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Standards of turbine oil

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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 Minimac study your maintenance needs and

Mandatory properties for steam & gas turbine oil

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  1. Steam Turbine Oil a) Good Demulsibility: Means the ability to release water, This is important when the equipment is operating in humid climates or in a plant atmosphere that is wet or humid. b) Foam Suppression and Air Release: Foam is used whenever there is a possibility of liquid fire. The Foam will mix with water and then expand over the liquid that is on fire, cool the fire, and will finally suffocate it. c) Anti-rust protection: Rustproofing is the prevention or delay of rusting. d) Anti-wear protection (Certain Cases) : Antiwear additives (AW additives) are lubricant components that chemically react with Oil to protect metal-to-metal contact between parts of gears.\ 2. Gas Turbine Oil a) Anti – Corrosion Protection: Help protect the base oil from oxidation and the metal from damage by corrosive acids. b) Anti – Scuff (Certain Cases): Anti-scuff additives are designed to react with the parent metal surfaces to provide protection under severe loads and high temperatures where