February 2005

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HP Reliability: Understand lubrication

Heinz P. Bloch, Reliability/Equipment Editor       Comments? Write:HB@HydrocarbonProcessing.com The subject of lubrication is rarely, if ever, taught in US universities. Tha..

Bloch, Heinz P., Hydrocarbon Processing Staff

Heinz P. Bloch, Reliability/Equipment Editor       Comments? Write:HB@HydrocarbonProcessing.com The subject of lubrication is rarely, if ever, taught in US universities. That's quite regrettable, because misunderstandings and lube-related errors abound and cost industry millions of dollars each year. A few case histories will make the point rather compellingly. Synthetic lube solvency action removes sludge. Not long ago, a major refinery decided to convert its steam turbine lubricant from mineral to synthetic oil. The refinery procured a premium-grade synthetic lubricant and placed it in service. Soon after, when sludge started to appear

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