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Summit Sublime Industrial Descaler

mustonadmin — Thu, 12 May 2022 17:22:35 +0000

Sublime is is designed to penetrate and remove encrusted lime scale, rust, dirt and corrosion by-products from water-wetted internal surfaces of commercial and industrial processing equipment. See how it can help easily and effectively clean your industry applications.

Non-distilled industrial water contains mineral salts that bind to metal, especially hot surfaces. These scale deposits, usually calcium and magnesium compounds, are a plague to the operating efficiency of air compressors, heat exchangers, vacuum pumps, boilers, cooling towers and other water-wetted equipment.

This results in billions of dollars in lost revenues due to equipment down time, increased power consumption and Lime scale build-up clogs pipes in heat exchangers, boilers, and other industrial equipment.

Sublime provides a quick, safe and simple method for returning scaled processing equipment to full service and top operating efficiency.

Reduced equipment downtime and higher operating efficiency due to reliable ability to remove lime and water scale low foaming behavior, quickly starts to dissolve scale effective corrosion protection concept Pleasant fragrance that helps mask the unpleasant odors normally associated with dissolving water scale and corrosion Effective visual indicator for maintenance due to pale-yellow-colored dye which changes to purple when the solution becomes inactive Increased safety and environmental protection because it is non-flammable and biodegradable is NSF A3 registered releases CO2 as a harmless by-product

Why choose Sublime?

Changes color when spent

Sublime changes from a pale yellow to a vivid bluish-purple, a simple, effective visual signal that the solution is spent.

Low foaming

Sublime quickly goes to work dissolving scale, while releasing carbon dioxide (CO2) as a harmless bryproduct.

No disassembly required

Sublime cleans equipment without expensive disassembly. Eliminates the need for intensive labor.

Safe to transport

Sublime meets all the requirements of the US Department of Transportation regulations given in 173.240 (a) for shipment without hazardous warning.

How it works

Sublime is a water-based solvent enhanced with wetting agents, corrosion inhibitors and degreasing compounds. It is designed to penetrate and remove encrusted lime scale, rust, dirt and corrosion by-products from water-wetted internal surfaces of commercial and industrial processing equipment.

Low foaming, Sublime quickly goes to work dissolving scale, while releasing carbon dioxide (CO₂) as a harmless byproduct. It’s pleasant citrus-lime fragrance helps mask the unpleasant odors normally associated with dissolving water scale and corrosion.

In the process, Sublime changes from a pale yellow color to a vivid bluish-purple color, a simple, effective visual signal that the solution is spent. This alerts you to check and see if cleaning is complete.

Sublime is most effective when circulated through the equipment to be cleaned. Circulation should be up-flow if at all possible, taking between two to four hours.

Biodegradable

Easy to use, environmentally friendly, and biodegradable, Sublime exceeds government regulations.

Sublime is non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-flammable, non-hazardous and biodegradable when used as directed.

Once depleted, Sublime is not listed as a hazardous waste, nor does it possess any of the hazardous characteristics specified in 40 CRF261. Additionally, Sublime has a low basic oxygen demand (B.O.D.).

Sublime is NSF® registered A3 and USDA approved for use as an acid cleaner in all establishments operating under the Federal Meat, Poultry, Shell Egg Grading and Egg Products Inspection Program.

Sublime also meets all the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations given in 173.240 (a) for shipment without hazardous warning. For information regarding this product, please contact MustonLube – Official Summit Distributor.

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Source:
https://www.klueber.com/landingpages/in/en/sublime-descaler-industrial-descaler-rust-remover/
https://www.klueber.com/de/en/products-service/products/klueber-summit-sublime/147268/

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Is your lubricant suitable to operate in refrigeration with carbon dioxide (CO2)?

mustonadmin — Sat, 07 May 2022 14:07:16 +0000

Summit RPE-744 Series

Good oil selection is critical in any refrigeration system to ensure proper long-term compressor protection and that the equipment operates at optimal efficiency. The severe circumstances of CO2 applications necessitate the use of wax-free synthetic lubricants, and while there are various synthetic base oil options available, each has its own set of oil management issues.

Polyol ester (POE) base oil products are frequently used as a solution because of their greater CO2 miscibility, which simplifies oil return management. The main issue with POE-based lubricants is that they are highly hygroscopic, meaning they seek moisture from their environment to absorb.

