13 test parameters to test turbine oil, as per standards


*Test Parameters:

Viscosity
Viscosity Index
Flash Point
Pour Point
Demulsification
Copper Corrosion
Acid Number
Foam Characteristics
Oxidation Characteristics
Water Separation
Rust Prevention
Cleanliness
*Oxidation Stability Test : Turbine Oil Oxidation Stability Test (TOST) is a valuable tool in order to indicate oil life for lubricants that are continuously exposed to gross water contaminations, high temperatures, and air entrainment in field service.

ASTM D943 commonly referred to as Turbine Oil. Oxidation Stability Test (TOST), is widely used in the lubrication industry to evaluate the oxidation stability.

*Best Practices for Steam Turbine Lubrication:

Keep Oil Clean, Cool and Dry
Install High Capture Efficiency Breathers to your Oil Respective Oil Tanks
Monitor returning bearing oil temperature regularly
Maintain proper alignment
Inspect for signs of foaming and/or Air Entrainment
Install primary (return line) and secondary sampling points
Perform regular oil analysis
Routinely inspect sight glasses for level, foam, and water
Keep tank headspace dry using blowers, condensers or instrument air
Drain accumulated water regularly
Use offline fluid conditioning for precision contamination control
Regularly inspect for varnish, especially in gas turbines
Protect against water and or detergent ingress during wash-down
Inspect bulk delivery of new oil before acceptance
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