Compressor oils cool, it lubricates, and also protects the metallic components of the compressed air system. Choosing the right type and amount of compressor oil is critical in extending the life of your compressor as well as protecting the investment you made in it.
Donaldson’s wrap-around air oil separators are equipped with our exclusive Synteq XP coalescing media to assist your system to meet the minimum requirements on carrying oil, in order to maintain efficiency and effectiveness. This helps minimize energy use and prolongs the life of equipment.
Factors Affecting Oil Performance
Oil for compressors is a crucial component in a healthy compressed air system. It helps to reduce wear and tear on the components of your compressor. It provides cool for your compressor. It also helps reduce contaminants within the system.
When a properly maintained compressed air system In a properly maintained compressed air system, the proportion of lubricant to condensate is less than one part per million (ppm). The level of contamination could result in problems at manufacturing facilities for food processing after it is in contact with food.
Using food grade compressor oil will eliminate the danger of contamination. In addition, it decreases the costs of collecting and dispose of oil that is contaminated condensate. This also reduces the cost for energy to combat tension drops in filters regulators, and hoses. In addition, it will help users achieve less unloaded capacity for your compressor air system. It can make for substantial savings over the course of time. Depending on your application it is possible to achieve even further energy savings by selecting an oil-free, non-oil compressor.
Factors Impacting Compressor Oil
Many factors affect the effectiveness and longevity of air compressor oil. Understanding these elements and choosing the right oil for the particular machine in your facility can increase operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
The majority of air compressors are using normal or mineral oil that is cheaper than synthetic oils but may cause problems with lubrication when used in extremely high temperatures or in heavy load. Furthermore, mineral oils is prone to oxidation, creating varnish in the compressed air system which increases the energy usage and is a risk to damage pneumatic tools and machinery.
A top air-oil separator can be one of the key components in the entire system to guarantee the air is clean and free of oil. Donaldson’s wrapped air-oil separators are offered with a wide range of media, including their exclusive Synteq XP coalescing media, that has a long-lasting life span and superior performance that helps you meet low oil carryover standard. This allows for energy savings, less oil recirculation and reduced restriction in the distribution system.
Oil Quality and Performance
Engine oil’s primary function is as a friction fighter. The thin, micron-thick layer of oil is all that exists between the unlubricated metal surface that rub against dau may nen khi truc vit one another and the risk of overheating and causing serious harm. The amount of energy required for overcoming this friction is a matter of careful oil formulation so that it’s minimal as is possible, without impacting the shear force and shear rate specifications that are essential for optimum performance.
Air compressor oils are an essential part of the operation of the compressed air system and the correct selection for storage, maintenance, and troubleshooting can significantly impact the effectiveness of the system. For the best results, choose a premium quality oil specifically developed for your specific compressed air usage.
Utilizing a food-grade oil is another step up in the quality of the oil. It ensures that the oil is safe to usage in areas where food product are being handled. These types of oil are designed to be flavorless, colorless and odorless and have the ability to meet FDA’s maximum permissible concentration for H1-based lubricants which is 10-parts per million (ppm). The usage of this kind of oil will reduce the risk of contamination and improve your overall system performance.
Maintaining Compressed Air System Efficiency
It is essential to gain insight into the system that you use for compressed air, especially the demand side and to spot energy-saving opportunities. It’s more than just a regular check-up and replacement of filters. The more extensive approach is reviewing all components of the process from pipe through to end-of-use equipment.
Inspect piping for excessive pressure drop that restricts flow and raises energy demand. Minimizing this problem begins with picking the appropriate size of piping appropriate for the installation and function.
Repairing air leaks can be the best chance to achieve energy savings because they account in the vast majority of energy waste. Repairing or inspecting these air leaks often is a key aspect of maintaining preventively.
The inspection of compressors for loose connections or belts, as well as hot spots and painting conditions and also monitoring acoustic levels in the bearing, as well as vibration levels help ensure efficient operation and less operating cost. Using Donaldson premium air-oil separators with lower oil carryover can also help save energy as it keeps the specially engineered and costly lubricant inside the compressor exactly where it should be.