Any amount of water can harm a closed loop CO2 system, as ice development can destroy valves and other components. Hydrolysis, a chemical reaction that breaks down the POE oil and results in the creation of highly corrosive carbonic acid, is exacerbated by excessive water.

In an ideal world, a system would be completely free of all impurities, including moisture, but this is just not possible. The lubricant must be engineered to resist chemical reaction with the water it comes into contact with before, during, or after installation.

Summit’s RPE-744 Series of entirely synthetic POE lubricants are designed to provide long-term solutions that can survive the extreme conditions found in CO2 refrigerant applications.

The RPE-744 Series offers strong chemical, thermal, and hydrolytic stability to defend against product deterioration in the presence of pollutants, in addition to outstanding wear protection and high corrosion resistance.

Contact us today to find out more about Summit RPE-744 Series or to ask our experts how our high-quality lubricants can help solve your refrigeration compressor problems.

To know more: See Summit Headlines here.

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Save money with Summit R-Series in your refrigeration system

mustonadmin — Sat, 07 May 2022 12:29:11 +0000

Energy is not cheap. The cost of energy consumed by the refrigeration system of a refrigerated warehouse can represent up to 97% of the total energy cost of the plant.

With Summit’s R-Series customers can save more than 5% of energy, compared to the use of traditional mineral oils.

This can be as much as $10,000 per year per compressor. In the end, the lubricant pays for itself in a matter of months!

R-Series lubricants are a totally synthetic, PAO-based lubricant that may be used in both reciprocating and rotary screw compressors. They provide the following benefits in terms of energy and cost savings:

Increased Chemical Stability: Polyalpha olefin (PAO) based synthetic lubricants provide greater chemical stability than mineral oils. This means longer product life, less sludge formation, and a cleaner and more efficient system.
High Thermal Stability: High viscosity index (VI) values (greater than 135 across the entire R-Series) ensures maximum product life, provides proper lubricant film strength across a wide temperature range, and extends the life of the equipment.
Low Vapor Pressure = less oil carryover and reduction of labor / material cost due to extended oil drain / top-off intervals.

Mineral oils, alkylbenzene-based oils, various PAO-based products, and all other regularly used oils are compatible with the R-Series.

Plus, it’s a NSF H1-registered, ISO 21469 food grade product that’s Kosher-approved and Halal certified.

Do you want to invest in cleaner, long-lasting, more energy-efficient refrigeration systems today? Contact us MUSTONLUBE (Authorized Distributor) at sales@mustonlube.com.

Know more at Summit Headlines

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Running Hot

mustonadmin — Fri, 06 May 2022 20:56:14 +0000

How hot will my oil run?

It is so dependent on the application itself. Typically in the environment that we’re operating in, our lubricating oils are well below the temperature limits of the product itself. When you’re purely talking about temperature, you talk about a temperature that’s elevated enough that it starts cracking or breaking the molecule. It breaks it down into its carbon components. The temperature, however, also accelerates other chemical processes, particularly oxidation. When you get oil to a moderately high level, maybe 170°F (77°C), then you start having a dramatic effect on the life of the oil because you’re having a great impact on how fast oxidation occurs. If you didn’t have oxygen involved, you may be able to run the product up to 500-600°F (260-315°C) and not really see a degradation in the product itself for an extended period of time. An example of that is that we can take those same chemistries and put them in heat transfer systems for extended periods of time. Heat transfer systems run a lot hotter, around the 550-600° F (288-315°C) range, and they are typically blanketed with nitrogen so there is no exposure to air and no source of oxygen for oxidation. At that level, the systems are running 550-600° F (288-315°C) and can run for extended periods of time, sometimes even multiple years. You’re testing it every once in a while and you don’t see the negative effects that you would typically see when oil is breaking down with the acid number going up, sludge and things like that. You may see a few things indicating some thermal breakdown, but you won’t really see the oil itself breaking down in the manner that you’re used to seeing. Whereas, if you take that same chemistry and put it into an air compressor with a lot of exposure to air, at around 200°F (93°C) , the oxidation is sped up so much that it is difficult to make the oil last even a year. Even with the best synthetics, in that environment, it is a challenge to last 8,000 hours or one year running time without the oil breaking down or the acid number increasing and the formation of sludge.

