what are the possible application in natural gas based power plant for synthetic gear oils??
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Hi,
Great idea. Cost justification maybe slight difficult straightaway unless you have built a data base. One way, is to build baseline figures for power drawn by gear box over a 6 to 9 month period. Similarly build baseline for wear, through used oil analysis for gear oil in use. Map against historical Gear box replacement period for similar units in similar applications.
Please ensure multiple flushing of gear box prior to changeover. Do check compatibility with seals and ensure there is no leakage, wastage or contamination. Finally it may be a good idea to avail services of existing lube supplier for the changeover.
Initiate a programe to monitor saving's in power costs and update Management very quarter.
Please do file a performance report and share with other members on this forum.
Hussam
Great idea. Cost justification maybe slight difficult straightaway unless you have built a data base. One way, is to build baseline figures for power drawn by gear box over a 6 to 9 month period. Similarly build baseline for wear, through used oil analysis for gear oil in use. Map against historical Gear box replacement period for similar units in similar applications.
Please ensure multiple flushing of gear box prior to changeover. Do check compatibility with seals and ensure there is no leakage, wastage or contamination. Finally it may be a good idea to avail services of existing lube supplier for the changeover.
Initiate a programe to monitor saving's in power costs and update Management very quarter.
Please do file a performance report and share with other members on this forum.
Hussam
I don't actually use any Synthetic Gear oils.
I do use some synthetic turbine oils, in, of all things, small turbines driving pumps.
Hi temps there.
I am consideering going to a synthetic in my condensor air removal gearboxes, but it is not a high priority.
I do use some synthetic turbine oils, in, of all things, small turbines driving pumps.
Hi temps there.
I am consideering going to a synthetic in my condensor air removal gearboxes, but it is not a high priority.
Here is a gear oil white paper showing how conventional and synthetic gear oils compare using standard ASTM test methods: https://www.amsoil.com/lit/g2457.pdf?zo=1181889 .
"Scope
The focus of this paper is on American Petroleum Institute (API) GL-5, SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear lubes.Samples of API
GL-5, SAE 80W-90 petroleum gear lubes were also included for comparative purposes.The tests were selected to meas-
ure the properties consistent with extreme-pressure gear lubricant requirements and are intended to reveal the lubricants’
overall performance.The performance characteristics evaluated include each gear lube’s ability to:
1.Meet the required viscosity grade of an application
2.Maintain viscosity when subjected to temperature changes
3.Retain viscosity during use
4.Function in cold temperatures
5.Resist high temperatures and oxidation
6.Protect under extreme pressures
7.Protect against wear
8.Resist foaming
9.Prevent copper corrosion."
I may have additional data for different spec gear oils if you would like to provide the specs.
"Scope
The focus of this paper is on American Petroleum Institute (API) GL-5, SAE 75W-90 synthetic gear lubes.Samples of API
GL-5, SAE 80W-90 petroleum gear lubes were also included for comparative purposes.The tests were selected to meas-
ure the properties consistent with extreme-pressure gear lubricant requirements and are intended to reveal the lubricants’
overall performance.The performance characteristics evaluated include each gear lube’s ability to:
1.Meet the required viscosity grade of an application
2.Maintain viscosity when subjected to temperature changes
3.Retain viscosity during use
4.Function in cold temperatures
5.Resist high temperatures and oxidation
6.Protect under extreme pressures
7.Protect against wear
8.Resist foaming
9.Prevent copper corrosion."
I may have additional data for different spec gear oils if you would like to provide the specs.
Tim, I think KT_1981 is contemplating synthetic gear oil for an industrial application. Why are you trying to push automotive lube on him?
I'm not trying to push automotive gear lube lube on him. I'm just showing the types of comparative testing that has been done comparing conventional gear oils and synthetic gear oils. I have also asked him for his industrial application specs as I may have similar data for those specs.quote:Originally posted by johnpr3:
Tim, I think KT_1981 is contemplating synthetic gear oil for an industrial application. Why are you trying to push automotive lube on him?
Here are some applications, specifications and typical properties for six AMSOIL synthetic EP industrial gear oils http://www.amsoil.com/storefro...ries.aspx?zo=1181889 .
Here are 12 R&O/AW synthetic industrial gear oils with applications, specs and typical properties: http://www.amsoil.com/storefro...ries.aspx?zo=1181889 .
Here is a High Temperature synthetic industrial gear oil: http://www.amsoil.com/lit/data...sheet.pdf?zo=1181889 .
Is that better johnpr3?
