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  Lubricants are like the blood of a machine. If not taken care of properly may lead to some serious damage. There are many activities carried out for Lubrication Reliability and Contamination Control such as oil condition monitoring, oil filtration, and oil flushing. Oil Flushing is one of those important activities that is carried out during various stages such as pre-commissioning, commissioning, and scheduled/preventive maintenance. This activity is mainly carried out in Oil & Gas and petrochemical industries.  It plays an important role in the smooth and reliable operations of machines. Not only does it remove contamination such as varnish, sludge, and dirt from equipment but also avoids unplanned shutdown.  Although, there have been many myths around oil flushing due to which this activity is often overlooked. Let’s take a look at such myths one by one. 1 Oil Flushing is only considered as a Pre Commissioning a...

  Turbine Control System is the heart of a turbine. Fire Resistant Fluid (FRF ) also known as EH Oil used in the Turbine control system for providing lubrication and smooth functioning. They tend to lose their TAN (Total Acid Number) value with time and continuous operation. Maintaining TAN value and keeping the oil free from all types of contaminants is very essential for the uninterrupted working of the Turbine Control System. Our MLC-TRIX Series is helpful in reducing 4 types of contaminants from lubricating and hydraulic systems. The system is beneficial in reducing the total acid number (TAN) from higher levels to within acceptable levels maintaining solid contaminants and water contamination in the oil within acceptable limits. Minimac uses the proven technology for reconditioning EH oil i.e. TAN Reduction by Ion Exchange method (TRIX) , MLC LVDH TRIX 20 which is a combo pack designed for simultaneous reduction of TAN, moisture, and NAS value of the EHC fluid. Learn in detai...

  Oil Reclamation: Everything you need to know !! Oil Reclamation / Regeneration is the process of restoring the oil’s performance characteristics to its original new condition. Reclamation allows used oil to be used over and over again without the need for disposal. Hence it is very cost-effective and proves to be beneficial for companies dealing with a large number of Lubricants. Oil reclamation requires an oil sample to determine the type of contaminants and chemical substances present in the oil. We are able to remove not only water but other types of contaminants as well like solid and moisture with a combination of technologies. Minimac's ELC-TRIX series is all-around equipment for Oil Reclamation and is chosen by industries globally for Lubrication Reliability. The benefits of Oil Reclamation !! Oil Reclamation is a very underrated practice in our industry as the myths around it still prevail. On the contrary, it has benefits that'll not just save equipment from breakdo...

  *Test Parameters: 1. Viscosity 2. Viscosity Index 3. Flash Point 4. Pour Point 5. Demulsification 6. Copper Corrosion 7. Acid Number 8. Foam Characteristics 9. Oxidation Characteristics 10. Water Separation 11. Rust Prevention 12. Cleanliness 13. Water Content * Oxidation Stability Tes t :  Turbine Oil Oxidation Stability Test (TOST) is a valuable tool in order to indicate oil life for lubricants that are continuously exposed to gross water contaminations, high temperatures, and air entrainment in field service. ASTM D943 commonly referred to as Turbine Oil. Oxidation Stability Test (TOST), is widely used in the lubrication industry to evaluate oxidation stability. *Best Practices for Steam Turbine Lubrication:  1. Keep Oil Clean, Cool and Dry 2. Install High Capture Efficiency Breathers to your Oil Respective Oil Tanks 3. Monitor returning bearing oil temperature regularly 4. Maintain proper alignment 5....

  Standards related to Turbine Oil. A) BSI (British Standards) – BSI BS 489:1999 –  Specification For Turbine Lubricants B) DIN (German Institute for Standardization DIN 51515-1, 51515-2 –  This document specifies minimum requirements for oils for high thermal stress (high-temperature service) in turbines C) ABB (ABB Group) ABB G12106 -  Ultra-clean turbine oil, Long-life, Rust & Oxidation-inhibited circulating oil. D) ASTM International – ASTM D4304  – Define the properties of the mineral and synthetic oil-based turbine lubricating oils that are functionally interchangeable with existing oils of this type, are compatible with most existing machinery components, and with appropriate field maintenance, will maintain their functional. E) GE (General Electric) GE: GEK-32568 –  Lubricating Oil Recommendations for Gas Turbines With Bearing Ambients above 500°F (260°C) Also read:  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mandatory-properti...

  It has been seen that 80% of premature machine failure is due to lube oil contamination. Many people believe that replacing contaminated oil with new oil can help solve machine failure. But is that completely true? As per international standards like NAS/ISO, new oil is not completely clean. Some of the main reasons behind that could be poor storage practices or lubrication packaging. If you remove the contaminated oil from the system, impurities still remain in the system until they are flushed. Introducing new oil in the system without cleaning the system leads to contamination of the new oil leading to no change in the premature breakdown situation. Instead of oil change why not reuse? If the oil is filtered and reused, then there will be no need to change or replace the oil for the next couple of years. Not only will it increase the life of oil but will also decrease the cost of operation and maintenance.   By studying your pain areas and maintenance needs, we offer the ...