The Practical Handbook of Machinery Lubrication: "Synthetic Oil Case Study
A Canadian company engaged in the operation of several compressors experienced a problem where high temperatures caused the compressor oil to oxidize. The oxidized oil formed carbon deposits in the discharge pipes, which in turn created several discharge pipe hot spots. Conditions became such that a severe explosion occurred and a catastrophic failure resulted. Compressor oil oxidation problems have been eliminated through the use of a diester-type synthetic compressor lubricant designed to resist high temperatures and deposit formation."
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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