Understanding and controlling bearing temperature excursions on rotating equipment
Rotating equipment such as turbines and compressors are an important machinery asset in the chemical production sites, such as for fertilizers, ammonia and nitric acid production plants. Reliable equipment performance is dependent upon having a high quality, well maintained lubricant. These lubricants are placed under a lot of thermal stress and may be exposed to process gases, which can cause rapid fluid deterioration. These chemical changes in the lubricant manifest themselves into mechanical challenges in the compressor set, such as vibration, bearing temperature increases and valve sticking in hydraulically manipulated controls. This paper examines the nexus between these chemical changes in the fluid and mechanical impacts to the machinery. Furthermore, best-practice condition monitoring strategies and maintenance actions are suggested for integration into a plant’s reliability program
Speakers: Jo Ameye, Vice President Technology / GM Europe, Fluitec
