Water and Oils
Why Monitoring and Controlling Particles is Crucial for Rotary Screw Air Compressors
Rotary screw air compressors are vital in many industrial processes, providing reliable compressed air for everything from powering tools to supporting manufacturing operations. However, these high-performance machines are not immune to wear and tear, particularly when contamination sneaks into their lubricants. For engineers responsible for maintaining rotary screw compressors, understanding how particles impact performance—and how…
Read MoreOil Purification is Key to Reducing Compressor Operating Costs
Compressed air is often hailed as the “fourth utility,” indispensable to manufacturing operations much like electricity, water, and natural gas. In this realm, oil-flooded rotary screw compressors reign supreme for their cost-effectiveness despite their operational and maintenance expenses. The annual operating costs of rotary screw compressors stem from various factors: high energy consumption, pricey replacement…
Read MoreWater – the Scourge of Air Compressor Oils – Part 2
The Problems Created by Water – Let’s Count the Ways! Water is an extremely challenging and complex contaminant. It negatively impacts compressor oils and internals in different ways which require different strategies to prevent or mitigate the damage that water can do. A partial list of the ways that water works to constantly attack air…
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