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No matter where your gas compressor operates,
we are specialists for its effective lubrication
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less downtime
due to maintenance
less wear
which should under all operating conditions comply with the instructions provided by the compressor manufacturer.
ISO VG 150
Viscosity
4. Polarity:
When it comes to polarity, the
principle of "likeness" applies.
Polar gases such as ammonia
are easily dissolved in polar oils
such as polyglycol, while homopolar gases such as hydrocarbons are less easily dissolved in polar oils.
Stable viscosity
after initial dilution
Continuous dilution
of the mineral oil
but also to
K
a better utilization
An example:
The first step is analyzing the gas stream composition:
16 % C2H10, C5H12, C6H14
54 % methane CH4
16 % hydrogen H2
36 ppm hydrogen sulfide H2S
16 % ethane C2H6
16 ppm hydrogen chloride HCI
8 % propane C3H8
2. The second step is analyzing the operational data of the compressor:
Discharge pressure:
8.5 bar
Discharge temperature:
95C
Suction pressure:
1.2 bar
Suction temperature:
28C
Oil temperature to the bearings: 65C
3. The third step is the viscosity requirement of the OEM:
Application example: oil-injected rotary screw compressor
>12 mm2/s at 65C (oil injection temperature to the bearings)
> 8 mm2/s at 95C (oil injection temperature to the rotors)
4. The fourth step is suggesting a suitable oil for the application:
For this operational data, we would suggest Klber Summit NGSH-150.
Our reaction:
low-reaction lubricants.
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Operating conditions such as intermittent operation, ambient temperatures and other influencing factors
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Conclusion: Since it has been changed over to Klber Summit PGS 100, the
LPVR compressor has been running much more reliably. Downtime has been
reduced significantly and failure of peripherals minimized. The rig crew called the
changeover a great success.
Machine data:
Compressor:
Discharge pressure:
Discharge temperature:
Gas stream:
Problems encountered:
Lubricant costs
- per oil change
- per year
Production loss
Costs of production loss
Total costs
Costs saved
before changeover
to Klber Summit PGS 100
7,400.- US$
12 7,400.- US$
= 88,000.- US$
16,000.- US$
1 16,000.- EUR
= 16,000.- US$
160 hrs
160 hrs 50.- US$
= 8,000.- US$
65 hrs
65 hrs 50.- US$
= 3,250.- US$
15,000.- US$
181,800.- US$
--
36,250.- US$
145,550.- US$
Klber product
Viscosity
Klber Summit
PS 100 ... 400
Klber Summit
NGSH 68 ... 220
Klber Summit
PGS 68 ... 220
Klber Summit
PGS 2
90
Klber Summit
PGI 68 ... 150
Klber Summit
DSL 100 ...125
XM
100, 125
Klber Summit
R 100 ... 500
Klber Tyreno
Fluid 3/6V, 6/14V
and 12/25V
Klber Summit
PGS- 10A
10, 15
Klber Summit
HySyn FG-15
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The product suggestions in this table just provide a general basis for the selection of a gas compressor oil. This table
does not contain any product recommendations for different applications. For a detailled product selection specific
Here is a brief overview of our products. To determine which oil is the right one for you, please send us
all relevant data for the gas stream in your compressor and the operating conditions. As an insert on
the last page you will find our "Technical Questionnaire for Process Gas Compressors". This questionnaire will help you to quickly and easily compile your application data and send them to us so that
we can recommend a suitable product.
Semi-synthetic gas compressor oil based on mineral oil and synthetic ester
Good oxidation stability especially if oxygen is present in the gas stream
Increased availability of
the process gas compressor and of the whole process
Increased operational reliability of the gas compressor and of the entire process
Increased effectiveness
and lifetime of process
catalysts
Long-term partnership
for consulting, after
sales service and special
gas compressor oils
for the oil selection of
many individual and
unique gas streams
and applications
Synthetic oils for mechanical seal lubrication based on polyalphaolefine (Klber Summit HySyn FG 15) and polyglycol (Klber Summit PGS 10A)
Compatible with Klber Summit gas compressor oils of the same base oil basis
factors have to be considered like a gas stream analysis as well as the exact operating conditions of the
compressor. Please consult Klber Lubrication for an individual oil selection for your application.
