Gas & Steam Turbines
Monitoring in-service turbine oil condition for deterioration and degradation can significantly extend the life of both the lubricant and the turbine.
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Ensure turbine oil health & Prevent unplanned power outages
Turbine oils are typically expected to last 10-20 years. Large sump capacities, inaccessibility and losses in productivity make complete oil changes infeasible. Unplanned power outages can be costly to utilities and customers alike.
The biggest threats to turbines and turbine oil health are wear and contamination. Testing and analysis can identify the types, sources and levels of wear and contamination present and determine the lubricant’s remaining useful life.
Close operating tolerances demand clean oil to prevent bearing wear. Water ingression causes the corrosion of metal surfaces and alters viscosity, which can affect load-carrying capacity. Water also accelerates microbial growth in the oil.
Oxidation – caused by high operating temperatures, air and water – results in the formation of degradation acids and other oxidation products, such as varnish, that adhere to metal surfaces changing component clearances as well as heat transfer properties.
Recommended Testing for Gas & Team Turbines
- TLA® - Total Lubricant Assessment
- CFA ® - Control Fluid Assessment
- TOQ ® - Turbine Oil Quality
- TOM ® - Turbine Oil Monitoring
- QSA ® - Complete Semi-Annual
