Turbine Oils Formulated for Uptime and Long Life
Oil problems are estimated to be the cause of nearly one-fifth of all forced turbine outages, according to “A Comprehensive Guide to Industrial Turbine Lubricants,” by Afton Chemical Corp. Chief among the various mechanisms inside a turbine system that can result in degradation of the oil while in service are oxidation and thermal degradation. Lubrication Engineers has created unique blends of high performing gas combustion turbine oil, combined cycle turbine oil, steam turbine oil, hydroelectric turbine oil and environmentally friendly turbine oil to protect the parts of even the most high-maintenance machines.
Turbine Oil Formulation
Turbine oil formulations are relatively simple; they are a mixture of the following ingredients: Base oil, corrosion inhibitors, oxidation inhibitors, defoamants, and demulsifiers. The base oil is usually 97 percent or more of the turbine oil formula. Additives are blended into the base oil at low levels to protect both the oil and the turbine parts. Additives should be chosen so that they provide optimized performance in the turbine, per OEM requirements. However, many newer turbine oils have been formulated with base oils that were refined with newer techniques. Most laboratory bench test data indicate that the use of these new base fluids should provide longer lubricant life in field applications. Unfortunately, this has not been found to be true. In addition to the newer base fluids, studies have linked certain antioxidant combinations to the formation of sludge and varnish.
Lubrication Engineers has found that its Monolec® Turbine Oils eliminate these problems. How? LE’s Monolec Turbine Oils are formulated using a specially optimized mix of base oils and additives, including Monolec, LE’s exclusive wear-reducing additive. Field experience has shown that this formulation provides the proper synergy between the turbine and the turbine oil. The LE technical staff has conducted hundreds of hours researching, formulating and testing turbine oils to come up with products that exceed performance expectations.
Whether your business relies on mainline turbines or peaking turbines, LE’s premium turbine oils will inject new life into your equipment, relieving it of excessive temperatures and enabling it to bear heavy loads with greater ease. LE’s versatile turbine oils meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer requirements for many turbines, generators and governors; they provide long-lasting performance, excellent water separation, rust and oxidation resistance, nonfoaming performance, and resistance to varnish and sludge formation.