So you can run it hotter, but it just won’t last as long?

Yes. So when we get the question – How high of a temperature can this oil run at? – then you have to start putting a time element to it. Yes it will run up to 250-300°F (120-150°C), there’s really not an upper limit, you just have to say how long will it run at that temperature before it starts oxidizing. Air compressors have a great deal of air running through so we have a good handle of about how long that is, maybe a year at an elevated temperature. In a hydraulic system, you have less exposure to air so you can run it at a higher temperature for a longer period of time, but there is going to be a limit there and it’s much more difficult to say how long that is. You can’t really say how high of a temperature at which the oil will operate without talking about how long will it run too, unless you’re talking purely a thermal breakdown and not just an acceleration of oxidation.

It sounds like if you’re going to run it hot, you definitely should get your oil analyzed, because once it starts going bad it gets bad quick.

That’s the key. There are a lot of environments in which we have a long history. We can say that we know in that type compressor or in that type gearbox at that temperature we know what the exposure to air is and we can give a good educated guess about how long it’s going to be suitable for operation. The only way to truly know is to do your oil analysis at your prescribed intervals and to watch the indicators that the oil is breaking down. The worst thing you can do is wait too long after the oil has shown some of these indicators before taking corrective action. It gets to the point where you have a much bigger job of cleaning out the equipment and cleaning up the deposit formation if you let it go too far.

A Q&A with Dan Myrick, Summit’s Chief Technology Officer
Transcribed from Tribology Talk Podcast: FAQ: Running Hot
Originally posted Summit Headlines.

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Five good reasons to protect your compressor with Summit compressor lubricants

mustonadmin — Fri, 06 May 2022 14:26:20 +0000

Reduce Maintenance costs
Reduced Lubricant Consumption
Energy Savings
Operating Safety
Environmentally friendly

Compressors must be kept free of varnish and sludge. Unfortunately, at the higher temperatures, varnish can plate out on the rotors, bearings, shafts, and housings, as well as in the separators which leads to costly downtime and expensive repairs. The excellent properties of Klüber’s compressor lubricants keep your entire system clear of varnish and sludge while providing proper lubrication and reducing parts replacement, all of which significantly cut maintenance costs.

Reduced downtime
Reduced costs for replacement parts, oil filters and oil separators
Longer oil life
Prevents deposit formation and keeps the oil circuit clean

Summit compressor lubricants provide excellent thermal stability, low volatility, excellent shear properties, and superior oxidation resistance. These benefits result in significant decreases in lubricant consumption when compared to conventional petroleum lubricants. They evaporate up to 20 times less than conventional compressor oils.

Extended drain intervals
Less evaporation
Improved oxidation protection
Reduced make-up consumption Energy is a major factor in air compressor operating costs.

Klüber Summit ‘s compressor lubricants offer a significant economic advantage by improving thermal and mechanical efficiency to lower energy costs.

Reduced power consumption
Improved thermal efficiency
Improved mechanical efficiency
Reduced friction

Fires and explosions in compressors can usually be traced to deposits of carbon, over lubrication and improper lubricant. Klüber compressor lubricant’s excellent cleaning action and superior oxidation resistance keep your compressor almost carbon-free, providing you with an extra margin of operating safety.

Reduced residue formation
Virtually a carbon-free system
Lower operating temperature
Superior oxidation resistance
Higher auto-ignition of synthetic compressor oils

Governmental agencies are insisting that steps be taken to improve the quality of our environment. It is no longer acceptable to improperly dispose of spent lubricants. In most situations, it is now necessary for businesses to pay to have spent lub

ricants disposed of in an environmentally sa

fe manner. Klüber Summit lubricants last many times longer than

conventional lubricants resulting in less volume and cost associated with their disposal.

For more information about air compressor lubricants please contact MUSTONLUBE – OFFICIAL SUMMIT DISTRIBUTOR – NY -USA

Original posted at: https://www.klueber.com/in/en/industry-solutions/components/compressors/air-compressor-oils/benefits-with-klueber-air-compressor-lubricants/

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Summit’s RHT Series – Keep Your System Running Clean and Efficient for Maximum Productivity

mustonadmin — Fri, 06 May 2022 13:53:18 +0000

Recent uncertainties and reshaping of the world economies has reinforced the need for localized efforts to do more with less. As such it is increasingly important that all systems and operations run at top efficiencies with minimal maintenance downtime.

