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Contents
ACHIEVING EFFICIENCIES THROUGH PRACTICES & PRODUCTS
FEATURES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES 8
Certification Matters, Part II: Review Of Bearing Principles Key to the reliability of equipment and processes everywhere, these components present special lubrication-related challenges.
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Ray Thibault, Contributing Editor
LUBE POINTS 13
Handling, Storing And Dispensing Industrial Lubricants Refine your techniques with these guidelines. Travis Lail, ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties
DELIVERING THE GOODS 16
The Anatomy Of A Centralized Lubrication System: Positive Displacement Injector (PDI) Systems Get the facts on these versatile, easily engineered systems. Ken Bannister, Contributing Editor
LAB SPOTLIGHT 18
Viscosity Testing Given the fact it’s the most important property of a lubricant, you can’t afford not to regularly check the viscosity of the oils in your equipment.
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From Our Perspective Problem Solvers Classified Supplier Index Lube Starz
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UTILITIES MANAGER 20
Energy Recovery System Cuts School’s Cooling Costs 70% An energy-saving enthalpy wheel reduces the temperature of incoming air. Jane Alexander, Editor, with Jim Connell, Airxchange, Inc.
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Making The Grade (Food Grade, That Is!) Here are some of the top lube solutions for food-related applications.
CIMM Certification Program Becomes CMRT Certification The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Certifying Organization (SMRPCO) is relaunching what was formerly the Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (CIMM) program as the Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) program. For more information, visit www.smrp.com.
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FROM OUR PERSPECTIVE
Ken Bannister, Contributing Editor
Relationship-Building And Best-Practice Maintenance “Assumptions are the termites of relationships.” …Henry Winkler
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s I conducted a Lubrication Operation Effectiveness Review (LOER), my client seemed baffled and intrigued by my strong interest in exploring relationships and assumptions. They were the relationships and assumptions set up between the lubrication specialist and the machine operator; between the maintenance department and other departments; and between the lubricator/ maintainer and the asset. In her book Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World, management guru Margaret Wheatley states: “In organizations, real power and energy is generated through relationships. This pattern of relationships and the capacities to form them are more important than tasks, functions, roles and positions.” For the maintenance group to truly succeed in its mission to deliver asset availability and reliability with a decreasing skilled resource base, it must establish improved working relationships on three levels: 1) intra-departmentally among clerical staff, planners, schedulers, inventory stockkeepers and managers; 2) inter-departmentally among equipment operators, production supervisors, production planners, engineers, purchasers, accounting, human resources and all management personnel; and 3) intimacy with the maintainable assets. Building these vital relationships begins with understanding what you manage, versus what you control. For example, a maintenance department is responsible for managing all equipment repairs. Unfortunately, it is not always able to control access to the equipment (operator, production planner, production scheduler, production manager); control access to parts (purchaser, vendors); or control access to funds (accounting, management). Instead, it must depend on mutual working relationships with others to deliver the maintenance mandate.
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In any relationship, both sides have different needs and must work together to establish, document and develop areas in which cooperation is required, establishing mutual agreement(s) to prioritize actions based on the consequences of ignoring those needs—all of which must also be based on facts, not assumptions. Similarly, we must review the relationships formed with the asset. B.F. Skinner, in his 1969 book Contingencies of Reinforcement, wrote, “The real problem is not whether machines think, but whether men do.” In the area of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), we’re taught to understand each of our machines intimately, as well as understand their idiosyncratic nature within their operating context and the how and consequence of each possible failure. Modern technology allows us to take an intimate look at equipment health—through oil analysis, infrared thermography, vibration analysis, ultrasonic analysis, historical failure analysis, etc. Ultimately, though, we still must do the thinking for the equipment and work collaboratively with our peers, management and vendors to ensure that we address a machine’s needs in a timely manner while still meeting the needs of the maintenance department and its various relationship partners. Building relationships allows both sides to state their respective points of view—and teaches us not to make assumptions on each other’s behalf. Understanding, measuring and tracking what we control lets us objectively define how and where the partnership must work together to better manage and resolve issues that are out of our control. Relationship-building is key to dispelling hurtful assumptions, as well as to delivering a valueadded, best-practice maintenance approach in an ever-changing world. Good Luck! LMT kbannister@engtechindustries.com
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Certification Matters:
Key to the reliability of equipment and processes everywhere, these components present special lubrication-related challenges. Ray Thibault CLS, OMA I, OMA II, MLT, MLT II, MLA II, MLA III Contributing Editor
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his article is the second in an ongoing series focusing on the major components of the lubrication certification exams administered by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) and the International Council of Machinery Lubrication (ICML). (Please refer to pgs. 10-14, LMT January/February 2011 for more information on STLE and ICML certifications.) In the March/ April 2011 issue, we discussed “The Fundamentals of Lubrication.” Here, we explore the most common equipment component. Bearings are found on all types of machines. How they are treated is critical to the reliability and uptime of systems and processes across the board.
Bearings have three major functions: 1) to reduce friction; 2) to support a load; 3) to maintain alignment. The two major types are journal (sleeve) and rolling element (also called anti-friction bearings). Journal bearings Journal bearings (as shown in Fig. 1) have a larger surface area and carry heavier loads than rolling-element bearings. They are employed in turbines, compressors, transportation equipment and many other applications where support of a heavy load is required. Characteristics and features of journal bearings include: ■ The most common journal bearing is the “split” (or “segment”) type, wherein the top half can be readily separated from the bottom half. ■ To protect the journal (or shaft) from wear, the inner surface of a journal bearing is soft and sacrificial. This soft inner surface allows particles to become embedded in it, thereby minimizing shaft damage from particulate contaminants. The most common material used on the inner surface is called Babbitt. Tin-based Babbitt, consisting of tin, copper and antimony, has replaced lead-based Babbitt and is now the most popular type.
