Centrifuges cut oil change costs in half at NYC shopping mall

Journal Article · Thu Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Energy Manage. Tech.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6131772

Gustafson, B J

This article describes the use of centrifuges in five double turbocharged engines in an energy plant at a New York City shopping mall. The result of the use of the centrifuges has been a marked decrease in the use of lubricating oil. While the mechanics formerly changed oil and filters twice a year, they now only change it when the oil analysis says they should. So far it has been estimated that an oil change is needed only once a year, cutting oil and filter usage in half. An estimated annual saving of $1000 for lubricating oil and $476 for the 28 filters on each engine, which is a direct savings of $7380 per year for all five engines.

• Research Organization: Kings Plaza Shopping Center, New York
• OSTI ID: 6131772
• Journal Information: Energy Manage. Tech.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Manage. Tech.; (United States) Vol. 7:6; ISSN EMTAD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
291000 -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Conservation
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