【Q&A Question 165】2018.06.14
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【Q&A Question 165】June 14, 2018: Briefly describe the phenomena, hazards, and handling methods when lubricant contains water. Phenomena: 1. The lubricant changes color or water droplets appear in it; 2. The temperature of the lubricated area rises. Handling: When lubricant deteriorates or contains water, its lubricating effect is compromised, and over time this can also cause damage to the equipment. Therefore, the pump should be replaced immediately, the oil tank cleaned, and the lubricant swapped out. (Unless otherwise specified, all Q&A questions are based on hydrogenation units.) ) Correct: 3 wealth, Incorrect: 1 wealth ； Mass posting of posts – rated based on the lowest score ； Replies that are unrelated to the answer are considered spam and will be deleted immediately. For management purposes, if you need to view content from a few days ago, please go to https://bbs.hcbbs.com/home.php?mod=space&uid=3862647&do=thread&view=me&from=space through the summary post below. The APP short-video skill competition has started! https://bbs.hcbbs.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1951670
If lubricating oil contains water, it can cause the oil to emulsify, destroy the oil film, reduce its lubricating effectiveness and increase wear. It can also corrode machine components and accelerate the deterioration of the lubricating oil, especially in oils that contain many additives.
First is emulsification, and secondly, the bearing temperature may rise, which can severely damage the bearing.
The presence of water is normal; it is usually in trace amounts and has little impact. As long as it doesn’t exceed the limit! Excessive moisture in lubricating oil can easily reduce its lubricating properties. When the water content in the oil is extremely high, it can even lead to the rendering of the oil unusable, causing severe shutdowns and damaging mechanical equipment. It is mainly reflected in the following 4 points. 1. Reduce the quality of lubricating oil ； 2. Reduce lubrication capacity ； 3. Cause wear, corrosion, and rusting of the equipment ； 4. Promote the formation of sludge. Lubricant dehydration measures can be taken to address the water content issue
Excessive moisture in the lubricating oil, above the standard level, can easily reduce its lubricating properties. When the water content in the oil is extremely high, it can even lead to the disposal of the oil, result in serious shutdown failures, and damage mechanical equipment.
1. The lubricant changes color or there are water droplets in it; 2. The temperature at the lubricated area increases. Handling: Damaged or water-contaminated lubricant can impair the lubrication effect in that area, and over time this can also cause damage to the equipment. It should be replaced immediately.
Water mixed into the lubricating oil can cause the oil to emulsify and turn white. The lubrication effect decreases. In severe cases, it can cause cylinder scoring in the engine, leading to its destruction.
This causes the lubricating oil to emulsify, resulting in a reduced lubrication effect; it can be drained and replaced
Reduced lubrication effect, increased friction, bearing overheating, and even shaft seizure
Excessive moisture in the lubricating oil, above the standard level, can easily reduce its lubricating properties. When the water content in the oil is extremely high, it can even lead to the disposal of the oil, result in serious shutdown failures, and damage mechanical equipment.
If lubricating oil contains water, it can cause the oil to emulsify, destroy the oil film, reduce its lubricating effectiveness and increase wear. It can also corrode machine components and accelerate the deterioration of the lubricating oil, especially in oils that contain many additives.