Minimac Systems Pvt. Ltd.

  Success is FUELED by Challenges and Problems. One example of a thermal power plant, the UMPP (Ultra Mega Power Project) 2*800MW, had to deal with such a challenging problem. An early shutdown of the unit in the 2021 plant is called an annual shutdown. During start-up, they found oil quality is not up to mark to circulate in the system. After cleaning 72 thousand liters of Oil, it was essential to operate the plant within 3 to 4 days to keep quality as per standard. The head of maintenance of the unit looked up to find a reliable and trustworthy name in the market for the work and then approached Minimac Systems Pvt. Ltd. for the rescue. Manufacturer & Supplier of Oil Purification & Reconditioning Plants, Allied Machinery, & Laser Particle Counters. So the Minimac team took on the challenge – 72 hours to filter 72 kiloliters of Oil. It was a huge challenge, with the team familiar with its capabilities, but to drive the machine to the site and do the job on time was a b...

Introduction Moisture contamination in oil is one of the leading causes of equipment failure in industrial machinery, hydraulics, and lubrication systems. Even small amounts of Moisture can lead to severe consequences, from corrosion to inefficient lubrication. As a result, understanding the causes, effects, and prevention strategies for Moisture contamination in oil is crucial to ensuring the longevity and performance of machinery. In this article, we will explore how Moisture infiltrates lubricants, the risks it poses to your machinery, and how to manage and prevent Moisture contamination for optimal equipment performance. How Does Moisture Contaminate Oil? Moisture contamination in oil can occur in several ways. Understanding the primary sources of contamination is the first step in managing and preventing it effectively. Common Sources of Moisture Contamination: Condensation: In machinery that operates at varying temperatures, condensation is a common cause of Moisture contaminatio...

Introduction: Oil is critical in mechanical systems, helping to provide a protective barrier to lower friction, heat, and wear between mechanical parts. This paper focuses on the importance of drawing appropriate samples and the method of analysis, all with the aim of the healthy assessment of machinery. The Role of Lubricating Oils Lubricating Oil, the Lifeblood of Your Equipment Lubricating oils are the “lifeblood” of every engine and machine. These key roles include: 1. Friction Control:  Lubricating oils provide a layer between contacting surfaces to reduce friction between them to a minimum. This reduction in friction increases efficiency, as well as the life of the mechanical part, by reducing the wear and tear that occurs during normal operation. 2. Control wear:  When you reduce friction, lubricants minimize the wear of parts that would otherwise have been worn from contact with each other direct contact, so the machine could still function without any problems over a ...

What is a Turbine EH System ? The most vital equipment of a power plant is the Electro-Hydraulic Control system (EHC system) of a turbine. It is the very soul of a turbine that directs steam into the turbine. An EHC failure can stop the turbine and then set off a series of events that will ultimately synchronize all processes in the power plant. The manager responsible for Operation & Maintenance finds it most challenging to keep the EHC system breakdown-free and operating reliably.  Since there is high steam pressure & temperature surrounding a steam turbine from a safety compliance perspective, it is mandatory to use Fire Resistant Fluids (FRF) for hydraulic control of the EHC system. A synthetic fluid with chemical tri-xylenyl phosphate ester, specially designed for the application, provides the most exposure to fire resistance. Polar fluids, such as phosphate esters, are not only efficient for lubricating under harsh conditions but also exhibit a high-performance range....

Introduction:  The Commonly Ignored Peril of Over-Greasing When it comes to your industrial machinery, maintenance is synonymous with keeping your equipment in top-notch condition. But what is sometimes overlooked, yet can also have considerable adverse effects, is over-greasing. Although most companies take desired steps to keep machinery well lubricated, most have no idea that over lubrication can lead to expensive machine breakdown, unplanned downtime, and irreversible failures. In this article, we will discuss the hazards of over-greasing, why it happens, and how to prevent it and keep your equipment running as it should. What is Overgreasing? Over-greasing is simply applying too much grease to a component, often in excess of the recommended amount. In theory, if a little lube improves the performance of your equipment, then more lube should help it even better, right? Wrong! Too much grease leads to a variety of issues that reduce machinery performance and spoil equipment in t...

  Introduction Water contamination in oil is one of the most common causes of industrial machinery, hydraulics, and lubrication system failures. Moisture, in any amount, can wreak havoc from corrosion to wasted lubrication. Therefore, to assure the durability and functionality of the machinery, the causes, consequences, and solutions of Moisture pollution in oil should be recognized. In this article, we will break down the entry routes of Moisture into the lubricants, the threat it leads to your machinery, and how to manage & prevent Moisture contamination for the most efficient operation of your equipment. How does moisture-contaminated oil ? There are multiple ways moisture can contaminate oil. Knowledge of the main contamination sources is the first step in effective management and prevention of contamination. Common Causes of Moisture Contamination: Condensation:  Condensation is a frequent source of Moisture contamination in machines that work at different temperature...