For closed-loop refrigeration systems, maximizing efficiency begins at the heart of the system with proper compressor lubrication. Refrigeration lubricants are responsible for many functions, all of which ultimately contribute to overall operation efficiency, including: lubricating internal parts for wear protection, removing heat generated during compression, acting as a fluid seal, inhibiting rust and corrosion within the system, and cleaning the system.

Although once widely popular, naphthenic refrigeration oils are prone to creating operational inefficiencies due to excessive oil carryover and sludge formation. Today’s operation

al requirements call for advanced lubrication

solutions designed to outperform the shortcomings of naphthenic products.

Summit RHT Series refrigeration compressor oils are highly refined, hydrotreated ammonia compressor lubricants specially designed to function under the stringent requirements of closed-loop ammonia refrigeration systems. Summit’s RHT Series lubricants offer superior resistance to thermal and chemical degradation to keep your refrigeration system running clean and at top efficiency.

RHT Series answers a lot of the shortcomings that naphthenic oils produce. The performance advantages of RHT Series lubricants versus naphthenic oils include:

Reduced oil carryover
Superior cleanliness
Superior chemical and thermal stability
Enhanced wear protection
Lower foaming tendency
Extended oil drain interval capability
Less oil make-up

Summit has spent years refining the formulations of our refrigeration lubricants to meet specific industry needs. Contact the experts at Summit on how to position your refrigeration system with a cleaner solution for improved efficiency and higher productivity with RHT Series lubricants.

Spend less time cleaning strainers, replacing filters and draining oil. Now is the right time to update and upgrade your refrigeration system to Summit RHT Series lubricants.

Originally posted at Summit Headlines.

For more information please contact MUSTONLUBE – Summit Authorized Distributor

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Prevent varnish and sludge from threatening your Air Compressor with FG Elite Series

mustonadmin — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:22:31 +0000

Air compressors are increasingly susceptible to failure as varnish and rust develop. An excess of sludge or debris increases the strain on the overall system. Eventually, the build-up becomes too much and your compressor stops working all together – costing you money in downtime and repairs.

Summit has the right lubricants to help you avoid costly buildup in your air compressor: FG Elite Series. The FG Elite series is a food-grade solution for rotary, screw, vane and reciprocating air compressors. Made with 100% multi-synthetic base oils and performance additives, the FG Series offers the latest technology. You’ll benefit from:

Superior protection against rust, wear and corrosion
Increased solvency to reduce deposit and sludge formation
Extended lubricant life
Ensured food safety (manufactured in a dedicated ISO 21469 certified facility)

Prior to the technology in Summit’s FG Elite Series, oil life was limited to 1,500-2,000 hours – meaning draining your system four times a year. With the FG Elite Series, oil life is extended to 8,000-10,000 hours with a drain interval of only once a year. You can capture a potential cost savings of up to 85%.

Summit’s FG Elite Series is the right choice no matter what stage of the food- service industry your operation supplies. It will keep your air compressors running year-round and varnish-free. With six different viscosities to choose from, there is a lubricant that is well suited for you.

To learn how the FG Elite Series can cut your operational costs by offering increased lubricant life and avoiding the consequences of varnish and sludge buildup, contact MUSTONLUBE.

Originally Posted AT Summit Headlines.

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Why go Synthetic?

mustonadmin — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:58:38 +0000

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Unlike petroleum oils, which are complex mixtures of naturally occurring hydrocarbons, synthetic base fluids are man-made petrochemicals with performance-enhancing additives that have predictable and desirable properties. We have discovered how to rearrange molecules to develop unique lubricants for specific applications, giving synthetics significant advantages versus their petroleum-based competitors.

Benefits of Synthetics

Better for your machine
Extended oil life
Cost savings

While there are many great reasons to use synthetic lubricants over traditional petroleum-based products, considerable cost savings is at the top of the list.

