In what sequence does the oil circulation in a centrifugal compressor take place?
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In what sequence does the oil circulation in a centrifugal compressor take place?
It’s very simple: first, short-circuit the oil pipes inside the engine, such as those in the bearings and gearbox. Place a filter at an appropriate location in the return oil pipe. The filter element at the outlet of the oil pump in the oil system can be removed; of course, if there are plenty of spare filter elements, it’s not necessary to remove it. Then, start the oil system in operation, and during this time, a tank heater can be used to heat the oil. The temperature can be raised and lowered several times to carry out oil cleaning. Remember to regularly remove the temporary filter for cleaning. Once the cleanliness of the oil system meets the required standards, the oil inside the system can be drained and replaced with new oil, the oil pipes can be reconnected, and then the system can be operated again to check its cleanliness. Additionally, if the oil system is large, a base oil with the same viscosity can be used as the cleaning oil, which can save some money.
It’s very simple: first, short-circuit the oil pipes inside the engine, such as those in the bearings and gearbox. Place a filter at an appropriate location in the return oil pipe. The filter element at the outlet of the oil pump in the oil system can be removed; of course, if there are plenty of spare filter elements, it’s not necessary to remove it. Then, start the oil system in operation, and during this time, a tank heater can be used to heat the oil. The temperature can be raised and lowered several times to carry out oil cleaning. Remember to regularly remove the temporary filter for cleaning. Once the cleanliness of the oil system meets the required standards, the oil inside the system can be drained and replaced with new oil, the oil pipes can be reconnected, and then the system can be operated again to check its cleanliness. Additionally, if the oil system is large, a base oil with the same viscosity can be used as the cleaning oil, which can save some money.
The original poster should check API614; it contains detailed instructions regarding the oil circuit system.