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Remember: While this series of articles is based on the content of STLE- and ICML-suggested training modules, they’re published here only as an informational framework for individuals seeking lubrication certification. Candidates will need to to engage in substantial additional study to develop the degree of in-depth knowledge that’s required to pass a certification exam. ■ Journal bearings are very effective at handling radial loads (i.e., perpendicular to the shaft). Large journal bearings are lubricated with a circulation system where oil is introduced through a hole on top of the bearing and distributed along the bearing via axial grooves for constant loads. (Some use circumferential grooves for variable loads.) It’s important that the grooves be placed away from the load zone. Some smaller journal bearings—such as those found in large pumps, electric motors and process-steam turbines—are lubricated by the use of a slinger ring on a shaft in an oil bath. The ring is 1.5 to 2.0 times larger than the shaft and rotates along with it. The oil is thrown from the ring, which is immersed in the oil to a depth of 1/8” to 3/8” from the inside bottom of the ring on the shaft and distributed to the bearing. The limiting factors on the use of slinger rings are the speed and viscosity of the oil.
Journal-bearing failure modes… Figures 2 and 3 show two journal-bearing failure modes. The fretting damage in Fig. 2 results from vibration in stationary bearings causing metal-to-metal contact between the shaft and bearing inner surface. The fatigue damage reflected in Fig. 3 can be caused by the generation of surface and subsurface cracks through overload or bridging of a particle between the shaft and bearing surfaces. Such conditions lead to spalling (the release of material causing pits on the bearing surface). Other failure modes include: ■ Babbitt fatigue ■ Lack of lubrication and improper grooving to distribute lubricant ■ Babbitt wiping with rotor contact
Since journal bearings don’t handle thrust or axial loads that occur parallel to the shaft, thrust bearings must be used with them for these applications. For large equipment like compressors and turbines, Kingsbury bearings are employed. These bearings feature a tilted-shoe design that’s positioned on a shaft close to a collar and lubricated hydrodynamically through a circulation system.
■ Abrasive particle damage ■ Varnish (especially on thrust bearings) ■ Electrostatic discharge damage ■ Cavitation
■ A journal bearing is lubricated by the rotating shaft forming an oil wedge between itself and the bearing. Boundary, mixed and hydrodynamic lubrication regimes occur as shaft speed increases. The major variables in achieving a hydrodynamic regime through the increase in the fluid film are viscosity and speed—which are related directly to the film thickness and indirectly to the load. Load is another variable that is indirectly related to film thickness. Oil Inlet Bearing Liner Split Type (Some)
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Housing Clearance Journal or Shaft
Common Journal Bearing Components • Housing • Bearing Liner • Segment (split type) • Oil Inlet • Drain • Journal
■ Improper installation
Fig. 2. Fretting damage results from vibration that causes metal-tometal contact between the shaft and the bearing surface.
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Ball
Needle
Cylindrical
Spherical
Tapered
Fig. 4. The type of rolling element incorporated in a bearing is what gives the bearing its speed and and load-carrying ability.
Rolling-element bearings Rolling-element bearings are classified into two major families: ball and rolling element. While these families have a lower load-carrying ability than journal bearings, they often are operated at higher speeds because of lower surface contact. As shown in Fig. 4, the type of rolling element that a bearing employs is what gives the bearing its speed and load-carrying ability. The bearing that can operate at the highest speed is the ball type—because of the minimal surface contact between ball and the raceway. The spherical and tapered rolling-element types, however, have greater load carrying ability. Unlike journal bearings, the rolling-element bearings can handle some thrust load. Both angular contact ball and tapered roller bearings can handle moderate levels of thrust but in only one direction. Therefore, they need to be paired to handle thrust in both directions. Some rolling-element bearings are designed to handle only thrust and no radial loads. The most common rolling-element bearing is the deep groove single-row ball bearing illustrated in Fig. 5.
Outside Diameter Bore
Keep this fact in mind: The lubrication regime for rolling-element bearings differs
Width
Outer Ring
Rolling-element bearing manufacturers classify bearing life as the amount of time any bearing will perform in a specified operation before failure. They typically use the L-10 rating for this determination. The L-10 rating is defined as the number of revolutions that 90% of a group of identical bearings under identical conditions will endure before the first sign of fatigue failure occurs. Fatigue is defined as when a spall with an area of 0.01 in2 or more develops regardless of the bearing size. Two of the major factors that influence bearing life are speed and load. Life is inversely proportional to speed. Doubling speed lowers bearing life by 50%. Load is even more detrimental to bearing life. By doubling the load, bearing life is reduced by nearly 85%.
Inner Ring Ball Separator or Cage
Fig. 5. The deep-groove, single-row ball bearing type is the most common rolling-element bearing.
