1994.
Fitch, J. C., “The Accuracy and Reliability of Optical Particle Counters with Industrial Oils and Hydraulic Fluids,” Diagnetics, Inc., PB No. 9, 1994.
Fitch, J. C. and Stuart Bents, “Applying Satellite Communications Technology to Condition-Based Maintenance for Mobile Equipment,” Condition Monitoring '94 Proceedings on an International Conference on Condition Monitoring, Swansea, U.K., March, 1994.
Fitch, J. C. and H. Borden, “Lubricant-Based Techniques for the Condition Monitoring of Non-Circulating Gear and Bearing Systems,” P/PM Technology magazine, August, 1993.
Borden, H. J. and J. C. Fitch, “Proactive Maintenance - The New Technology For Cost Efficient Contamination Control of Mechanical Machinery,” 47th Meeting of the Mechanical Failures Prevention Group (MFPG), April, 13, 1993.
Fitch, J. C. and H. Borden, “Lubricant-Based Techniques for the Condition Monitoring of Non-Circulating Gear and Bearing Systems.” Proceedings of the National Conference of Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, Dallas, Texas, November, 1992.
Fitch, J. C. and H. Borden, “Interpreting Contaminant Analysis Trends Into a Proactive and Predictive
Maintenance Strategy.” The 4th International Conference on Profitable Conditioning Monitoring, Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK, December, 1992.
Fitch, J. C., “Proactive Maintenance Can Yield More Than a Ten-Fold Savings Over Conventional Predictive/Preventive Maintenance Programs.” 1992 Predictive Maintenance Indaba Proceedings, South Africa, September, 1992.
Borden, H. and J. C. Fitch, “Particle Contamination - Both a Cause and a Result of Mechanical Failure.” Proceedings of 16th Annual Meeting of the Vibration Institute, June 9-11, 1992.
Borden, H. and J. C. Fitch, “Use of Lubricant Proactive Maintenance and Contamination Control to Achieve
Predictable Machine-Life Extension.” 47th Annual Meeting of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication
Engineers (STLE), May, 1992.
Borden, H. and J. C. Fitch, “Extensive Cost Saving Opportunity from Strategic Implementation of Proactive Maintenance in the Iron and Steel Industry.” Association of Iron and Steel Engineers, Spring Conference, 1992.
Borden, H. and J. C. Fitch, “Strategic Implementation and Cost Benefit of Contamination Control,” Proceedings of the International Fluid Power Applications Conference, March, 1992.
Fitch, J. C. and I.T. Hong, Condition Monitoring, Chapter 13, edited by 3. R. McEwan, Published by Elsevier, 1991.
Fitch, J. C., “Contaminant Monitoring Targets Root Causes of Machinery Problems,” P/PM Technology magazine, Volume 4, Issue 2, March/April, 1991.
Fitch, J. C. and I. T. Hong, “Model of a Fuzzy Logic Expert System For Real-Time Condition Control of A
Hydraulic System,” The Condition Monitoring Journal and 3rd International Conference, London, U.K., October, 1990.
Blok, P. and J. C. Fitch, “Concept and Application of a Portable Contaminant Monitor for Hydraulic Systems,” 9th Aachener Conference on Fluid Power, March 1990, West Germany.
Blok, Peter, Jim C. Fitch, and Kim A. Hodgson. "Measuring Contaminant Levels in the Field (Bestimmung des Olreinheitsgrades on Ort und Stelle)." Olhydraulik und Pneumatik, 34. No. 5. 1990.
Fitch, J. C. and D. Dyer, “Model of a Knowledge-Based Expert System for Real-Time Condition Control of a Hydraulic System,” SAE Paper 891937, International Off-Highway & Powerplant Congress and Exposition, 1989.
Blok, P. and J. C. Fitch, “Filter Konnen das Wasser aus Hydraulikol Entfernen,” Olhydraulik und Pneumatik, July, 1989.
Blok, P. and J. C. Fitch, “Filtreren Van Water Uit Hydraulische Olie,” PT Werktuigbouw, April, 1989.
Fitch, J. C., “Fluid Conditioning of Aviation Hydraulic Fluids,” Proceedings, Commercial Aircraft and Helicopter Panel, SAE Committee A-6, Aerospace Fluid Power and Control Technologies, April, 1987.
Fitch, J. C., “Systems and Methods for Real-Time Condition Monitoring of Mechanical Machinery,” SAE Paper 861308, International Off-Highway and Powerplant Congress and Exposition. Additionally, this paper was selected for and republished in the 1986 SAE TRANSACTIONS.
Fitch, J. C., “Quantifying the Contaminant Tolerance of Hydraulic Systems Using the ‘Contaminant Life Index’,” National Conference On Fluid Power Transactions, 1986.
Fitch, J. C., “Theory, Design, and Performance Characteristics of a Direct-Reading Portable Solid Contaminant Analyzer,” SAE Paper 860738. 1986 Earthmoving Industry Conference. Additionally, this paper was selected for and republished in the 1986 SAE TRANSACTIONS.
Fitch, J. C.; “The Influence of Marketing on the Design of Fluid-Power Products,” The BFPR Journal, October 1982. This article was selected for presentation at the 1981 Annual BFPR Conference.
Fitch, J. C., and E. C. Fitch, “Safety Considerations in Fluid Power Products -- Design Aspects,” The BFPR Journal, July 1979.
Fitch, J. C., “Safety Considerations in Fluid Power Products -- Motivation Aspects,” The BFPR Journal, April, 1979.
Fitch, J. C., “The Heritage of Fluid Power,” The BFPR Journal, January, 1979. |
