Oil Mist Lubrication Technology Workshop in Brazil

Over the past few weeks, we have had the privilege of being selected by Petrobras to deliver an Oil Mist Lubrication Technology Workshop in Brazil.

The training was conducted by Lubritech do Brasil at two major Petrobras facilities: a Gas Plant in the State of São Paulo and a Refinery in Southern Brazil, bringing together more than 80 professionals, both onsite and online.

The strong interest generated by this technology has already led to another workshop being scheduled at a different refinery in the State of São Paulo.

The sessions were delivered by Javier Buozi, a specialist with nearly 30 years of experience in Oil Mist Lubrication and other Lubritech reliability solutions, having developed projects throughout Argentina, Mexico, and now Brazil.

Oil Mist Lubrication is now a well-established technology in the refining industry. Every refinery in Brazil operates Oil Mist systems, and the technology is also widely used across South America and Western Europe, where it helps increase rotating equipment reliability by improving MTBF, while reducing lubricant consumption, cooling water usage, energy consumption, and contributing to lower industrial insurance costs.

With more than 300 systems installed in Brazil and over 95% of the country’s installed base, Lubritech continues to lead the Brazilian Oil Mist Lubrication market. Our value goes far beyond supplying equipment—we provide specialized engineering, installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, local technical support, and immediate spare parts availability in Brazil, ensuring maximum system performance throughout the entire service life of every system we install.

The technology can be implemented in both new facilities and existing plants, delivering significant reliability improvements for pumps and other rotating equipment while providing an excellent return on investment.

If you would like to learn how Oil Mist Lubrication can improve the reliability of your facility, please contact us at info@sicelub.com. We will be pleased to share our experience and discuss the best solution for your operation.

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The reliability of rotating equipment begins long before start-up.

Lubritech Argentina S.R.L., part of the Sicelub Lubritech Group, has successfully completed a comprehensive Industrial Chemical Cleaning project on the gas lines of the J-3517 A/B – HDS2 Compressors at YPF – Luján de Cuyo Refinery, Mendoza, Argentina.

Over 16 days, our specialized team performed a complete scope including bypass installation, leak testing, Flushing, degreasing, pickling, neutralization, passivation, corrosion inhibition, draining and drying. The process effectively removed oxides, grease, oils and manufacturing residues, ensuring a cleaner and more reliable system before start-up.

Despite the complexity of the project, which required field modifications and continuous coordination with YPF personnel, the work was successfully executed through day and night shifts while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and schedule compliance.

✅ Key reliability benefits achieved:

✔ Significant reduction of internal contaminants.

✔ Protection of metal surfaces through passivation.

✔ Reduced risk of valve and instrumentation blockage.

✔ Lower particle carry-over into critical equipment.

✔ Reduced risk of corrosion and premature failures during commissioning.

✔ Project completed without incidents and in full compliance with customer requirements.

At Sicelub, we specialize in Industrial Chemical Cleaning, Process Cleaning, Mechanical Cleaning, Pipeline Cleaning, Oil Flushing, Flushing, Precommissioning, Commissioning, Contamination Control, Industrial Tribology, and Rotating Equipment Reliability solutions for Refineries, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Mining, Pulp & Paper and other process industries.

Are you preparing the start-up of a new unit or looking to improve the reliability of an existing system?

Our engineering and field teams are ready to support your project from planning through full on-site execution.

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📷 The attached images highlight key stages of the cleaning process and the results achieved during this project.

We would also like to recognize the dedication and professionalism of our field team, whose commitment was essential to the success of this project.

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Pre-commissioning Success: Oleohydraulic Flushing and High-Pressure Testing Services for Major Mining Project

Lubritech has successfully completed a key pre-commissioning project for lubrication and hydraulic systems at a major mining operation, in close coordination with the sector’s leading construction company.

The scope of work was performed on newly installed systems, including the gyratory crusher (primary crusher), apron feeder, and rock breaker hydraulic system. The primary objective was to guarantee internal cleanliness, airtightness, mechanical integrity, and maximum operational reliability of these critical assets prior to their official start-up.

To meet strict industry standards, our technical team deployed a comprehensive engineering plan that included:

  • Line conditioning and bypass installation.

  • Forced oil circulation under turbulent flow conditions for the effective removal of solid contaminants.

  • Vacuum drying and line blowing.

  • Pressure testing up to 5000 psi, validating the strength and sealing of pipes, hoses, and components.

Process quality was backed by continuous monitoring using state-of-the-art technology, featuring a PAMAS particle counter to conduct analyses under ISO 4406 and NAS standards. The results confirm optimum cleanliness and operating conditions, ensuring a safe operational startup for critical equipment.

DESCRIPCION DE TRABAJOS - Servicio de Flushing Oleohidráulico y Pruebas de Presión (002)

We would like to extend a special congratulations to our field personnel for their technical excellence and commitment to safety : Jose Zavala López, Benjamin Zapata Flores, Julio Guerrero, and Yogrey Infante. This milestone reaffirms our commitment to lubrication engineering solutions and asset reliability for heavy industry.

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