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from that for journal bearings. Lubrication of rolling-element bearings… The lubrication regime for rolling-element bearings differs from that of journal bearings. Take a ball bearing as an example: The contact between the ball and raceway— called the “point contact”—is quite small. This generates high pressures because the load is carried through the ball and, thus, supported by just a small surface area. The oil is trapped between the ball and raceway into a film thickness less than one micron and behaves like a solid to provide protection. The large pressures trapping the oil film result in deformation of the ball and raceway to support the load. This lubrication regime is called elastohydrodynamic, and it occurs primarily where there is rolling contact in nonconforming surfaces. Desired properties of rolling-elementbearing lubricants are summarized in Table I. MAY/JUNE 2011
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Table I. Desired Properties of Rolling-Element-Bearing Lubricants
Consideration
Lubricant Property
Bearing type
Viscosity
Speed
Viscosity
Load Low
Viscosity
Medium
Anti-wear additive
High
Extreme pressure additive
Temperature
Oxidation/thermal stability
Temperature range
Viscosity index/pour point
Metal material
Non-aggressive additives
Cooling requirements
Lubricant type: grease vs. oil
Rust protection
Rust-inhibitor additives
Water resistance
Demulsifiers
Foam and air entrainment
Balanced anti-foam additives
ndm =n( d+D)/2
n = speed in RPM d = bore of bearing in mm D = outside diameter in mm
By using the bearing speed factor formula and referring to the manufacturers’ tables, a more accurate viscosity can be determined for a bearing at the operating temperature. To determine the correct viscosity, you must convert the viscosity at the operating temperature to the viscosity at 40 C by using the viscosity temperature table for the particular lubricant base stock type. The bearing speed factor number can also be useful in determining the limiting speeds for the use of grease. For example, 350,000 ndm is the maximum speed for greaselubricated ball bearings and 150,000 is the limiting speed for spherical roller bearings. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule. Special greases with low-viscosity oils have been used in ball bearings with speeds up to 1,000,000. Rolling-element bearing failure modes. . . ■ Poor maintenance ■ Poor design ■ Ineffective sealing ■ Electrical arching across bearing ■ Wrong bearing for application ■ Overload or excessive speed
Selection of the correct viscosity is the most important consideration in lubricating a rolling-element bearing. Major bearing manufactures have minimum requirements for viscosity at the operating temperature. For example, the minimum requirements for the following bearings are:
■ Insufficient lubrication ■ Incorrect lubrication ■ Oil deterioration
■ Ball Bearing -13.2 cSt ■ Temperature variation ■ Cylindrical Roller -13.2 cSt ■ Contamination ■ Spherical Roller -20 cSt ■ Incorrect assembly/installation Normally, the “K factor”—the use of a higher viscosity than the minimum calculated—is applied when it comes to lubrication of rolling-element bearings. Some bearing manufacturers recommend 2.0 to 4.0 times the calculated viscosity to extend bearing life. This results in higher heat generation from the thicker oil and greater energy consumption. More typical values used are 1.2 to 2.0 times calculated viscosity. A more accurate way for determining the proper viscosity than using minimum recommended values involves the bearing speed factor: MAY/JUNE 2011
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Bearings fail for many reasons. Even one that has been perfectly lubricated and maintained will eventually fail as a result of fatigue. There clearly are many ways bearings can fail—the most common being contamination- and lubrication-related. Unfortunately, even a perfectly lubricated and maintained bearing will eventually fail through fatigue. Failure modes are classified in the following categories:
1. Store bearings in a clean environment.
■ Fatigue ◆ Subsurface ◆ Surface-Initiated
4. Stack bearings no more than five high.
■ Wear ◆ Abrasive ◆ Adhesive
6. If you touch a bearing, oil it.
■ Corrosion ◆ Moisture ◆ Fretting
8. Assemble a bearing with assembly lube.
■ Electrical Erosion ◆ Excessive Voltage ◆ Current Leakage
10. Read fits to 0.0001 inches.
■ Plastic Deformation ◆ Overload ◆ Debris Indentation ■ Handling Indentation ◆ Fracture ◆ Forced ■ Fracture ◆ Forced ◆ Fatigue ◆ Thermal Cracking Rolling-element bearings are usually temperaturemounted with an interference fit. Temperature-mounting methods include oven, induction-heater and oil-bath. NOTE: DO NOT USE A TORCH! Handle with care When working with bearings, the following best practices should be employed: 12 | LUBRICATION MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY
2. Dunk bearings to clean them. 3. If you drop a bearing, discard it.
5. Store bearings a minimum of one foot off concrete.
7. For safety reasons, don’t air-spin a bearing.
9. Micrometer the fits on 1/8ths.
Conclusion Bearings are critical components in all types of machinery and processes. Basic understanding of them is essential in applying lube best practices and enhancing reliability. For more details on bearing lubrication and the selection of correct viscosity, refer to previous articles in this publication. (You can search archives on www.lmtinfo.com and www.mt-online.com.) LMT Acknowledgements The author wishes to thank Bob Matthews of Royal Purple for sharing his bearing knowledge and allowing the use of his best practices for bearing care in this article. Coming Up This “Certification Matters” series continues in the July/August issue with a discussion of the “Basic Principles of Gears.” Ray Thibault is based in Cypress (Houston), TX. An STLECertified Lubrication Specialist and Oil Monitoring Analyst, he conducts extensive training for operations around the world. Telephone: (281) 257-1526; email: rlthibault@msn.com. For more info, enter 01 at www.LMTfreeinfo.com MAY/JUNE 2011
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he proper handling, storing and dispensing of industrial lubricants is vital in helping to protect plant personnel against health hazards and minimize the risk of environmental contamination. Among the common problems plant managers and maintenance professionals encounter when dealing with high volumes of lubricants and/or greases is product mislabeling and storing products in areas with extreme temperatures.
