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 After China and the United States of America (USA), India is the world's 3rd largest power producer currently producing 373,029.35MW of power. Catering to the huge population of India. Let’s take a glance at the power generation sector in India. 62% of the total production of power is generated by thermal energy sources  23.9% is produced from Renewable Energy Sources such as wind and solar, 12.3% is produced from Hydro Energy & 1.8% is produced from Nuclear Energy. In order to match the ever-increasing demand of the market, power production is increasing every passing day. India's electricity consumption has increased by approximately 2 folds in the last decade from 199,877 MW at the end of the 11th Five-Year Plan (2012) to 373,029 MW in 2020.  Sustainable development is very necessary for an industry that operates 24/7. To fulfill the demand of the market it is necessary to keep the machinery healthy and for healthy machinery selection of the rig

  INTRODUCTION The market studies done by the various analyst on “Global market analysis on Turbine oil “forecast that the global turbine oil market to grow at a CAGR of 3.498% during the period 2017-2021 and the market size has a potential to grow by 1500.05 K MT during 2020-2024, and its momentum will accelerate during the forecast period. Turbine oil manufacturers are continuously working with OEMs to provide high-performance turbine oils to meets the rising demands globally. Nowadays the industries are more focused on extending the life of both lubricants and the equipment by implementing a robust  Reliability lubrication Program . In this article, we have tried to cover the maximum information about turbine oil which could help the power generation & manufacturing industries to move further with a cost-effective sustainable solution. TURBINE & ITS LUBRICATION SYSTEM The turbine which is the heart of the power plant extracts thermal energy from high-pressure steam and conve

Do’s : 1. Ensure taking a work permit from the site in charge and conduct a Tool Box Talk. 2. All electrical jobs to be conducted by a certified electrician. 3. Ensure all the equipment is flameproof. 4. Equipment that operates in three-phase power should have double neutral earthing. 5. The use of an Earth-leakage circuit breaker is a must for all the equipment. 6. The current rating for all equipment should not be greater than 30Amps. 7. Ensure use of proper rating Direct On Line Motor Starter in individual machines. 8. Ensure use of proper armored cables for the main power connection. 9. If there are cable lying on the road crossings or pathways should be covered and concealed to protect them from physical damage. 10. Cables without any joints should be used at all times. 11. Cables should be laid above the ground to the maximum possible extend. 12. Electrical connections should be kept clean, dry, and tight at all times. 13. Ensure all power supplies

*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 Test :  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 the 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. Inspect for signs of foami