Oil Mist and PurLube
How it operates:
The Oil Mist Generator is a centralized lubrication system that uses compressed air to continuously produce and supply a lean mixture of low-pressure‚ atomized lubricating oil to rotating equipment‚ motors and bearing housings. The generator in the oil mist system uses compressed air to atomize oil into micro-size particles‚ which can be effectively moved to lubrication points up to 600 feet (180 meters)‚ through piping and tubing.
Strengths of the technology:
- Extends operating life of rotating equipment‚ motors and seals
- Microprocessor control that monitors the full range of system operating conditions or Mist density monitors
- Durable cast-aluminum or stainless steel body
- Self contained reservoir and reserve tank
- Thermostatically controlled immersion oil heater and reservoir-mounted oil temperature gauge
PurLube
How it operates:
A PurLube system draws lubrication oil in for treatment through a kidney loop off of the main lube oil console. Once the oil enters the PurLube‚ it is heated to 180°F without causing thermal or oxidative stress to the oil. Next‚ a venturi draws air into the oil creating small air bubbles. When the air bubbles mix with the heated stream of lubrication oil‚ the volume and surface area of the bubbles expand causing any moisture that contacts the bubbles’ surface to evaporate into the heated air inside the bubbles. The oil stream is then passed through a settling tray allowing the bubbles to come to the surface.
Strengths of the technology:
- Removes all three types of water in oil – dissolve‚ emulsified and free – in ISO 32 through 460 turbine and hydraulic oils
- Doublespur gear type pump with flow rate up to 180 gal/hr
- 3‚ 6 or 12 micron filter