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To treat your oils and greases with the care and respect they deserve—and require—keep the following points in mind:
Storing The proper storage of lubricants calls for adherence to several key guidelines:
Handling The handling of lubricants includes all operations involved in the receipt of supplies of lubricants by a facility and the transfer of those lubricants to in-plant storage. The type of handling involved depends on how the lubricants are received—either in packages or in bulk.
n Lubricants should be protected not only from sources of contamination but also from degradation that can occur when they’re stored in extremely hot or cold temperatures.
Packaged products… All shipments of oils, greases and associated petroleum products in containers up to and including 55-gal. (U.S.) oil drums and 400-lb. grease drums are considered packaged products. n Most packaged lubricants can be unloaded without damage from trucks or freight cars by sliding them down through wood or metal skids. The skid should be securely attached to the truck or freight-car bed. n When lubricants in both drums and smaller packages are delivered to customers on pallets, they can be unloaded with a forklift and transported directly to storage. n After unloading, drums can be moved safely to the storage area by properly equipped forklift trucks, either on pallets or held in specially equipped fork jaws. If fork trucks are unavailable, the drums should be handled and moved with barrel trucks or drum handlers. Bulk products… The term “bulk” in this context refers not only to deliveries in tank cars, tank trucks, tank wagons and special grease transporters, but also to deliveries in any container substantially larger than a conventional 55-gal. oil drum or 400-lb. grease drum. Prior to the receipt of bulk deliveries, certain precautions must be taken: n The storage tanks should be gauged to ensure there is sufficient capacity available for the scheduled delivery. n Empty tanks should be inspected and flushed or cleaned if necessary. They also should be checked to ensure the correct fill pipe is being used, that valves are set correctly and any crossover valves between storage tanks are locked out.
n Lubricant products should be stored in an area where they can be moved into and out of storage easily and used on a “first in, first out” basis. n Make sure product identification is maintained and clearly visible. n When selecting the proper location of petroleum-product storage facilities, it is crucial to consider the applicable fire, safety and insurance requirements. As discussed in the section on handling, the guideline related to the storing of lubricants depends on how the lubricants are received—either in packages or in bulk. Packaged products… Packaged lubricants can be stored outdoors, in a warehouse or in an oil house. In all cases, outdoor storage should be avoided whenever possible. Some potential hazards of outdoor storage include contamination by water, dirt or rust, or changes to the
Be careful. Common problems encountered by those dealing with high volumes of lubricants and greases include mislabeling of products and storage areas with extreme temperatures.
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physical properties of the lubricants resulting from extreme temperatures (be they hot or cold). Warehouse storage is desirable when the oil house lacks the space needed to stock the complete inventory that is required. In a warehouse, racks and shelving can be used to provide adequate protection for all containers and the aisle space should be adequate for maneuvering whatever type of mechanical handling equipment is used. The “first in, first outâ€? procedure should be maintained, and the location should be considered on the basis of receiving and dispensing convenience. Keep in mind that a well-arranged, properly constructed and conveniently located oil house is the best storage area when trying to avoid contamination of lubricants. Bulk products‌ While bulk storing of lubricants offers considerable economic and operating advantages, the full benefit of such an approach will be realized only when the complete system is properly planned and installed. To avoid the need for cleanup and/or the risk of contamination, always remember that tanks and bins should be used for only one product. Other factors to consider when using bulk storage include: n Inside storage locations are generally preferred, both to avoid the cycling temperatures encountered in outside locations, and to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and other contaminants.
n Storage locations should not be in areas where plant equipment (such as high-pressure steam lines or process vessels) will cause high ambient temperatures or direct heating of the tanks. n Excessively cold locations should be avoided. n To minimize the suction head on transfer pumps used to withdraw product for the tanks, above-grade lubricantstorage locations are preferred. In addition to choosing the right location for storage, it is important to remember that storage tanks should be equipped with vents to allow breathing during filling and emptying. The vents also should be equipped with filters to keep out dust, moisture and other contaminants. Dispensing Dispensing of a lubricant includes its withdrawal from the oil house or other storage location and its transfer to the point of use, as well as the application of the product at the point of use. n When lubricants are dispensed by methods other than completely closed systems, containers or devices used to move them and related products should be kept clean at all times. n Each container or device should be clearly labeled for a particular product and used only for that product. n The device used for the introduction of a lubricant to the point of final use should be carefully cleaned before the filling operation starts. n Sumps and reservoirs should be thoroughly cleaned and flushed before filling the first time, checked when they are refilled and cleaned as necessary. In return A little TLC goes a long way. By observing these precautions and procedures in the handling, storing and dispensing of lubricants, greases and associated petroleum products, you can help preserve their integrity, minimize the risk of potential personnel injuries and achieve significant economic and operating benefits. LMT Travis Lail is an industrial lubrication specialist with ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties. To learn more about handling, storage and dispensing of oils and greases, visit: mobilindustrial.com For more info, enter 02 at www.LMTfreeinfo.com
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The Anatomy Of A Centralized Lubrication System
Positive Displacement Injector (PDI) Systems Ken Bannister Contributing Editor This SL-V XL high-output lubrication delivery system is one of Lincoln Industrial’s new cross-ported injector products. The originator of the PDI system, Lincoln is now part of SKF’s portfolio of lubrication solutions.
