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Analysis of the causes of lubricant emulsification in mechanical pumps?

2016-01-25View Original

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Analysis of the causes of lubricant emulsification in mechanical pumps?
Reply #22016-01-25
Oil emulsification is basically caused by an excessive amount of water in the oil. It might be the condensation water from the oil cap at low temperatures. During short-distance driving, since this component is mostly made of non-metallic materials, heat transfer is slow; therefore, when driving over short distances in very low ambient temperatures, the condensation water may not be able to evaporate. The formula of engine oil includes anti-emulsifiers as well as components that prevent emulsification. During use, engine oil comes into contact with small amounts of water, and the function of these additives is to ensure that the water merges with the oil without causing emulsification; emulsification occurs only when there is an excessive amount of water. Oil emulsification reduces the lubricating effect of the oil, causing additional wear on the engine and shortening its service life:lol
Reply #32016-01-25
Water got into the bearing box. It might have entered through the filling hole, or maybe through the breather valve; it’s also possible that water leaked in from the cooling water line of the bearing box. These are the only possibilities I can think of

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