Fluctuations in the lubricating oil pressure of the compressor
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I was wondering why the compressed oil pressure fluctuates, with the control valve remaining unchanged; I personally think it’s probably due to water being present
Reply to 1# Create Fate: When the control valve does not move, the main causes of oil pressure fluctuations are: 1. Fluctuations in oil pressure caused by differences in ambient temperature. 2 Insufficient lubricant volume causes fluctuations in oil pressure. 3 Oil quality, emulsification, and deterioration cause fluctuations in oil pressure. 4 The oil cooler experiences fluctuations in oil pressure due to a drop in cooling water pressure and scale buildup. In most cases where the control valve is not adjusted, it is primarily changes in ambient temperature that affect the lubricating oil pressure.
Additional note: Gas present in the oil lines, as well as excessive or insufficient clearance due to gear wear in the unit’s main oil pump (gear pump), can also cause fluctuations in oil pressure.
Additional note: A clogged oil filter and oil line connections that leak oil (in large amounts) can also cause fluctuations in oil pressure.
I replied to 1 question 3 times – I’m really sorry; it seems funny even to me. But it wasn’t intentional at all; I just tried to explain as many possible reasons for that issue as I could, in order to provide some guidance for the person who posted the question.
If the oil temperature remains unchanged and there is enough oil, we also often dehydrate the lubricating oil
Reply to 8# Create Fate: There are temperature differences in the environment even throughout a single day; how is it possible for your oil temperature to remain constant? All lies. Frequent dehydration of the lubricant indicates that it has become water-emulsified. Find out the cause of water in the lubricating oil; generally, water in the lubricating oil is caused by a leak in the oil cooler.
Dehydrate the lubricating oil regularly! This indicates that your lubricant may have emulsified! I’m so sorry – I accidentally pressed the wrong key before I could finish posting the previous message!
There is a problem with the oil pump, or the oil inlet path of the pump is blocked