lubrication

Managing the different oils and greases that make up your lubricant arsenal is a daunting task. Most power generation facilities employ a lubricant champion to keep those products carefully sorted and implemented. But like most highly skilled experts, lubricant champions can only do a great job when they’re properly supported. If you want to maximize productivity, […]

Turbines are by far the single most-costly piece of equipment for many energy businesses, which highlights the importance of lubrication for these assets. Although turbine oil could last for more than a

SKF’s robust, compact cartridge pump simplifies and improves lubrication by dispensing grease from standard tubes that are widely available from distribution or retail outlets Gothenburg, Sweden, February 1, 2023: SKF has developed a compact cartridge pump that provides effective lubrication to applications such as small agricultural and construction machinery. The pump, called AECP, automatically lubricates […]

This paper explains the mechanisms that affect lubricating oil consumption in stationary gas engines. It explains the positive and negative consequences of oil consumption. It discusses the importance of

The first step to solving a problem is recognizing that one is present. An operations team cannot adequately put a sufficient maintenance plan in place if there is no awareness that maintenance is required. One particular area that used to suffer much more regularly from this lack of diagnosis in a power plant setting is […]

Latest Lincoln grease gun model is now available in North America; coming soon to the rest of the world LANSDALE, PENNSYLVANIA, January 6, 2022 – SKF, a leading global supplier of bearings, sealing solutions, lubrication management, condition monitoring systems, and services, launched a new tool within its Tools and Equipment product linethat simplifies the critical […]

Podcast offers insights on how tribology and lubrication can maximize machine efficiencies and productivity Park Ridge, Illinois (October 14, 2021) ─ The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the technical society for individuals in the field of tribology and lubrication engineering — is pleased to announce the immediate availability of a new, free […]

Tilting pad journal bearings are used in turbomachinery such as turbo compressors, turbo gears, gas turbines, or steam turbines. There is an ongoing and growing customer demand for bearings with increased

A lot must be reviewed prior to selecting the right fitting for power plant instrumentation applications. Among the choices are whether to use single- or double-ferrule designs; heat codes, lubrication, and

Modern gas turbines are designed to deliver more power and greater efficiencies. Several manufacturers, including GE, Siemens, and others, have established new marks for efficiency over the past year, reaching

Varnish buildup in oil systems and components can degrade performance and cause erratic valve operation. Some experts have conducted research and formulated new lubricants that could help solve those problems. One such oil proved highly successful during a five-year run at a gas turbine power plant. By eliminating the need for oil changes and valve […]

  Lubricating oil is the lifeblood of virtually all rotating equipment found in a power plant. Keep it clean and the lube system is relatively low maintenance. However, cycling operation and restarts after a temporary or long-term shutdown can reveal a whole new class of perhaps unfamiliar problems. The fundamental question is determining when a […]