Expert oil analysis reduces lubrication costs
Expert oil analysis reduces lubrication costs
2 Pages— CHEMICALS CASE STUDY - CHEMICAL MANUFACTURER, NORTH EAST ENGLAND Expert oil analysis reduces lubrication costs ABB uncover cost savings and help ensure the integrity of critical equipment. A common response to problems with lubrication systems is to change the oil. However, this can be costly and doesn’t always solve the root cause of the problem. There is another way. A UK chemical plant used a 3-stage, integrally geared centrifugal compressor to provide process air. This compressor had a 5,000 litre, circulating oil system which lubricated the gears and bearings, using ISO VG 42 mineral based turbine oil. Due to the critical nature of the machine, it was subject to a wide range of condition monitoring activities, including routine oil sample analysis. When a key measure i