Here are some of the economic benefits provided by synthetics:

1. Increased service life of the lubricant (typically four to eight times longer than petroleum products)

2. Less lubricant consumption due to lower volatility

3. Reduced deposit formation as a result of excellent thermal and oxidative stability

4. Increased wear protection resulting in longer machinery life and less frequent maintenance and repairs

5. Reduced energy consumption thanks to increased lubricating efficiency

6. Improved cold weather flow properties, eliminating the expense of heat tracing oil lines

7. Reduced fire hazard resulting in safer environments and possibly lower insurance premiums

8. Higher productivity, lower manufacturing costs and less downtime

9. Reduced costs for used oil disposal

Summit has been manufacturing premium synthetic lubricants for over 30 years. We have some of the best products in the market, and our service team and sales professionals provide unmatched support to make sure our customers are using the best possible lubricants for their specific applications. If you’d like more detailed information on the new, cost-effective synthetic lubricants for the 21^st century, please contact MUSTONLUBE . We are glad to help in any way.

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Increasing refrigeration efficiency with right lubricant

mustonadmin — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 21:00:55 +0000

How does the right lubricant increase refrigeration efficiency and add to your sustainability goals?

Even though the lubricant plays the main role in the seamless operation of the compressor, it can be noted that it operates only within the compressor and does not enter any other segment in the refrigeration cycle. If, by chance, the lubricant enters the condenser, the expansion device or the evaporator the overall efficiency of the refrigeration process deteriorates.

However, in the case of large scale refrigeration where compressors are at work non-stop, it becomes a challenge to make sure that they are working smoothly and food products are preserved consistently at the required temperature. Apart from seamless power supply, Lubricants play a critical role in keeping the compressors running and delivering optimum refrigeration.

When oil in the system becomes a challenge

Studies indicate that 1% of oil trapped in the refrigeration cycle reduces the efficiency of the refrigeration process by more than 10%.

Oil separators are placed in the refrigeration cycle to eliminate this problem, but generally, oil separators are only capable of removing oil particles in the droplet form. The greater challenge is that oil gets evaporated in the aerosol form and this cannot be removed by the oil separator. If this oil (in the aerosol form) enters the refrigeration system, it reduces the efficiency of the entire refrigeration cycle.

Klüber Lubrication swabs the oil issue

Klüber Lubrication with its extensive research capabilities has found an effective solution to this
longstanding problem. Klüber Summit RHT 68 is a specialty lubricant. This refrigeration
compressor oil with its highly refined mineral oil and ammonia composition has a very narrow
molecular distribution. The narrow molecular structure of Klüber Summit RHT 68 ensures that the short/light molecules do not evaporate fast and the long/heavy molecules in the structure do not form sludge. Traditional refrigeration compressor oils, in comparison, have short and heavy molecules in them which cause evaporation and sludge formation.

The lower volatility of Summit RHT 68

Using well-accepted test standards like NOACK Volatility (DIN 51581) it has been recorded that Klüber-Summit RHT 68 has a lower evaporation rate – resulting in a 60% reduction in oil makeup rates. This is a distinct advantage vs. naphthenic oils.

The lower volatility of Klüber Summit RHT 68 influences the amount of oil vapour carryover with the ammonia gas past the separator. This oil normally does not return to the compressor. Since the oil is heavier than ammonia, these oil vapours are later condensed and collected in the oil traps that have to be serviced (drained) on a regular basis. In most cases, the condition of the collected oil warrants proper disposal; however, Summit RHT 68 from these traps can be re-cycled based on laboratory analysis.

Inert to impurities and reduces operational costs

Conventional refrigeration compressor oils develop a high concentration of impurities like aromatics, sulfur, waxes and unsaturated compounds that reduce extended oil drain capability. These substances also form sludge which can damage machine components and drastically reduce refrigeration efficiency.

Klüber Summit RHT 68 is a hydro-treated oil which is highly inert. It literally generates no impurities and thus helps prevent mechanical component damage. The high-potential lubricant also reduces the number of oil filter replacements. All of this help save time, labour and cost significantly.

Extends re-lubrication intervals up to three times The highly efficient Klüber Summit RHT 68 can extend the re-lubrication intervals to 10,000-15,000 hrs, while conventional refrigeration oils need to be changed after 3,000 – 5,000 hrs of operation.

Stay-in-grade viscosity and superior thermal stability

Traditional naphthenic refrigeration compressor oils have a higher evaporation rate which leads to higher top-up on a regular basis. Besides, with the reduction of shorter/lighter molecules in the overall composition, the system oil viscosity begins to increase resulting in higher temperatures, deposit formation, foaming and a definite decrease in system heat transfer efficiency. For naphthenic oils, the viscosity increase during operation would be along the lines of 109 mm2/s, from the prescribed viscosity of 68mm2/s.