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he Positive Displacement Injector (PDI) lubrication delivery system was developed in 1937 by Lincoln Industrial Corporation (now part of SKF’s portfolio and known simply as “Lincoln Industrial”). The PDI (which can also be categorized as a Single Line Parallel system) was designed to accurately displace metered quantities of oil or grease in a cyclical manner in small- to mediumsized industrial equipment. In contrast to Single Line Resistance (SLR) and Progressive divider-type systems, each metering valve—or point—of the PDI can be set independently, adjusted or easily changed without affecting the system design. This allows additional injectors (lube points) to be added into the system later, without the need to re-engineer the entire system. 16 | LUBRICATION MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY
■ How This System Works All PDI systems utilize either a pull-handle manual or automated pump to force oil or grease into the main line and injectors (connected to each other in a single line) to a pressure greater than 800 psi or 55 Bar. In fully automated systems, a pressure switch located at the very end of the main line is set up to shut off the pump once line pressure is achieved. In manual pump systems, a pressure gauge is often employed— enabling the operator to see the built-up line pressure and discontinue pumping once suitable pressure is achieved. Each lubrication point requires its own injector and is connected directly to the lubrication point via a secondary delivery line. As lubricant is pumped into the injector under pressure, a fixed displacement piston is hydraulically moved against spring pressure to discharge a fixed lubricant amount into the bearing point. MAY/JUNE 2011
PurgeX ® Positive Displacement Lubrication Pump These versatile, easily engineered systems can be used with either oil or grease. Unless they’re access-controlled, however, they also can be easily tampered with. With line pressure achieved, all injectors have simultaneously discharged, and pumping action ceases. To reset the injectors, pressured lubricant is diverted through a reservoir relief valve and allowed to “backflow” into the pump’s reservoir. As this occurs, the injectors are spring-returned, allowing lubricant to flow from the loading chamber into the firing chamber, ready for the next lubrication cycle. Once a predetermined time has passed, the entire operation repeats itself. The Pros & Cons Because it can be used with oil and grease, does not require much system engineering and allows additional points to be added easily, the PDI system has long enjoyed a reputation as both a versatile and universal system. PDI systems that use fixed injector-displacement caps are preferred over types that permit the user/operator to readily adjust the piston output via an external adjustment wheel or lever on the side of the injector. User/operator adjustable injectors are easily tampered with—and can lead to over- or under-lubrication conditions unless they are access-controlled. Although a main open-line failure can be detected through a time-out switch located at the end, no secondaryline failure device has been available for these systems. Users must perform system-line integrity checks as part of their PM programs.
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LAB SPOTLIGHT
Viscosity Testing It’s the most important lube quality. You can’t afford not
Fig. 1. The Kinematic Viscosity test uses a curved capillary tube. (Source: Analysts, Inc.)
to regularly check the viscosity of the oils in your systems. Jane Alexander, Editor
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s noted in previous articles in this publication, oil life can be compromised by chemistry changes in a fluid (i.e., oxidation) or the introduction of contaminants (i.e., particles and water). There are several causes for such problems— including introducing or mixing incorrect/incompatible products in a system. Thus, regular oil analysis of both industrial and engine oils is critical to the health of your equipment and processes. That includes testing regularly for viscosity.
Methodology Viscosity, defined as a fluid’s resistance to flow, is the most important property of a lubricant. The most common viscosity test is that of Kinematic Viscosity, which involves the use of a curved capillary tube, shown in Fig. 1.
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Table I. ISO Viscosity Classification System ISO Viscosity Grade
Midpoint Kinematic Viscosity cSt at 40 C
ISOVG2
2.2
1.98
2.42
ISOVG3
3.2
2.88
3.52
ISOVG5
4.6
4.14
5.06
ISOVG7
6.8
6.12
7.48
ISOVG10
10
9.00
11.0
ISOVG15
15
13.5
16.5
ISOVG22
22
19.8
24.2
ISOVG32
32
28.8
35.2
ISOVG46
46
41.4
50.6
ISOVG68
68
61.2
74.8
ISOVG100
100
90.0
110
ISOVG150
150
135
165
ISOVG220
220
198
242
ISOVG320
320
288
352
ISOVG460
460
414
506
ISOVG680
680
612
748
ISOVG1000
1000
900
1100
ISOVG1500
1500
1350
1650
Kinematic Viscosity Limits cSt at 40 C Minimum Maximum
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LAB SPOTLIGHT
The time it takes for the fluid to flow a certain distance in the tube is measured and compared to a standard that is water with a defined viscosity of one centistoke. Viscosity measurements are conducted at 40 C for industrial oils and 100 C for engine oils. The ISO grade is used to classify industrial oils. This is a range of viscosities that are +/-10% of the midpoint (which is the ISO grade). Table I details the ISO Viscosity Classification System. Viscosity grades for engine oils are classified as SAE viscosity—which is a range of kinematic viscosities in centistokes. This is shown in Table II.
Conclusion Again, the information here is offered only in the context of general guidelines: There is much more involved in viscosity testing. Before you make any decision regarding an oil’s condition, be sure to consult with your own oil-analysis lab(s).
What’s Next? The July/August “Lab Spotlight” will cover Elemental Analysis. LMT (This article is based on a compilation of articles by contributing editor Ray Thibault that have previously appeared in this publication.)
Table II. SAE Viscosity Classification For Engine Oils SAE Viscosity Grade
Kinematic Viscosity4 (cSt) at 100 C Min.
