Refineries and Chemical Plants – The high performance lubricant is a key component in oil refinery operation
In any refinery, the reliability of “rotating” equipment is crucial to efficient, cost-effective production. This includes, for example, gas and air compressors, ball valves, centrifugal pumps, mechanical seals, gearboxes and screw connections. Any standstill or even just impeded performance of one of these critical components will significantly affect the profitability of your plant.
A major contribution to the functional performance of your rotating equipment is provided by the lubricant. This contribution may be small in size – but it has a substantial effect, as optimized component lubrication can increase the safety and efficiency of your plant operation. This applies not only to older plants – optimized lubrication can also make new, advanced facilities significantly more efficient.
Facts on refineries
A large refinery can convert up to 16 million tons of crude oil per year into a wide variety of products. The petrochemical industry provides the link between the mineral oil industry and the chemical industry. The crude gasoline produced in the refineries is converted into products such as ethylene and propylene, which are then used in the production of plastics, cleaning agents, paints, colorants and synthetic fibres.
Crude gasoline can also be processed into aromatic compounds, i.e. hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene and xylene, which are used in the production of plastics or insecticides.
Ambient conditions in refineries are taxing and include extreme temperatures, strong effects stemming from chemicals and high physical requirements.
High-performance lubricants, depending on their application offer the following benefits:
– Higher productivity due to longer equipment service life
– Longer component life due to excellent wear protection
– Reliable plant operation as lubricants are resistant to media
Always select products that have been tried and tested for the lubrication of components in oil refineries with consistent success.
Lubricants for process gas compressors
Each individual compressor in your refinery makes a valuable contribution to your annual production result. Compressors are the most critical and cost-intensive element in your plant and require heightened maintenance attention.
Two factors are of decisive importance when selecting a compressor oil:
The right oil – The base oil must match the composition of gases to prevent most interaction between the compressor oil and gas flow. This is a factor that is often neglected in refineries, leading to very short maintenance intervals and high wear, for example on plain bearings.
The right viscosity – Another factor to be determined is optimum oil viscosity, which depends on the operating conditions as well as on gas composition. Based on these parameters, the specialists from our Compressor Competence Centre determine optimum oil viscosity.
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Profitability:
Switching over to a high-performance lubricant pays off although purchasing costs may seem higher at first, less maintenance and longer vehicles/machinery parts lifecycle may already mean less strain on your budget in the short to medium term.
Continuous production processes and predictable maintenance intervals reduce production losses to a minimum. Consistently high lubricant quality ensures continuous, maintenance-free long-term lubrication for high plant availability. Continuous supply of fresh GG Friction Antidote treated lubricant to the lubrication points keeps friction low and reduces energy costs.
Safety:
Longer lubrication intervals reduce the frequency of maintenance work and the need for your staff to work in danger zones. Lubrication systems can therefore considerably reduce occupational safety risks in work areas that are difficult to access.
Reliability:
GG Friction Antidote treated lubricants ensure reliable, clean and precise lubrication around the clock. Plant availability is ensured by continuous friction reduction of the application. Lubrication with GG Friction Antidote treated lubricants help to prevent significant rolling bearing failures.
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It may sound too outrageous to be true, but the Institute of Mechanical Engineers estimates every $1,000 spent on proper lubrication yields $40,000 in savings.
INSTANT ROI FOR OPTIMIZING YOUR LUBRICATION REGIMEN
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The information in this literature is intended to provide education and knowledge to a reader with technical experience for the possible application of GG Friction Antidote. It constitutes neither an assurance of your vehicle/machinery optimization nor does it release the user from the obligation of performing preliminary tests with GG Friction Antidote. We recommend contacting our technical consulting staff to discuss your specific application. We can offer you services and solutions for your heavy machinery and equipment.
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