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07 – Functions of lubricant. Lubrication

In this video, we will delve into one of the functions of lubricant and how it is improved by moving from oil level to oil mist lubrication. Lubricating oil has different functions, among the most important we highlight lubricating, cleaning or removing particles, cooling, and protecting against corrosion.

We analyze the lubricating function in detail. While in the oil bath or level, this function is only fulfilled in a pump in operation; when the oil mist is applied, lubrication is achieved both in pumps in operation, as well as in pumps on standby. In an oil bath, we depend on the ring or disc to deliver lubricant to all the internal parts of the pump. In the oil mist, all the internal parts of the pump will be always impregnated with oil, optimizing the lubricating function.

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06 – Stray Mist.

Here we will discuss the possibility of dispersed or stray mist during the application of the technology. Although there are completely closed mist lubrication systems, some applications were carried out with open systems, and it is possible that there is stray mist in the environment during the application. It is very important to note that there is an OSHA regulation that indicates that an operator working 8 hours straight cannot be exposed to more than 5 mg of mist per cubic meter of air.

In open systems, mist lubrication systems have a concentration much lower than that limit; and in Oil & Gas applications, there is never the situation of an operator working 8 hours straight on a pump with mist lubrication.

It is important to note that stray mist does not cause any problem and complies with the requirements of OSHA regulations.

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05 – Oil Mist Application to each equipment

This fragment shows in detail how oil mist is applied to the different bearings of centrifugal pumps. The mist that is transported by the main header reaches a manifold, from where different tubings can be derived with application to different points. In these derivations, reclassifiers are installed, which are devices specially designed to significantly increase the particle size of the mist; from about 3 microns up to 10 microns; and also to dose the appropriate amount of oil mist, according to the type of bearing; in order to provide the right amount of lubricant.

In the lower part of the graph, you can see how the mist is collected after having been lubricated, and it can be collected and recirculated again.

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