Kinematic Viscosity4 (cSt) at 100 C Max
20
5.6
<9.3
30
9.3
<12.5
40
12.5
<16.3
50
16.3
<21.9
60
21.9
<26.1
Establishing limits Oil-analysis laboratories have specific guidelines that let you know when oil condition deteriorates. It’s important to adhere to whatever limits have been established by your chosen lab(s). In the meantime, general guidelines for the viscosity of industrial oils are as follows, with proactive values reported as “CAUTION” (which indicates a problem exists) and “WARNING” (which indicates action must be taken): CAUTION: +/- 10% over initial value WARNING: = /- 15% over initial value Note: Some OEMs require +/- 10% from ISO grade MAY/JUNE 2011
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Energy Recovery System Cuts School’s Cooling Costs 70%
An energy-saving enthalpy wheel reduces the temperature of incoming air. A state-of-the-art HVAC system installed at the Turtle River Montessori School in Jupiter, FL, saves money and energy while continuously replacing indoor air with fresh outside air.
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evelopers of the Turtle River Montessori School in Jupiter, FL, wanted students to have the best possible indoor air quality, provided in the most energy-efficient manner. Seeking solutions to make the new school’s HVAC system green, they approached Charles Eno, sales engineer for Miami-based Florida Air Conditioning Distributors, who suggested a high-efficiency air-to-air Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) system to cut outside air (OA) load—the required rate of heat removal from outside air. Jane Alexander, Editor with Jim Connell Airxchange, Inc.
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The Airxchange ERV enthalpy wheel installed in the school’s rooftop HVAC unit dramatically reduces the cost of conditioning outdoor air by recycling energy from exhaust air as it leaves the building, significantly reducing the OA (and total) load on the HVAC system.
The energy recovery wheel Eno’s recommended system contained an energy recovery wheel, also known as a heat wheel or enthalpy wheel. The wheel is an air-to-air heat exchanger. Composed of a rotating cylinder filled with an air-permeable media, it rotates between the supply air stream and the exhaust air stream, recycling energy from the exhaust stream into the incoming air. This reduces the OA load on the HVAC system. The key to its effectiveness is the difference in temperature between the two air streams. The wheel can be a practical way to reduce HVAC costs while complying with code-mandated outside air requirements. Because ERV wheels can reduce the load on the HVAC system by as much as 80%, continuous savings are possible. It also allows for the downsizing of HVAC equipment, reducing first cost and providing an immediate return on investment. Florida Air Conditioning Distributors says it prefers ERV wheels manufactured by Rockland, MA-based Airxchange, Inc., because of the wheels’ history of reliable service, AHRI-certified performance and ease of maintenance. In addition, Eno knew that, with a standard 5-year warranty, Airxchange ERV wheels would outlast the competition’s aluminum energy-exchange devices in the salt air of Florida’s east coast. VOLUME 6 / NO. 3
A smaller HVAC system Eno was able to demonstrate that by lowering the system’s OA load, the ERV system he recommended would allow the architect to reduce the size of the school’s packaged HVAC unit by half. The design was modified accordingly, and the ERV system was paired with a high-efficiency unitary air-conditioning unit on a single plenum curb to minimize internal duct connections and to simplify installation on the roof of the school. The Airxchange energy recovery wheel was mounted horizontally, keeping the height of the packaged HVAC system to a minimum and preserving the building’s architectural profile. With the ERV wheel in this configuration, it is easy for maintenance personnel to check its operation and change filters. Airxchange wheels include lightweight segments shaped like pie slices that can be easily removed for cleaning on or off the site. In less than 30 minutes, one person can replace all segments with new or previously cleaned spares and return the wheel to service. Savings The ERV system installed at the Turtle River Montessori School saved approximately $25,000 in construction costs. And since the school’s fall 2009 opening, the system has delivered savings at the rate of approximately $6000 per year, compared with the utility costs the school would have had with a conventional HVAC system. UTILITIES MANAGER | 21
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Turtle River Montessori School HVAC Stats Location: Jupiter, FL Completion date: 2009 Building size: 21,000 sq. ft. Building occupancy: 175 people Building design load: 45 tons, satisfied by 4 VRF systems (three 12.5-ton systems and one 8-ton system) Outside air flow at design: 7500 CFM Outside air load on a “design day”: 424,430 BTUH (35.4 tons) Outside air load using energy recovery ventilation: 132,000 BTUH (11 tons) Total recovered energy: 24.4 tons
Energy-efficiency ratio of the HVAC rooftop unit: 10 EER Recovery efficiency ratio (RER) of the energy recovery wheel: 90 Combined efficiency factor (CEF): 17.8 Improvement over an HVAC system that would cool outside air with no energy recovery: 70% Estimated first-cost savings due to unit downsizing: $25,000 Estimated ongoing savings: Approximately $12,000 per year ($6000 from the downsized HVAC unit and $6000 from energy-recovery ventilation) *Source: Florida Air Conditioning Distributors, 2009
The downsizing of the overall HVAC system essentially paid for the ERV system. In addition, thanks to ERV, the school saves approximately $500 every month on its utility bill. Humidity is well controlled by the school’s HVAC system despite the high intake of outside air, and indoor comfort levels are excellent. The system manages all of the outside air ventilation for the whole building, conditioning it and feeding it into the returns of all the air handlers. The air handlers are part of a building-wide variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system that modulates the refrigerant flowing through the coil. This maintains desired humidity without overcooling the building and prevents the coil from icing up. The success of the HVAC system at the Turtle River Montessori School has led its developers to specify this same type of ERV design on several other projects. According to Eno, each will feature an Airxchange energy recovery wheel. UM Jim Connell is vice president sales at Airxchange, Rockland, MA. For more info, enter 260 at www.LMTfreeinfo.com
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Downsizing the HVAC system almost paid for the ERV, which is now cutting roughly $500 monthly from the utility bill.
