Processing & Handling :: Liquid, Gas and Air Handling :: Compressors
January 1, 2012
Lubricating Rotating Machinery
Follow this guidance to select the most appropriate lubricant for rotating machinery, to improve process operation. and asset reliability. This article discusses the pros and cons of petroleum-based mineral oils and synthetic oil lubricants
Amin Almasi WorleyParsons Services Pty Ltd.
Lubricants in rotating machines reduce friction and wear, dissipate heat, protect surfaces, keep out foreign contaminants and remove wear particles. Commonly used liquid lubricants fall into two main categories: Mineral (petroleum-based) oils and synthetic oils. When selecting lubricants for pumps, compressors and other types of rotating machinery, close consideration must be given to the operating characteristics of the machinery and the performance characteristics of the lubricant options. This article provides practical guidance for selecting the most appropriate lubricant for the job....
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