Technical Lubrication Training – Grupo Sicelub Lubritech

Last week, Lubritech Argentina conducted an Industrial Lubrication Training Course at an important Thermal Power Plant in Southern Argentina.

This region is becoming increasingly relevant for the country’s energy development, particularly due to its proximity to Vaca Muerta, where unconventional hydrocarbon production continues to grow steadily.

The training covered key topics such as:
Tribology and its impact on equipment reliability.
Lubricant composition, including base oils and additives.
Contamination Control, emphasizing how proper practices can extend equipment life by reducing water, particles, gases, and varnish in lubrication systems.

The main aspects of High-Velocity Hydraulic Flushing were also reviewed, highlighting ASTM D-6439 and ASTM D-4378 standards. Additionally, our lubricant purification technologies were presented:
⚙️ Thermojet (Air Stripping)
⚙️ ISOPur (Balanced Charge Agglomeration)

The course was led by Roberto Romero and Cristian Schmid, with the active participation of over 10 professionals from the Mechanical Maintenance Department.

We thank our client for the opportunity to share knowledge and continue contributing to reliable and efficient lubrication system maintenance.

For more information about our technical training, flushing services, or lubricant purification technologies, please contact info@sicelub.com or visit www.sicelub.com

 

#Lubrication #Tribology #ContaminationControl #HydraulicFlushing #Thermojet #ISOPur #IndustrialMaintenance #LubritechArgentina #Sicelub #TechnicalTraining #Energy #VacaMuerta

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Chemical Cleaning of Heat Exchangers – Phase 1

Plant Shutdown – September 2025 | Peru

During the scheduled plant shutdown in September, the Lubritech Peru team successfully carried out the chemical cleaning of heat exchangers from the Ring Motor and Lubrication System of the SAG 1, Ball 1, and Ball 2 Mills of Phase 1, at a major mining company in Peru.

The main goal was to remove scale, sediments, and contaminants accumulated in the cooling and lubrication circuits, which affected heat transfer and overall equipment performance.
This work aimed to restore optimal operating conditions, extend system life, and ensure process continuity and safety.

Activities included draining, connection of recirculation systems, and continuous monitoring of technical parameters (pH, temperature, conductivity, and TDS), ensuring a controlled and safe execution aligned with technical and environmental standards.

✅ Results

The intervention allowed the recovery of the heat exchangers’ thermal efficiency, improving heat transfer, reducing operating temperatures, and stabilizing the lubrication and cooling systems.
All neutralization and responsible environmental management procedures for generated effluents were properly completed.

Congratulations to the Lubritech Peru team for their commitment, professionalism, and outstanding performance

‍♂️ Technical Team:
José Zavala López
Benjamín Zapata
Jorge Aguirre
Alejandro Guerrero
Elvis Bracho
Yogrey Infante

Administrative Support Team:
María Zapata
Danitza Boulanger
Roberto Romero

Proud to continue contributing to industrial reliability in Peru.

#LubritechPeru #IndustrialMaintenance #Lubrication #ThermalEfficiency #PlantShutdown #ChemicalCleaning #MiningIndustry #OperationalReliability #LubritechGroup

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25 Years of Leadership in High-Velocity Oil Hydraulic Flushing in Argentine Refineries.

During the recent Catalytic Plant Shutdown at a major refinery in Argentina, Lubritech Argentina successfully carried out critical high-velocity oil hydraulic flushing on the Blower Turbocompressor, the Gas Compressor, and the hydraulic systems of the plant’s valves.
This service is of vital importance: the Blower is the first rotating equipment to start up after the shutdown, and any delay in flushing could postpone the restart of a plant that produces over USD 500,000 per day.

Commitment to Standards and Continuous Improvement
To ensure flawless results and completion within schedule, we strictly follow ASTM D6439. This year’s job had special significance: 25 years ago, we performed the same activity in this plant, and since then, we have kept up with every revision of the standard, incorporating all improvements.
In 2000, the standard required a Reynolds number > 4,000, and we used a 150 GPM pump (as seen in historical photos).
The current version requires a Reynolds number > 10,000, so we deployed a 500 GPM pump (visible in the service video). This leap demonstrates our leadership, expertise, and ongoing technical evolution.

For this project, we worked with the refinery’s local technicians and also had the support of four specialized technicians from our External Services Department. We congratulate everyone for their commitment and attention to detail.

International Presence and Specialization
These services are not only performed in Argentina: our team provides high-velocity oil hydraulic flushing solutions throughout the Americas and parts of Europe, always working with Safety, Quality, and on time, following procedures approved by OEMs and end users.

Our specialization has made us a trusted partner for critical projects during plant shutdowns, ensuring equipment is ready to operate without delays.

A Touch of History
In the year 2000, the technical team was led by the person who is now the General Manager of the Sicelub Lubritech Group, a testament to our continuity, commitment, and passion for what we do.

For more information, visit the Flushing section on our website: www.sicelub.com
Inquiries: info@sicelub.com

 

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