What is the cause of the issues with the lubricant’s flash point and viscosity not meeting the specifications?
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As the title suggests, which expert can answer my questions? Thank you!
What is the cause of the issues with the lubricant’s flash point and viscosity not meeting the specifications? If it’s new oil, then it’s non-standard oil and cannot be used as it does not meet the requirements. If it has been used for too long and the problem is caused by environmental factors, then it needs to be replaced. If the usage cycle is too short, issues such as the carbonization of oil caused by certain parts of the machinery, or the emulsification of water in the oil can arise. Additionally, if any production medium enters the oil, it can lead to oil deterioration; these problems need to be addressed at their source. The factors that are likely to cause changes in the physicochemical properties of oils under normal use are generally leakage of the production medium and leakage of the cooler, with these two being the most probable causes. As for the issue you reported, it is very likely that the materials used in production have seeped into the oil. Factors such as dynamic seal and static seal leakage, as well as internal leaks in heat exchangers, are more relevant.
What’s the status of the device now? Is it the catalyst that’s not working, or is the separation process downstream inadequate? It’s possible in all cases