2014 Spring Meeting & 10th Global Congress on Process Safety

(6d) Turbine Oil Varnish Development in Rotating Equipment

Author

Hannon, J. - Presenter, ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Company

This document describes the potential problems, mitigation measures, maintenance, oil health, and the state-of-the-art technological aspects of turbine oil varnish development in rotating equipment (gas and steam turbine, compressors, generators, and gear box). Lubricant formulation considerations with application specific limitations and current maintenance practices are detailed to improve turbine reliability