From our company Sicelub Ibérico in Spain, we successfully carried out a major high velocity oil flushing project at an Olefins Plant in Portugal. This project highlights our ability to perform these specialized services anywhere in Europe, always ensuring maximum reliability during commissioning and a reliable startup of critical equipment.
During the shutdown and revamping, we performed three flushing jobs on main compressors:
- 4-body Raw Gas Compressor: turbine replaced by motor, including two tanks (lubrication and seal) and a Run Down Tank.
- Ethylene Compressor: installation of a new lubrication skid.
- Propylene Compressor: addition of a new tank and replacement of turbine with motor, in compliance with European regulations for CO₂ emissions reduction.
In all cases, the lubrication systems are equipped with Thermojet purifiers installed in the tanks, with an approximate capacity of 8,000 liters each.
To achieve the required cleanliness levels, we circulated oil at high velocity for extended periods, especially through heat exchangers, where more contaminants usually accumulate. As a result, we reached very low ISO 4406 cleanliness codes, in compliance with ASTM D-6439-23, ensuring maximum lubricant purity.
This achievement was made possible thanks to the dedication of our technical team, with full support from our organization in Spain and Portugal.
We attach some photos of the work team and the filters used during the process.
Learn more about our projects by visiting our website www.sicelub.com or requesting further information at info@sicelub.com.
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