However, Summit RHT 68 has stay-in-grade viscosity control and superior chemicals that ensure thermal stability with no drop in system efficiency.

Popular across the world

Summit RHT 68 is an all-rounder among refrigeration lubricants. It excellent performance in all conditions has made Klüber Summit RHT 68 the favoured refrigeration compressor oil choice for food processing industries around the world. Furthermore, Klüber Summit RHT 68 is approved by OEMs and packagers like GEA Grasso, Stal, Maneurop, MAYEKAWA Axima, Clauger, GEA Refrigeration and Johnson Controls.

Benefits of Summit RHT 68 at a glance

Problems associated with general refrigeration compressor oils

Solution by Summit RHT 68

Compressor oil entering condenser, expansion valve or evaporator and reducing the efficiency of the refrigeration cycle.

The absence of shorter/ lighter molecules ensure lesser evaporation and thereby increases the operating efficiency of the refrigeration cycle.

Sludge formation

The absence of longer/heavy molecules and other impurities lead to cleaner operation. Plus, Summit RHT 68 can be reused.

Increase in oil viscosity leading to wear and lower efficiency

Summit RHT 68 has stayed in grade properties which ensure that base oil viscosity remains at 68 mm2/s.

Lesser operating life and frequent top-ups

With its superior formulation, re-lubrication intervals are typically 10,000 -15,000 hrs with 60% reduction in oil mark-ups.

Higher spare parts cost

Impurities and sludge are easily removed and better lubrication properties ensure a longer life for components.

Testimonies of satisfaction from users of
Summit RHT 68

Our Mycom screw compressors are running continuously. We measured the rise in discharge pressure and a rise in oil temperature while using Klüber Summit RHT 68. The oil has maintained stable and sensible parameters by maintaining its viscosity. We are fully satisfied with Klüber Summit RHT 68 – this innovative and exceptional refrigeration lubricant from Klüber.” Dairy plant in India

In the lubrication of our Howden compressors with ammonia-based Klüber Summit RHT 68, we confirm energy savings of 3.8%, lubricant consumption reduction of 41.56%, and savings in filter consumption by 7.04%”Tomato Pulp manufacturer, Spain, S.A

On-site we had complications with compressors from Sabore, J&E Hall, York, Frick, Grasso and Mycom. I can confirm that since changing all our compressors to Klüber Summit RHT 68 and Klüber Summit RAB refrigeration compressor oils we have experienced no running problems at all.”Confectionary manufacturer, Great Britain

We have piston compressors from Linde and screw compressors from Stal-Astra on which we are using Klüber Summit RHT 68 for the last 2 years. We confirm that we are very pleased with the performance. The efficiency of the system has improved; output has increased, it has a longer life and requires less lubrication. With Klüber Summit RHT 68 we have cost savings from lowered oil consumption and maintenance costs to lower energy consumption”Beverage Manufacturer, Austria

After switching to Klüber Summit RHT 68 the following results were obtained – noticeably less oil evaporation into the refrigeration system, longer oil makeup period, the oil behaves optimally in the evaporator, it maintains its fluidity at low evaporation temperature, better system efficiency providing electrical energy savings and less foaming. The lubricant Klüber Summit RHT 68 met our required expectations; therefore we recommend this product for lubricating MYCOM rotary screw compressors.”Poultry products manufacture, Ecuador

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How the right lubricant can improve your facility’s energy efficiency

mustonadmin — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:57:31 +0000

Friction is the worst enemy of efficiency, as demonstrated by the 100 million terajoules needed worldwide annually to overcome it (1). However, improved-technology lubricating oil can significantly boost efficiency; most modern cars, for example, use very low viscosity engine oils while being much more efficient, powerful, and reliable than past models. As mineral oils have become replaced by synthetic types, specialty lubricants and meticulous monitoring can also benefit industrial applications - for example in the chemical industry, which is the largest user of both energy and fossil fuels.

