Consider synthetic lubricants for process machinery

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1995 · Hydrocarbon Processing; (United States)

OSTI ID:6876479

Bloch, H P ^[1]; Pate, Jr, A R ^[2]

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1. Bloch, (Heinz P.), Montgomery, TX (United States)
2. Summit Industrial Products, Tyler, TX (United States)

Judicious application of properly formulated synthetic lubricants can benefit a wide spectrum of process machinery. This informed usage is very likely to drive down overall maintenance and downtime expenditures and can markedly improve plant efficiency. The paper describes the origin of synthetic lubricants, then explains the principal features and attributes of the six base fluids: synthetic hydrocarbon fluids; organic esters; polyglycols; phosphate esters; silicones; and blends of the synthetic lubricants. The paper discusses the properties and advantages and gives brief highlights of successful case histories of the use of synthetic lubricants. These include: circulating oil system for furnace air preheaters; Right angle gear drives for fin fan coolers; plant-wide oil mist systems; and pulverizing mills in coal-fired generating plant. In the last case, an economic analysis is done to point out the savings possible in lubricant consumption cost, reduced maintenance cost, lubricant disposal cost, and reduction in power consumption.

• OSTI ID: 6876479
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Processing; (United States), Vol. 74:1; ISSN 0018-8190
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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