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  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 functionality. 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-properties-steam-gas-turbine-oil-anshuman-agrawal-mlt-1-/ We at Min...

  As a part 2 of #knowyouroil series, we will discuss about   Particle Contamination.   Whenever we talk about contamination the first thing that comes to our mind is solid particles that we can see or feel. But what we do not understand is how big a particle can really cause wear and tear to your machines, can all contaminants be seen with naked eyes? Is it too late to wait until then? To answer the above questions we must first understand the actual clearance size of the different types of lubrication film formed between  rolling > and  rotating  components which is essential for providing proper lubrication. Oil film thickness in machinery is measured in microns (µm), or one-millionth of a meter. For queries related to Oil Testing, follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minimacsystemsprivatetlimited Below are the finest tolerance found in different types of components. When small particles, which cannot be seen through human eyes, pass through the c...

  Oxidation Stability:  Oxidation stability is a chemical reaction that occurs with a combination of the lubricant and oxygen. The rate of oxidation is accelerated by high temperatures, water, acids, and catalysts such as copper. The service life of a lubricant reduces with an increase in temperature. Viscosity Index:  The viscosity index (VI) is an arbitrary, unit-less measure of a fluids change in viscosity relative to temperature change. It is mostly used to characterise the viscosity-temperature behaviour of lubricating oils. The higher the VI, the more stable the viscosity remains over temperature fluctuations. Filterability:  Capable of being filtered or separated by filtering. Low Sludging Formation Tendency:  Having low sludge formation tendency. To know more about sludging, read:  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-varnish-its-effects-anshuman-agrawal We at Minimac study your maintenance needs and provide the best solution. We believe in  Dis...

  It is a well-known fact that lubricant’s key responsibility is surface separation and protection. It reduces friction and saves a lot of costs that a company incurs in events of premature failure. One of the things that people talk about very seldom is when to lubricate and how much to lubricate. Does over lubrication saves or increases the maintenance expense? Is there a sweet spot or optimum point for lubrication? In this article, we will discuss how to work around your lubrication schedule to save on operational costs and simultaneously reduce energy consumption? To get answers ping us: +91 7030901266 As presented in a report by Dr. H. Peter Jost’s Projected Economic Benefits Associated With Improved Lubrication Design and Practice,  “A large percentage of lubrication programs operate inefficiently and on auto-pilot”. Some of the properties where too little or excess consumes too much energy: Viscosity Grease Consistency Grease Load Oil Volume Filtration Grease Bleed Summ...