Because the Airxchange energy recovery ventilation wheel reduces the outside air load on the HVAC system at the school, mechanical consultants recommended a rooftop unit about half the size of the one that would have been required without ERV. VOLUME 6 / NO. 3
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PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Making The Grade... (Food Grade, That Is)
Royal Purple Barrier Fluid FDA®
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ccording to Royal Purple, its Barrier Fluid FDA is a pure, non-reactive, synthetic fluid that provides superior lubrication and cooling for double and tandem mechanical seals. It provides stable seal performance over an extremely wide temperature range, satisfying most seal service requirements. Extremely clean, it has excellent low-temperature fluidity and heat-transfer properties. Barrier Fluid FDA is sanctioned under the FDA CFR Title 21 Sections 178.3620 (a) (b); 172.878; 175.105: 172.200 and 210: 177.2260, 2600 and 2800; 178.3570 and 3910, and is approved by the USDA for both H1 and H2 service. The fluid is essentially inert, allowing it to be used with most hydrocarbon gases and aqueous acids and bases. Royal Purple also can design custom barrier fluids for customers with special needs regarding solubility, reactivity, etc. Royal Purple, Inc. Porter, TX For more info, enter 30 at www.LMTfreeinfo.com
CRC’s General-Purpose Penetrating Oil
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RC notes that its Food Grade Penetrating Oil is an effective and efficient general-purpose product for use on all food-processing equipment. This highly refined white mineral oil is colorless, odorless and tasteless to meet NSF, USDA and FDA standards. NSF H1-registered, it can be used to loosen rust, scale and corrosion around fasteners and hose fittings on food-processing equipment. It’s silicone-free, which makes for easy cleanup of excess oil and allows treated surfaces to be repainted. Each can comes with CRC’s Material Safety Data Label™ that provides a quick access to safety information. CRC Industries, Inc. Warminster, PA
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Synthetic, Extreme Pressure Grease From Chesterton
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uperior resistance to washout by water, caustics, sanitizing cleaners, process fluids and steam has now been combined with high-temperature performance to produce Chesterton® 630 SXCF. 630 SXCF is NSF-registered and complies with FDS regulation 178.3570. It can be the exclusive lubricating grease used in food, beverage, meat, poultry and pharmaceutical plants. The grease is essentially tasteless and odorless. According to the manufacturer, it’s ideal as a maintenance or production lubricant for food-processing equipment, mixing, filling, packaging and production applications. Chesterton 630 contains no animal fats or oils that could become rancid and support biological growth, nor does it contain any heavy metals that could mandate hazardous warnings and restrict use. A.W. Chesterton Co. Groveland, MA For more info, enter 32 at www.LMTfreeinfo.com
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It’s Time To Shine!
Clarion’s High-Purity Food Grade White Mineral Oils
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larion Food Grade White Mineral Oils are refined by ultra-high-pressure hydrotreatment and stabilized with a Vitamin E oxidation inhibitor. Available in six viscosity grades, they’re certified as Kosher and meet requirements set forth in U.S. FDA regulations 21 CFR 172.878 for contact with food for human consumption, and 21 CFR 178.3620 (a) for use as a component of nonfood articles intended for use in contact with food for human consumption. Registered as 3H and H1 lubricants for direct and incidental food contact by NSF, for use in food plants under USDA jurisdiction, these high-purity products are suitable as coatings for fruits and vegetables, defoamers, shell egg spray, bakery pans and dough dividers, cutters, knives, meat packers benches, boards, trays and hooks, and as a lubricant and rust preventative for food processing machinery. They also can be used as a release agent on grills, pans and other food-processing equipment.
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Multipurpose Mobilgrease FM Series
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SF H1-registered and formulated with highquality basestocks and performance additives, the Mobilgrease FM Series has been designed to meet the demands of the global food and beverage industry. These multipurpose greases offer the professional processor outstanding lubrication and long service life in a wide range of operating environments (from ovens to freezers) and in high levels of contamination (resulting from water, steam and cleaning agents) that are found in food and beverage processing and packaging, animal-feed manufacturing and pharmaceutical operations. Mobilgrease FM 222 (ISO VG 220, NLGI 2) is suitable for a wide range of applications including bearings, joints, pumps and mixer lubrication. Mobilgrease FM 101 (ISO VG 100, NLGI 1) offers excellent pumpability in centralized systems, even at low temperatures. Exxon Mobil Corp. Fairfax, VA
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Modular Air-Oil System For Precise Minimal Lubrication
Rotary Drum Pumps For No-Mess Fluid Transfer
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ccording to Dropsa, its modular MiQuel air/oil system that’s been designed for near-dry machining or spraysystem tasks can be used for all applications requiring precise minimal lubrication. With the easy-to-configure MiQuel, up to eight connected elements can be inserted and controlled individually or in tandem via an integrated solenoid. Other features include a scavenge device that rapidly recoils oil from the delivery line to prevent lubricantdrip when the system is powered down. Dropsa USA Inc. Sterling Heights, MI
incoln offers three new Professional Rotary Drum Pumps for reliable, no-mess fluid transfer in automotive, agricultural and construction applications. Models 1385 and 1385-H move oils, diesel, kerosene, coolant, non-corrosive materials, petroleumbased fluids, hydraulic oils and ATF, while FM-approved Model 1387 also safely moves gasoline. Model 1385-H and Model 1387 include a heavy-duty 8’ by ¾” anti-static hose with nonsparking aluminum nozzle. Model 1387 also incorporates a flame arrestor and anti-siphoning vacuum break.