Challenge for the chemical industry

The chemical industry, including petrochemicals, is a top greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter, contributing approximately 20 percent of the world’s GHG total². Accordingly, Klüber Lubrication has developed KlüberEnergy as a multi-step process to help customers in this sector to increase process efficiency and demonstrate operational energy savings. Steps include Energy Consulting, Energy Measurement, Energy Analysis and Reporting. Savings can be quantified according to ISO 50015 and IPMVP* to support energy management systems (e.g. ISO 50001).

We help our customers to fulfil continuous improvement requirements and meet external targets to become applicants for incentives programs. Compressors, gearboxes, heat transfer systems and exchangers are all considered as applications with energy-saving possibilities. The process results in clear, simple reporting of relevant values, including cost savings, CO₂ emissions, ROI, and energy consumption.

Compressors

Air, gas, and refrigeration compressors are found in many chemical processes, often operating under severe conditions. Poor lubricant choice can directly impact both compressor reliability and efficiency, possibly causing catastrophic failure. With gas compressors, the situation is particularly critical as compressor oils can react with process gases or attack downstream catalysts, causing production issues.

The use of mineral oils in industrial compressor applications is obsolete. Mineral oil is well-known for its poor viscosity vs temperature behavior and low resistance to oxidation. Mineral oil-based lubricants tend to quickly degrade in new technology and high-output compressors. The high operating temperature causes a drastic viscosity drop and premature wear by allowing metal-to-metal friction. Mineral oil degradation will most likely generate varnish and sludge, affecting equipment efficiency.

Klüber Lubrication has a full range of Summit compressor oils, whatever your compressor technology type. Customers suspecting poor efficiency in compressor applications can benefit from the KlüberMonitor oil condition analysis and KlüberEnergy programs to troubleshoot issues.

If varnish or sludge has built up in your screw-type compressor, you can clean it with Klüber Summit Varnasolv and then convert to a Klüber Summit compressor oil for efficiency gains of up to 5 percent.

Gear Boxes

Chemical industry gearboxes are found within reactor agitators, mixers, extruders, conveyors, grinding mills, centrifuges, cooling towers, bucket elevators, rotary driers/cooler and other rotating equipment. They are designed to transfer power from an electric motor to equipment in motion, and lubrication can directly influence their efficiency.

Polyglycols (PAG) based lubricants like our Syngear FG PG Series offer the best energy efficiency, longest service life and highest wear protection. In terms of performance, PAG based lubricants outperform all other synthetic base oils particularly in high-sliding applications such as worm and hypoid gears. Process improvement is possible since the lower coefficient of PAG oils reduces friction within the gearboxes resulting in lower operating temperature and reduced power loss.

Keep your equipment clean to maintain efficiency

Carbon deposits, sludge and varnish present the worst challenges to chemical industry efficiency. Many chemical enterprises still use mineral oils in most of their severe and heavy-duty applications. Pushing mineral oils to their performance and service life limits will most probably lead to varnish and carbon build-up in the entire equipment or circulation system. These sticky residues will cause higher energy consumption, stuck valves, overheating, clogged oil lines and filters, and increased downtime due to maintenance.

Klüber Summit Varnasolv is a concentrated conditioner fluid that acts like a detergent/dispersant to dissolve varnish and carbon deposits during operation in various equipment items, with no dismantling needed. It is miscible with mineral oils, synthetic hydrocarbons, ester oils and polyglycols. The product can also recondition and restore efficiency in oil heat transfer systems that have accumulated a hard deposit, known as fluid coking, on piping inner surfaces. If not eliminated, fluid coking can decrease system heat transfer coefficient, increase energy consumption and exhaust gas temperature, and even block pipelines, inducing fire and explosion hazard.

As many chemical enterprises juggle choices regarding carbon footprint and limited production capacity, they can either add new production lines and pay accordingly, or improve process efficiencies. Sometimes, customers decide to use the improved energy efficiency realized by our specialty lubricants to increase production rather than reduce energy demand.

Whatever your energy efficiency ambition or business objective, you are welcome to contact us for a free technical consultation. Our application knowledge combined with our specialty lubricants is the winning recipe to improve your process efficiency and reliability.

For more information about air compressor lubricants please contact MUSTONLUBE – OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTOR – NY -USA

Originally posted at: https://www.klueber.com/de/en/company/newsroom/news/how-the-right-lubricant-can-improve-your-facilitys-energy-efficiency/

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