Standard Guide for Cleaning, Flushing, and Purification of Steam, Gas, and Hydroelectric Turbine Lubrication Systems

Importancia y uso:

4.1 This guide is intended to aid the equipment manufacturer, installer, service company, and turbine operator in coordinating their efforts to obtain and maintain clean lubrication and control systems.

4.2 The flushing and cleaning philosophies stated in this guide are applicable to both large and small lubrication systems.

4.3 Clean lubrication systems result from proper system design and good planning, execution, and communication by all involved during commissioning. No phase of these procedures should be undertaken without a thorough understanding of the possible effects of improper system preparation. The installation, cleaning, and flushing of the equipment should not be entrusted to persons lacking in experience.

4.4 Because of the knowledge and specialized equipment that is required, the operator may wish to employ an outside specialist contractor for the system flushing. Review of this guide can provide guidelines for discussion with prospective contractors.

Subcomité:

D02.C0.01

Referida por:

D4378-24, D4304-22, D7720-21, D8579-24, D8506-23

Volúmen:

05.02

Número ICS:

75.100 (Lubricants, industrial oils and related products)

Palabras clave:

centrifugation; cleanliness; coalescence; contamination; dehydration; filtration; flushing; purification; turbine lubrication;