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KRYTOX® FLUORINATED LUBRICANTS
Flexible, Heavy-Duty Speed Reducer Krytox® Fluorinated Greases and Oils are: Chemically Inert. Insoluble in common solvents. Thermally stable. Temperature range (-103°F to 800°F). Nonflammable. Nontoxic. Oxygen Compatible – safe for oxygen service. Low Vapor Pressure. Low Outgassing. No Migration – no silicones or hydrocarbons. Krytox® offers Extreme Pressure, Anticorrosion and Antiwear properties. Milspec, Aerospace and Food Grades (H1 and H2) available! Useful in Vacuum Systems. For technical information, call 203.743.4447 / 800.992.2424 (8 AM – 4 PM ET)
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aldor’s Motorized Torque-Arm II (MTA) is a rightangle, shaft-mounted speed reducer with a three-piece coupled NEMA C-face motor input. Its compact, flexible design allows multiple mounting positions. A choice of 12 helical gear-reduction ratios and three case sizes help deliver speed reductions from 18:1 to 75:1 for class 2 applications from 3 HP to 75 HP. According to the manufacturer, the MTA’s heavy-duty AGMA-rated design offers nearly twice the bearing life versus competitors’ European DIN standard designs. Premium HNBR oil seals with excluder seal technology give extra protection against contaminants. Baldor Electric Co. A Member of the ABB Group Fort Smith, AR For more info, enter 37 at www.LMTfreeinfo.com MAY/JUNE 2011
PROBLEM SOLVERS
Redesigned Industrial Lubricant Lineup
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hell Lubricants has launched a new, improved portfolio of industrial and transmission lubricants and greases based around four tiers, each offering increasingly efficient levels of protection: Entry, Mainline, Premium and Advanced. Each brand/product category in the range is structured according to these tiers. The portfolio is accompanied by â&#x20AC;&#x153;old to newâ&#x20AC;? conversion tools that help make the transition easy for long-time customers and features new labels and product guides with new names, color-coding and visual icons to indicate performance benefits and reduce the risk of misapplication. Standardized packaging across the entire portfolio makes storage and stacking easier. Shell Lubricants Houston, TX
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Simplified Lube Storage And Dispensing System
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FH Group says its new pallet-mounted mobile lubrication system simplifies lubricant storage and dispensing for multiple-site plants. It comes with two 50-gal. and two 25-gal. steel containers equipped with PVC sight gauges, airoperated piston pumps that provide a 5:1 pumping ratio and filters that remove contaminants. One to four pumps can operate at a time. An onboard gas-operated air compressor ensures quick startup. IFH Group Rock Falls, IL
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Bearing Design Reduces Metal-Industry Downtime
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ccording to Timken, its new ADAPT™ bearing combines the best design benefits of several conventional bearing types in a hybrid form uniquely suited to the challenges of the metal industry’s continuous caster operations. Used in the float position in strand roll support segments, each ADAPT bearing consists of a cylindrical inner ring, an outer ring with a proprietary outer race profile and a roller/retainer assembly that features specially profiled rollers with a snap-in retainer. The inner ring’s cylindrical raceway allows the shaft to move (float) left or right relative to the outer ring. The company says it designed the outer ring and rollers with a proprietary profile that: compensates for misalignment related to shaft bending; creates a self-aligning effect with the rollers to minimize skewing; and optimizes contact stress distribution for extended bearing life. The separable inner ring, outer ring and rollers allow for easier handling, improved installation flexibility and simplified bearing removal and inspection. The Timken Company Canton, OH
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WE’RE BUILDING A TEAM...
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We love to learn about LMT readers, including what they do in the field of lubrication (and what they like about their jobs)! Here’s what our May/June Lube Star told us:
Henry Neicamp Title: Field Services Manager,
Polaris Laboratories, the well-known, full-service fluid-analysis provider, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN Background: Henry has just joined the
team at Polaris Laboratories, to which he brings 31 years of experience in the maintenance/lubrication arena. In college, he majored in general engineering and minored in mining engineering. Like all Polaris data analysts and field-services engineers, he’s certified by STLE as both a CLS (Certified Lubrication Specialist) and an OMA (Oil Monitoring Analyst). Why He Became A Lubrication Professional: According to Henry, he actually wanted to be
a mining engineer (that’s what he went to school for). When he graduated from college, however, the mining industry was in a downturn, and there just weren’t that many job opportunities available to him. Fortunately, a portion of his mining curriculum had consisted of several geology courses, which allowed him to transition into an engineering job in the rapidly growing petroleum industry. What Henry Likes Most About His Work: As he put it, “I have always enjoyed technical
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services and/or field engineering services because it affords me the opportunity to work with customers and help them with their ‘real-world’ lubrication needs. And I find it most rewarding whenever I am resolve Info a Company Infoable to help the customer solve or Company lubricant-related issue. After all, that’s what an engineer is: a problem solver!” Contact Info Here Contact Info Here www.websitehere.com LMT says, “Welcomewww.websitehere.com aboard, Henry! Best of luck in your new gig!”
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Our caps are off to all hardworking Lube Starz, who’ll receive their own baseball caps for making the team. Up for the game? Go to www.lmtinfo.com/lubestarz or www.lubestarz.com to tell us about yourself!
Follow the instructions for submitting your own application and photo and you might find your work-related profile in a future LMT issue. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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LUBRICATION MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY
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