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Our service
available worldwide
No matter where in the world you are, whether off-shore or on
firm ground, we will not only supply you with lubricants reliably in
time, but we also offer you our services. We provide assistance
with the cleaning of compressors and used oil analysis.
Compressor cleaning
made easy.
With the special cleaning fluid Klber
Summit Varnasolv you can clean yourrotary screw gas compressor during
operation fast and effectively, without
machine stoppage. Klber Summit
Varnasolv is a highly effective concentrate: It is added to the oil fill at a
concentration of 10 % before the oil
change. While the compressor is still
operating, it releases contaminants and
deposits from the walls, which remain
suspended in the oil. When the old oil is
then drained for the changeover, these
particles are removed.
This method is much more effective than
simply flushing the compressor with a
normal lubricating oil. Normal oil has a
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Depending on the types of gases, operating conditions and compressor runtime, we will define sampling intervals
together with you. We will provide you
with standardized sample bottles, which
you fill and send to our lab at the specified intervals. A few days later, you
will receive a comprehensive lab report
informing you about the conditions of
your oil and any steps to be taken.
This measure will help to prevent
machine downtime, reduce maintenance costs and increase compressor
availability.
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Methane
CH4
C2H6
Ethane
Propane
Isobutane
N-butane
Isopentane
N-pentane
Ambient temperature:
C
C3H8
i-C4H10
n-C4H10
i-C5H12
4. Screw-type compressor
n-C5H12
C6H14
Lubrication details
Heptane
C7H16
Ethylene
C2H4
Propylene
C3H6
Butene
C4H8
Hexane
1. Compressor type
Reciprocating piston
compressor
Single-acting
Double-acting
Screw-type compressor
Benzole
Toluene
C6H6
C7H8
Other types:
Xylene
C8H10
operating hours
Refill quantity:
litres/1000 operating hours
Change interval of:
Oil filter
operating hours
Oil separator cartridge
Methyl chloride
CH3Cl
Vinyl chloride H2C=CHCl
Manufacturer/OEM:
operating hours
Ammonia
NH3
Hydrogen sulphide H2S
Hydrogen chloride HCl
Compressor designation/type:
litres
Viscosity details
Minimum viscosities
in the bearing:
Miscellaneous:
at the rotors:
mm2/s at
mm2/s at
C
C
3. Operating conditions
2. Composition of gas
Material:
Suction temperature:
1st stage:
% by mol
2nd stage:
or
% by volume
Please enter portions of each
gas or enclose complete gas
analysis.
Oil used:
Operating temperature:
Suction pressure:
1st stage:
bar
2nd stage:
bar
Portions
Helium
He
Compression discharge
temperature:
1st stage:
Nitrogen
N2
2nd stage:
Hydrogen
H2
Water vapour
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Oxygen
H2O
CO2
CO
O2
C
C
Fill quantity:
litres
C
bar
Please fill in and return to Klber Lubrication.
5. Reciprocating piston
compressor
Stroke:
Lubrication details
Stage 1:
mm
Stage 2:
mm
Bore:
Cylinder:
Crankshaft:
Fill quantities / oil reservoir:
Stage 1:
mm
Stage 2:
mm
Cylinder:
litres
Speed:
Crankshaft:
litres
Materials:
Minimize residues in
downstream pipes and
heat exchangers
Piston:
Miscellaneous:
lubrication
Cylinder:
litres/day
Piston ring:
Viscosity details
Plunger packing:
Minimum viscosities
Valves:
in the cylinder:
at
at the crankshaft:
at
mm2/s
C
2
mm /s
C
Sketches:
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