Reply to "Turbine oil sweetening"

joameyeMember

Hi,
when you look at RUL% number for remaining antioxidants, it is important that this shall be part of a trend analysis program (with oil sampling frequency at 3-4 times/year). Consequently, as international standards are specifying, ASTM and DIN, once you reach the condemning limits for one of the parameters, in this case the antioxidants, ASTM D-4378 specifies 25% alarm level, you can take some actions long before this 25%. In your case, you should perform additional testing such as particle counting, colorimetric (varnish) patch test, viscosity, etc... and than talk to your oil company to ask for their advise if you want to sweeten this oil reservoir. Experiences has shows us that with those low levels of remaining antioxidants (and possible other alarm oil parameters) you may more harm your equipment than salvage it. If you send me your e-mail adress, I can send you a copy of an interesting paper on the pro and contra's of sweetening.

8/1/078:03 AM

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