TRIM COMPRESSED-AIR COST WITH SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS

Synthetic lubricants in air compressors offer savings and benefits, particularly when well applied and combined with a continuing lubrication and maintenance program. Some of the advantages are: fewer oil changes; lower oil loss into the system; less wear; no carbon or varnish; lower power cost; corrosion resistance; and increased safety. The characteristics and applications of the synthetic lubricants are reviewed. Diester-based synthetics and polyalphaolefins are currently the most common choices for general air-compressor service. Changeover procedure details are given.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Journal article
• Authors:
  • van Ormer, H P
• Publication Date: 1987-2

Media Info

• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • Power
  • Volume: 131
  • Issue Number: No.2
  • ISSN: 0032-5929

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Compressed air; Compressors; Lubricants; Synthetics
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00651815
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM