Oil Mist Lubrication

OIL MIST LUBRICATION

CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE....................................................................................................................... 4
2.0 REFERENCES To Industry Codes and Standards.................................................. 4
3.0 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 4
4.0 APPLICATION, SIZING, AND DESIGN ..................................................................... 4
4.1 ......Application ...................................................................................................... 4
4.2 ......System Sizing and Design .............................................................................. 5
5.0 OIL MIST GENERATOR (OMG) ................................................................................ 7
5.1 ......Standard Features for all OMG Models ........................................................... 7
5.2 ......Type 1 OMG ................................................................................................... 8
5.3 ......Type 2 OMG ................................................................................................. 10
5.4 ......Type 3 OMG ................................................................................................. 11
5.5 ......OMG Optional Instrumentation and Equipment ............................................. 12
6.0 BULK OIL SUPPLY ................................................................................................. 14
6.1 ......Bulk Oil Storage Tank (LubriMist Model BST or Equal) ................................. 14
7.0 PIPING SYSTEMS ................................................................................................... 16
7.1 ......Air Supply Piping........................................................................................... 16
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7.2 ......Oil Supply Piping........................................................................................... 16

7.3 ......Oil Mist Distribution Header and Equipment Drop Piping............................... 17
8.0 EQUIPMENT HOOKUP............................................................................................ 20
8.1 ......Venting ......................................................................................................... 20
8.2 ......Mist Feed and Bearing Housing Drain Lines ................................................. 20
8.3 ......Bearing Housing Drains and Collection ......................................................... 21
8.4 ......Pure Mist Bearing Housings .......................................................................... 21
8.5 ......Pure Mist Application Method 1 ..................................................................... 22
8.6 ......Pure Mist Application Method 2 ..................................................................... 22
8.7 ......Pure Mist Application Method 3 ..................................................................... 22
8.8 ......Pure Mist Application Method 4 ..................................................................... 22
8.9 ......Purge Mist Bearing Housings ........................................................................ 22
8.10 ....Purge Mist Application Method 1 ................................................................... 23
8.11 ....Purge Mist Application Method 2 ................................................................... 23
8.12 ....Purge Mist Application Method 3 ................................................................... 24
8.13 ....Electric Motors .............................................................................................. 24
8.14 ....Cooling Tower Gear Boxes ........................................................................... 26
9.0 CLOSED LOOP OIL MIST INSTALLATION ............................................................ 26
9.1 ......General ......................................................................................................... 26
9.2 ......Oil Mist Generator ......................................................................................... 26
9.3 ......Bulk Oil Storage Tank (Lubrimist Model DT or Equal) ................................... 27
9.4 ......Oil Mist Return Header.................................................................................. 27
9.5 ......Return Oil Mist Drop Piping ........................................................................... 27

10.0 SYSTEM COMMISSIONING AND START-UP ......................................................... 28

10.1 ....Header Blowing and Cleaning ....................................................................... 28
10.2 ....Pressure Testing ........................................................................................... 28
10.3 ....System Start-Up and Commissioning ............................................................ 28
10.4 ....Operator Training .......................................................................................... 29
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1.1 SCOPE
1. This specification defines minimum technical requirements for design, material, and installa-
tion of oil mist lubrication systems.
2. This specification shall apply to new installations and upgrading or replacement of existing oil
mist lubrication systems.

2.0 REFERENCES TO INDUSTRY CODES AND STANDARDS

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM 53 Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot Dipped, Zinc-Coated Welded and Seamless
Company Standards
MAC-DS-5060 Data Sheet for Oil Mist Lubrication

3.1 GENERAL
Oil mist lubrication system shall include:
1. Oil Mist Generator (OMG) and Backup Oil Mist Generator (BOMG).
2. Lubricant Bulk Oil Storage Tank (BST).
3. Air supply piping from valved plant source to OMG and BST.
4. Oil supply piping from BST to OMG.
5. Oil mist distribution header, equipment drop piping, and feed lines.
6. Mist application fittings and components necessary to meet application requirement for each
specific piece of machinery.

4.1 APPLICATION, SIZING, AND DESIGN

4.2 Application
1. Application, sizing, and design shall consider:
a. Environment
b. Corrosion
c. Equipment operating speed
d. Equipment design
e. Process factors
Note Type of oil used in oil mist system shall be considered such that oil is compatible with
equipment elastomers, coatings, and existing lube oil (if wet sump).
2. Unless otherwise specified, anti-friction or sleeve bearings of the following equipment shall be
lubricated with pure or purge mist:
a. Centrifugal pumps
b. Rotary pumps
c. General purpose steam turbines
d. Heater or boiler fans and blowers
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e. Electric motors (new construction)

f. General purpose gear boxes
g. Cooling tower fan gear boxes

4.3 System Sizing and Design

4.2.1 Oil Mist Header Pipe Sizing and Routing

1) Oil mist distribution header shall be sized to limit velocity of oil mist in piping to a
maximum of 22 feet per second.
2) Manifold pressure drop shall be less than 20% between OMG and most remote section
of oil mist header.
3) System shall provide homogenous mist at farthest application point.
4) System shall as a minimum maintain water header pressure of 20 inches H2O at far-
thest lube point under rated flow.

4.2.2 Pure Mist Lubrication

1) Equipment receiving pure mist lubrication shall have an enclosed bearing housing.
2) Radial and thrust bearings shall be roller or ball bearings with no more than two con-
secutive rows, i.e., double row thrust bearing. Ball bearing shall be open (unshielded)
design.
3) Bearings shall have a minimum speed of 600 rpm.
4) Pure oil mist shall be used if possible.

4.2.3 Directed Mist Lubrication

1) Equipment with anti friction bearings that are subject to known high thrust loads shall
be considered for directed mist application.
2) Equipment operating under any of the following conditions shall be subject to evalua-
tion for directed mist application:
a) Pump speed is in excess of 3800 rpm.
b) Equipment driver is in excess of 200 hp.
c) Equipment suction pressure is greater than 400 psi.
d) Equipment with a history of, or a potential for, cavitation, recirculation or opera-
tion far from BEP.
e) Equipment with bearing housing having large oil drain back ports that would
allow mist flow to go around bearing rather than through bearing.
3) If installation of directed mist is not possible to an existing bearing housing, housing
shall be modified for proper application or be connected as purge mist.
4) Application of directed mist shall be subject to mutual agreement of Supplier and Pur-
chaser.
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4.2.4 Purge Mist Lubrication

1) Purge oil mist shall be used on equipment that has an enclosed bearing housing and
any one of the following attributes:
a) Sleeve type bearings, gears, or other sliding surfaces.
b) Anti-friction bearings operating below 600 rpm.
2) Purge mist lubrication will be specified on data sheet MAC-DS-5060.

4.2.5 Reclassifier Sizing and Selection

1) Pure Oil Mist
a) Minimum air flow input (in SCFM) for pure mist shall be determined by the fol-
lowing equation:
SCFM = C1 x D x N
Where:
C1 = Service Factor
For moderate service C1=0.022
For heavy service C1=0.045
D = Shaft Diameter in Inches
N = Number of rows of balls or rollers
b) Service factors are as follows:
(1) Moderate service factor shall be used for equipment with speed 3800 rpm or
less and horse power less than 200 hp.
(2) Heavy service factor shall be used for equipment with speed more than
3600 rpm or horse power 200 hp or more.
(3) Heavy service factor shall be used for equipment with product temperatures
above 300 °F (149 °C).
(4) Heavy service factors shall be used for directed mist applications.
2) Mist flow for purge applications shall be as follows
a) Bearing housings with internal volumes ≤ 4 ft3 shall have mist flow of
0.09 SCFM.
b) Bearing housings with internal volumes > 4 ft3 and ≤ 8 ft3 shall have mist flow of
0.18 SCFM.
c) Bearing housings with internal volumes > 8 ft3 shall have mist flow of
0.30 SCFM.

4.2.6 Selection of Oil Mist Generator

1) The number of OMGs shall be kept to a minimum.
2) OMG head size shall be determined by the number and size of reclassifier fittings
used in the system. If possible, mist generating head size shall be selected to furnish
125% of calculated SCFM requirements without exceeding its maximum capacity.
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3) OMG shall be capable of proper misting operation down to 50% of rated flow.

5.1 OIL MIST GENERATOR (OMG)

5.2 Standard Features for all OMG Models

5.2.1 General
1) Oil mist generating head with an unrestricted oil suction tube. Suction tube shall have
no variable orifices to restrict oil flow.
2) Air bypass control capable of increasing mist manifold pressure and air flow without
increasing oil output.
3) Oil flow regulating valve capable of controlling mist density without restricting oil
output.
4) Electrical and instrument facilities that comply with Class 1, Division 2, Groups C and
D, of the NEC.
5) Cabinets shall be constructed similar to NEMA type 12 and have a rain drip shield
over the door.
6) Electrically fail safe response. Alarm functions shall be normally energized and alarm
if deenergized or upon loss of power.

5.2.2 Control, Monitoring and Alarm System

In addition to specific features describe in Sections 5.2 , 5.3, and 5.4, the OMG control,
monitoring, and alarm system shall include the following:
1) A common remote alarm relay contact for remote indication in main control room.
Relay shall normally be energized and deenergize upon loss of electrical power or
actuation of any local alarm switch.
2) Visual unit status fault light (red) and normal operation light (green) located on top of
OMG cabinet. Lights shall be positioned such that they are visible for 360 degrees
around OMG.
3) Electrical supply power shall be 120 volt/single phase/60 Hz.
4) Power disconnect switches for local electrical isolation and lockout.

5.2.3 Inlet Air Supply

In addition to specific features describe in Sections 5.2 , 5.3, and 5.4, the inlet air supply
shall include the following:
1) 10 micron inlet air filter with auto drain routed to outside of OMG cabinet.
2) Air pressure regulator having suitable adjusting knob with locking device that can be
made tamper resistant.
3) Shutoff valve to isolate OMG from instrument air system.

5.2.4 Oil Reservoir

In addition to specific features describe in Sections 5.2 , 5.3, and 5.4, the oil reservoir shall
include the following:
1) Oil sight level glass.
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2) Fill port with cap for manually filling reservoir.

3) Low point drain with valve. If specified, discharge shall be piped to nearest chemical
or oily water sewer.
4) 2-inch NPT oil mist outlet connection.
5) Electronic oil temperature sensing device shall:
a) Monitor oil temperature in reservoir and provide oil temperature indication and
alarm signal.
b) Provide oil heater control for automatically maintaining a constant oil tempera-
ture.
6) Oil heater with maximum capacity of 10 watts per square inch.
7) Pressure relief valve set no higher than 10 psig. A lower value may be used if needed
to protect the OMG.
8) Oil reservoir sized for at least 72 hours of operation without refill.

5.2.5 Inlet Oil Supply

Specific features of OMG inlet oil supply are described in Sections 5.2 , 5.3, and 5.4.

5.3 Type 1 OMG

5.3.1 General
1) Type 1 OMG (LubriMist Model IVT or equal) is designed to meet the most critical
needs of oil mist users.
2) Reservoir, air and oil supply controls, mist generating head, and all sensing devices
shall be contained in a free standing stainless steel cabinet.
3) A microprocessor based controller shall:
a) Monitor all sensing devices.
b) Provide all indication and control functions.
4) System malfunctions shall be indicated on controller display.
5) In addition to the features listed in Section 5.1, type 1 OMG shall include standard
instrumentation and features described in Sections 5.2.2 through 5.2.5.

5.3.2 Control, Monitoring, and Alarm System

Type 1 OMG control, monitoring, and alarm system shall include:
1) Local panel with separate alarm lights and alphanumeric display to monitor system
operating variables.
2) Display of temperature and gage pressure at local panel.
3) Electronic sensing devices to monitor each operating variable and indicate and iden-
tify malfunctions.
4) Remote monitoring capability via individual 4-20 mA signals and RS-232 communi-
cation link for the variables a. through h. listed in paragraph 5.
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5) Sensing devices and individual alarm circuits for high and low:
a) Air supply temperature
b) Oil reservoir temperature
c) Oil mist header pressure
d) Reservoir oil level
e) Supply air pressure
f) Regulated air pressure
g) Oil supply pressure
h) Oil mist density
6) Completely programmable controller for setting individual high and low alarm limits
and/or operating set points for monitored variables.
7) System shall have a built-in safeguard against tampering of alarm set points.
8) Controller with first out fault indication via controller display.
9) Redundant system protection shall be provided to help ensure failsafe operation by
providing the following interlocks between:
a) High air temperature and low mist pressure alarms to disable air heater.
b) Regulated air pressure and mist pressure to protect against unwarranted adjust-
ment.

5.3.3 Inlet Air Supply

Type 1 OMG inlet air supply shall include:
1) Electronic supply air pressure sensing transducer to monitor air pressure supplied to
OMG.
2) Electronic regulated air pressure sensing transducer to monitor air pressure supplied to
oil mist generating head.
3) Inlet air heater to maintain constant temperature for air supplied to oil mist generating
head.
a) Heater assembly shall have solid state sensor that controls and monitors air tem-
perature as it leaves air heater manifold.
b) Air heater shall be automatically turned off at over temperature or loss of air.
4) High air temperature cutout switch for over temperature protection in case of failure
of electronic air temperature sensing device.

5.3.4 Oil Reservoir

Type 1 OMG oil reservoir shall include:
1) Electronic oil temperature sensing device to:
a) Monitor oil temperature in reservoir.
b) Provide temperature indication and alarm signal.
2) Electronic mist pressure sensing transducer to monitor mist manifold pressure sup-
plied to oil mist distribution header.
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3) Electronic oil level sensing transducer to monitor oil level in oil reservoir and provide
control for automatically maintaining a working oil level in reservoir.
4) Oil mist inspection valve.
5) Reservoir cleanout cover opening with removable cover and gasket.
6) Compartmentalized oil reservoir sized and configured to allow for separation, settling,
and draining of contaminates introduced into reservoir.

5.3.5 Inlet Oil Supply

Type 1 OMG inlet oil supply shall include:
1) Oil level control (mounted in oil reservoir) and solenoid operated valve to regulate oil
supply from BST such that a working oil level is automatically maintained in oil reser-
voir.
2) Spin-on type inlet oil filter (10 micron) with inlet block valve to allow element
replacement.
3) Electronic supply oil pressure sensing transducer to monitor oil pressure supplied to
mist generating tank from bulk oil tank.
4) 304 series SS makeup oil line from BST to OMG reservoir.

5.4 Type 2 OMG

5.4.1 General
1) Type 2 OMG (LubriMist Model JR or equal) shall include equipment and instrumen-
tation needed to service equipment in small to intermediate size oil mist systems.
2) Reservoir, electrical controls, and instrumentation shall be enclosed in a free standing
aluminum cabinet.
3) In addition to standard OMG features listed in Section 6.1, Type 2 OMG shall have
additional features described in Sections 5.3.2 through 5.3.5.

5.4.2 Control, Monitoring, and Alarm System

Type 2 OMG control, monitoring, and alarm system shall include:
1) Alarm switches shall be wired to a common electrical terminal enclosure. Alarm
switches shall be provided for:
a) High mist pressure
b) Low mist pressure
c) High oil level
d) Low oil level
e) Low oil temperature
2) Local unit status lights (Normal/Fault) shall be controlled by the remote alarm relay.
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5.4.3 Inlet Air Supply

Type 2 OMG inlet air supply shall include:
1) Regulated air pressure sensor that is direct reading pressure gage (0-100 psig) to mon-
itor air pressure supplied to oil mist generating head.
2) Supply air pressure sensor that is direct reading pressure gage (0-160 psig) to monitor
supply air pressure supplied to OMG from instrument air supply.

5.4.4 Oil Reservoir

Type 2 OMG oil reservoir shall include:
1) Oil temperature gage (40°F - 240°F).
2) Mist pressure sensor that is direct reading pressure gage (0-100 inches H2O) for moni-
toring mist manifold pressure supplied to oil mist distribution header.
3) Electronic oil level sensing transducer to monitor oil level in oil reservoir and to pro-
vide control for automatically maintaining proper working oil level in reservoir.
4) Reservoir cleanout/inspection plate with gasket.

5.4.5 Inlet Oil Supply

Type 2 OMG inlet oil supply shall include:
1) Automatic oil level control (mounted in oil reservoir) and solenoid operated valve to
automatically maintain working oil level in oil reservoir.
2) Spin-on type inlet oil filter (10 micron) with inlet block valve to allow element
replacement.
3) Supply oil pressure sensor that is direct reading pressure gage (1-300 psig) for moni-
toring oil pressure supplied to OMG from BST.
4) 304 series SS makeup oil line from BST to OMG reservoir.

5.5 Type 3 OMG

5.5.1 General
1) Type 3 OMG (LubriMist Model VFP or equal) shall include basic equipment and
instrumentation needed to service non-critical equipment in small to intermediate size
oil mist systems.
2) Reservoir, electrical controls, and instrumentation shall be enclosed in a column
mountable aluminum cabinet.
3) Cabinet shall be constructed similar to NEMA type 12 and have a rain drip shield over
the door.
4) In addition to standard OMG features listed in Section 5.1, Type 3 OMG shall have
additional features described in Sections 5.4.2 through 5.4.5.
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5.5.2 Control, Monitoring, and Alarm

Type 3 OMG control, monitoring, and alarm system shall include:
1) Alarm switches shall be wired to a common electrical terminal enclosure. Alarm
switches shall be provided for:
a) High mist pressure
b) Low mist pressure
c) Low oil level
2) Local unit status lights (Normal/Fault) shall be controlled by the remote alarm relay.

5.5.3 Inlet Air Supply

Type 3 OMG inlet air supply shall include a regulated air pressure sensor that is a direct
reading pressure gage (1-100 psig) for monitoring air pressure supplied to the oil mist gen-
erating head.

5.5.4 Oil Reservoir

Type 3 OMG oil reservoir shall include:
1) Oil heater control for automatically maintaining constant oil temperatures.
2) Oil temperature gage (40°F - 240°F).
3) Mist pressure sensor that is direct reading pressure gage (0-100 inches H2O) to moni-
tor mist manifold pressure supplied to oil mist distribution header.

5.5.5 Inlet Oil Supply

1) Oil level control shall be manual, maintained by control of pressurized oil supply to
OMG reservoir through local manual valve.
2) Inlet oil shall be filtered to 10 microns.

5.6 OMG Optional Instrumentation and Equipment

5.6.1 General
1) To meet plant specific needs, the following options in the table below may be selected.
2) A brief discussion of each option is provided below in Table 1:
Legend:
y = option
x = standard
N/A = not applicable
Table 1: Options for Plant Specific Needs

OPTION TYPE 1 TYPE 2 TYPE 3

Backup OMG Mounted to Main OMG x y y
Oil Mist Density Alarm x y y
Stainless Steel OMG and Backup Oil Reservoirs x y y
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Table 1: Options for Plant Specific Needs

OPTION TYPE 1 TYPE 2 TYPE 3

Manual Oil Level Control Valve y y x
Stand for Mounting OMG Cabinet N/A x y
Instrument Air Purge Package for OMG Cabinet y y y
Level Switch on Bulk Oil Tank y y y

5.6.2 Backup OMG

1) Backup or spare OMG shall normally be mounted onto back of main OMG. It shall
share a common air supply connection with main OMG.
2) Mist outlet connection shall be connected to oil mist header just above main unit, with
full ported ball valve for isolating either OMG.
3) Backup OMG shall include:
a) Mist generating head with same capacity as main OMG.
b) Oil reservoir with an oil level gage, valved drain connection, and relief valve with
same setting as main OMG relief valve.
c) Supply air filter and air pressure regulator with gage (0-100 psig).
d) Reservoir oil heater with temperature gage (40°F - 240°F).
e) Mist pressure gage (0-100 inches H2O).

5.6.3 Oil Mist Density

1) Mist monitor shall sense variation or change in oil mist output and provide continuous
online monitoring of oil mist density being produced by OMG.
2) For Type 1 systems:
a) Mist monitor shall be included in OMG console package.
b) Oil mist detector/sensor shall be installed in OMG reservoir located inside of con-
sole cabinet.
c) Monitoring shall be provided through OMG solid state controller and displayed as
0%-100% on controller display in same manner as all other system operating vari-
ables.
d) High and low mist density alarm settings shall be made through OMG solid state
controller program.
e) Remote alarm and indication for high and low mist density shall operate in same
manner as all other Type 1 OMG system alarms.
f) No additional electrical power supply shall be required.
3) If specified for Type 2 or Type 3 OMG system:.
a) Oil mist monitor shall be separate free standing instrument package and not an
integral component of OMG console package.
b) Oil mist detector/sensor shall be installed in oil mist header away from OMG.
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c) Monitoring shall be provided by solid state monitor. Output readings shall be dis-
played as 0%-100% on a local gage meter. Monitor shall have 4-20 mA output for
remote indication.
d) High and low mist density alarm settings shall be made through the solid state
monitor. Alarms shall be indicated by local LED alarm indicators.
e) High and low mist density alarms shall have remote alarm contacts.
f) Separate electrical power and remote alarm wiring shall be required.

5.6.4 Stainless Steel OMG and Backup Oil Reservoirs

1) Reservoirs shall be constructed from Type 304 SS.
2) After fabrication, reservoirs shall be sandblasted to give a uniform exterior finish.
3) Stainless steel reservoirs shall not be painted.

5.6.5 Manual Oil Level Control Valve

1) Manual bypass valve shall be installed in parallel with oil fill solenoid valve.
2) This feature enables reservoir oil level to be manually maintained if electrical supply
power is lost or an instrument control failure occurs.

5.6.6 OMG Mounting Stand

1) Type 3 OMG cabinets are suited for mounting on existing walls, pipe rack columns, or
other structure.
2) If specified or if structure is inadequate or not available for mounting Type 3 OMG, a
mounting stand shall be provided.
3) Mounting stand shall be welded carbon steel construction and galvanized after fabri-
cation.
4) Type 3 OMGs with backup units shall have mounting stands.

5.6.7 Instrument Air Purge Package for OMG Cabinet

1) If specified, OMG cabinet enclosure shall have instrument air purge.
2) If OMG is installed in an aggressive environment, purge system provides corrosion
protection for electronic circuitry and mechanical components inside cabinet.
3) Instrument air purge shall include:
a) Instrument air pressure filter/pressure regulator.
b) Simple rotometer type purge meter to indicate purge gas flow.
4) Instrument air purge shall not include alarms for loss of purge.

6.1 BULK OIL SUPPLY

6.2 Bulk Oil Storage Tank (LubriMist Model BST or Equal)

6.2.1 Standard Reservoir Size and Construction

1) Vertical cylindrical tank shall be constructed from carbon steel and hot dipped galva-
nized after fabrication.
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2) Oil fill capacity shall be either 55 or 110 gallons, as specified.

3) Reservoir shall have 2 inch NPT spring loaded oil fill cap.
4) Reservoir shall have 1/4 inch NPT purge mist connection.
5) Tanks shall have dished bottom to direct accumulated water toward a valved low point
drain located in center of tank bottom.
6) Pump suction shall be located on side of tank to avoid accumulated water that may be
introduced into reservoir.
7) Oil piping from BST to OMG reservoir shall be 304 SS tubing (J-51SS) or 304 SS
pipe (J-137). Minimum acceptable oil piping size shall be 1/2-inch diameter.
8) If specified, lower section of BST shall have 2-inch NPT opening for an electric oil
heater.
9) Bulk oil tank shall have 25 micron oil filter with water absorbent capacity (Velcon
Model Aquacon or Purchaser approved equal) to prefilter oil being charged into bulk
oil tank. Oil filter shall be installed with oil hose quick disconnect coupling.

6.2.2 Standard Equipment and Instrumentation

Standard equipment and instrumentation shall include:
1) Single air operated oil pump to transfer oil from BST to OMG. Pump shall have air to
fluid pumping ratio of 1:1.
2) Isolation valve for pump oil suction and oil discharge. Valves shall be 150 WOG
bronze gate valves.
3) Adjustable direct acting pressure relief valve to vent excess pressure resulting from
thermal oil expansion created by daily ambient temperature variations. Valve shall be
set to limit supply oil pressure to maximum of 150 psi.
4) Inlet supply air filter/pressure regulator with regulated air pressure gage (0-100 psig).
5) Oil level sight glass to monitor oil level in reservoir.
6) Piping arrangement that will facilitate filling BST with oil by insertion of a lance into
a 55 gallon drum. BST piping shall include flexible hose attached to a lance and
proper valving to use BST's air operated pump.

6.2.3 Optional Equipment and Instrumentation

1) If specified, BST shall have spare pump. Separate manual isolation valve for oil suc-
tion and discharge shall be provided for main and spare oil pumps.
2) If specified, BST shall have oil holding capacity increased to 287 gallons.
3) If specified, a reservoir low level switch shall be provided to alarm if bulk oil supply is
low. Alarm shall have a separate remote alarm circuit that will be installed by Pur-
chaser. Switch shall be hermetically sealed Form C contact.
4) If specified, reservoir shall be constructed of Type 304 stainless steel rather than stan-
dard galvanized carbon steel.
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7.1 PIPING SYSTEMS

7.2 Air Supply Piping

1. Air supply for OMG shall be connected to instrument air system.
2. Piping shall comply with the following from tie-in point to OMG:
a. For 1-1/2 inch and smaller pipe sizes, threaded connections for joints in run shall be per-
mitted.
b. Pipe shall be schedule 40 galvanized.
c. Fittings shall be threaded, 150 lb. galvanized.
d. Unions shall be used for equipment hookup connections.
3. Instrument air line shall have a non-return check valve installed between OMG and instrument
air header connection.
4. If possible, air supply for BST shall be from instrument air system. If instrument air is not
available or if specified by Purchaser, plant air systems shall be used.
5. If specified, each air supply serving OMG and BST shall have an external air filter.
a. Filters shall be Cuno Model 1B2 SS (stainless steel housing and sump) with 10 micron
pleated paper elements.
b. If both OMG and BST are supplied from instrument air system and installed adjacent to
each other, both may be serviced with one filter.
c. If BST transfer pump is served by plant air supply, a separate Cuno air filter assembly
shall be required for OMG and BST.

7.3 Oil Supply Piping

1. Oil piping, including fittings from BST to OMG, shall be type 304 SS.
a. For 3/4 inch and smaller pipe sizes, threaded connections for joints in run shall be permit-
ted.
b. Pipe shall be schedule 40 galvanized.
c. Fittings shall be threaded, 150# galvanized.
d. Unions shall be used for equipment hookup connections.
2. Minimum tube or pipe size for oil supply piping is 1/2 inch.
3. If specified, an external oil filter shall be installed in oil supply piping serving OMG.
a. Filters shall be Cuno Model 1B2 SS (stainless steel housing and sump) with 10 micron
pleated paper elements.
b. Filters shall be installed in addition to standard OMG spin on filter.
c. External Cuno oil filters shall have an inlet block valve to facilitate element replacement.
4. Type 3 OMGs serviced with a pressurized BST oil system shall have external spin on oil filters
with an inlet block valve.
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7.4 Oil Mist Distribution Header and Equipment Drop Piping

7.3.1 Materials
1) Unless specified otherwise, piping for oil mist distribution header and equipment drop
piping shall be ASTM A 53 galvanized carbon steel pipe (J-04).
2) Oil mist header piping shall normally be 2 inch schedule 40 pipe, unless system design
requires special design considerations to ensure proper delivery of oil mist to remote
users.
3) Equipment drop piping shall be 3/4-inch schedule 40 pipe.
4) Pipe fittings shall be screwed 150 pound malleable iron galvanized.
5) Piping joints shall be threaded. Joints shall not be welded.
6) Threaded connections shall be made with LubriMist No. 77 600-947 pipe thread seal-
ant/lubricant or equal. Teflon tape shall not be used.
7) Cut pipe shall be deburred and reamed such that there is no reduction of inside diame-
ter at the cut.
8) Oil mist piping shall be installed clean.
9) During construction of oil mist header and equipment drop piping, all piping materials
shall be stored with both ends plugged.
10) Cut pipe shall be blown with compressed air and visually inspected prior to installa-
tion.

7.3.2 Oil Mist Header Installation

1) If possible, oil mist header shall be installed such that entire header system slopes and
drains toward OMG.
a) If header length and pipe rack geometry prevent sloping of the entire header back
to the OMG, at least the first 50 feet of the header shall be sloped back to the
OMG.
b) The remainder of the header shall be either horizontal with drain legs spaced
every 50 feet, or sloped toward a drain leg located at the end of the header.
2) Oil mist header shall be sloped a minimum of 1 inch per 20 feet.
3) Oil mist header piping shall be installed without low spots or pockets. Sags and low
spots in header pipe collect oil, which restricts or may completely block oil mist flow
to downstream equipment.
4) Oil mist distribution header piping system shall have no valves of any type except for
isolating main and backup OMGs.
5) Continuous sections or joints of pipe shall be joined with threaded pipe tees.
a) Couplings shall not be used.
b) Tees shall be installed with one outlet pointed up.
c) A galvanized pipe plug shall be installed in unused port.
6) Each piece of pipe and all fittings shall be swabbed with a clean, lint free cloth prior to
joining any threaded connection. Interior of piping and pipe fittings shall be kept clean
during construction.
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7) Branch headers shall be at least the same pipe size as header from which it originates.
8) Branch headers shall connect to top of header from which it originates through a
screwed tee. If possible, branch headers shall be sloped toward main oil mist header
such that all oil drains back to OMG.
9) During installation, each pipe cut shall be deburred and reamed such that there is no
reduction of inside diameter at the cut.
10) Under ground piping shall not be permitted.
11) Piping unions shall be used at oil mist console and main oil mist header.

7.3.3 Equipment Drop Piping Installation

1) Equipment drop piping shall be 3/4 inch and connected to top of main oil mist header
through a screwed tee.
2) Equipment drop piping shall be sloped toward oil mist header from which it originates
up to first section of pipe that extends vertically down.
3) From that location, all drop piping shall be sloped toward equipment being serviced.
4) Drop piping shall be sloped a minimum of 1 inch per 20 feet. Greater slope shall be
acceptable.
5) Drop piping shall be located such that it:
a) Terminates between 2 feet and 4 feet above equipment to be serviced.
b) Is located off center such that equipment can be serviced without the need to
remove oil mist drop piping.
c) Does not impede access to equipment.
d) Does not interfere with installation or removal of equipment.
6) Drop piping shall be anchored to permanent structures or piping not normally
removed for maintenance.
7) Drop piping shall not be branched.
8) During installation, each pipe cut shall be deburred and reamed such that there is no
reduction of inside diameter at the cut.
9) Drop piping shall terminate with a manifold block. Mist manifold blocks shall
include:
a) Self closing valve for draining oil that collects at end of drop piping. Valve shall
be such that it cannot vibrate open.
b) Tapped connections for installation of reclassifiers.
c) Sight glass to view oil that collects in bottom of drop and allow viewing of mist
flow if drain valve is opened.
10) If specified, a drain line shall be installed from mist manifold drain valve outlet con-
nection to oil collection container.
11) Drain tubing shall have 0.D. of 3/8 inch in accordance with Section 8.3.
12) Drop piping is shown in Figure 1.
13) Oil mist drop point lateral piping horizontal runs shall not exceed 30 feet.
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7.3.4 Bracing
1) Oil mist distribution header, branch header, and equipment drop piping shall be sup-
ported to limit sagging to maximum of deflection of 1/8 of the pipe ID.
2) If oil mist pipes are located such that there is a likelihood that someone will stand on
them, support interval shall be reduced to be within allowable pipe sag.
3) Bracing materials shall be galvanized steel.
4) Typical oil mist headers shall be installed parallel to existing pipe racks.
5) Oil mist header shall be primarily supported in pipe rack in accordance with detail "F"
at each pipe support beam.
6) Intermittent supports details "B" and "E" shall be installed to eliminate sags and traps.
7) Intermediate bracing as shown in details "B", "C", and "E" shall be attached to exist-
ing process and or utility piping.
8) Cut ends shall be coated with cold galvanizing spray.
9) Typical standard bracing techniques are shown in Figure 2.
a) Field bracing materials shall be angle iron cut to suit.
b) Bracing shall be secured to piping with zinc plated u-bolts as required.

7.3.5 Drain Legs

1) At such location where header elevation must be lowered, a vertical down pipe(s)
shall be installed to lower header to an elevation at which continuation can occur.
2) A drain leg drop pipe shall be installed at the intersection of lowered oil mist header
and vertical down pipe.
3) Lowered elevation header piping shall be sloped toward drain leg drop pipe. Degree of
slope shall be same as stated in Section 7.3.2, item 2.
4) Drain leg drop pipe connections shall be made from bottom of lower elevation oil mist
supply header.
5) Drain leg drop piping shall as a minimum be 3/4 inch and shall continually slope
toward drain leg reservoir.
6) A drain leg manifold shall be installed at end of drain leg drop pipe and terminate 18
to 24 inches above auto drain leg assembly.
7) A typical drain leg installation is shown in Figure 3.
8) Drain leg manifold shall include:
a) Mist pressure gage (0-100 inches of water).
b) Restriction orifice to allow draining of oil without loss of mist header pressure.
c) Oil level sight glass for verifying proper oil draining and collection into auto drain
leg reservoir.
d) Self closing valve for manually draining drain leg into auto drain leg reservoir.
Valve shall be such that it cannot vibrate open.
9) Drain leg manifold shall be connected to auto drain leg reservoir with a 3/8 inch O.D.
stainless steel feed line.
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10) Auto drain leg assemblies shall be mounted in an easily accessible location approxi-
mately 3 to 4 feet above grade.
11) Auto drain leg assembly shall include:
a) Reservoir for collecting oil that drains from oil mist supply header.
b) Air operated pump with automatic on-off control to pump oil from drain leg reser-
voir into mist supply header.
12) Auto drain leg reservoir shall include an oil level sight gage, plugged drain connec-
tion, and vent.
13) Pump discharge oil outlet shall be connected to higher elevation oil mist header.
a) Oil line shall be 1/2 inch O.D. x 0.049 wall stainless steel tube, Type 304 welded.
b) Tube fittings shall be compression type Tube Size x NPT, made from Type 316
stainless steel.
c) Connection shall be arranged to ensure that as oil is pumped into higher elevation
oil mist header, all oil drains back to OMG without returning to drain leg reser-
voir.
14) Air supply piping for auto drain leg pump shall be in accordance with Section 7.1,
item 2.c. External inline air filters shall not be required.
15) Feed tubing from drain leg manifold to auto drain leg reservoir shall comply with Sec-
tion 6.1.

8.1 EQUIPMENT HOOKUP

8.2 Venting
1. Oil mist lubricated bearing housings shall have vent opening sized to:
a. Maintain bearing housing at slight positive pressure.
b. Prevent entrance of contaminates.
c. Ensure that adequate supply of fresh mist is provided to each bearing.
d. Allow escape of carrier air.
2. For existing installations, leakage through labyrinth bearing housing seal or small hole drilled
in bearing housing cover plate shall be adequate.
3. If double row or multiple bearings are used in same bearing housing, bearing housing shall be
vented to ensure adequate flow through each bearing.
4. New pure and purge mist applications shall have INPRO VBX bearing isolators to eliminate
venting along shaft. Venting shall occur through drain connection.

8.3 Mist Feed and Bearing Housing Drain Lines

1. Mist feed lines and bearing housing drain lines shall be welded type 304 stainless steel tubing.
Tube fittings shall be compression type Tube Size x NPT, made from type 316 stainless steel.
a. Feed line tubing from manifold block to equipment shall be 1/4 inch O.D. x 0.035.
b. Tubing for draining/venting of bearing housing shall as a minimum be 3/8 inch O.D. x
0.035 wall.
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2. Tubing shall be installed such that no oil will be trapped. Proper tube benders shall be used to
prevent kinks, wrinkles, or flattening.
3. Feed lines shall be sloped continuously downward from manifold block to equipment.

8.4 Bearing Housing Drains and Collection

1. Oil collection containers shall be installed to collect coalesced oil that is drained from bearing
housings.
2. Collection containers shall be mounted on the side of equipment baseplate and below drain
rim.
3. Collection containers shall be located such that all drain tubing slopes from bearing housing
drain connection to oil collection container.
4. Oil collection containers shall:
a. Be sized for monthly servicing and draining.
b. Have an oil level sight glass.
c. Provide unrestricted venting of bearing housing.
d. Have a specially designed overflow drain to prevent overfilling.
5. Oil shall be manually collected by Purchaser.
6. If specified, manually operated pumps shall be provided for pumping oil out of collection con-
tainers.
a. Hand pump discharging into a bucket or pail shall have a goose neck discharge tube.
b. If closed loop oil mist systems are installed, hand pump discharge shall be into return
header.
7. Drain tubing shall be welded Type 304 stainless steel.
8. Tube fittings shall be compression type Tube Size x NPT, made from Type 316 stainless steel.
9. Tubing for draining bearing housing shall as a minimum be 3/8 inch O.D. x 0.035 wall.
10. Tubing shall be installed such that no oil will be trapped. Proper tube benders shall be used to
prevent kinks, wrinkles, or flattening.
11. Drain lines shall be sloped continuously downward from equipment to oil collection contain-
ers.
12. Oil collection container with optional hand pump is shown in Figure 4.

8.5 Pure Mist Bearing Housings

1. Reclassifier fittings shall be located in mist manifold block.
2. Reclassifier selection for pure mist applications shall be based on calculations given in Section
4.2.5, item 1.
3. Pure mist bearing housings shall be vented such that oil mist flow is through the bearing.
4. Large oil drain ports around bearings shall be plugged with epoxy or other suitable material to
ensure proper mist flow.
5. Pure mist bearing housings shall have a clear plastic sight bottle with a 3/8 inch stainless steel
tube vent. Sight bottle shall be installed at bearing housing low point such that coalesced oil
will drain from bearing housing.
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6. Bearing housing shall have slight positive pressure to prevent entrance of atmospheric con-
taminants. Minimum of 0.1 inch of water column is recommended.

8.6 Pure Mist Application Method 1

1. Mist is introduced at two locations, one on outboard side of thrust and one on outboard side of
radial bearing.
2. Mist flow is through each bearing toward center of bearing housing.
3. Mist and coalesced oil vents and drains from bearing housing through drain connection.
4. This configuration is typical for overhung type API 610 pumps and to some ASME pumps, FD
or ID fan spindle type bearing housings, or other specialized equipment.
5. Figure 5 shows pure mist application method 1.

8.7 Pure Mist Application Method 2

1. Mist is introduced at one location between thrust and radial bearings.
2. Mist flow is through each bearing toward each bearing end cap, where it vents to atmosphere
through labyrinth seal.
3. If bearing end caps do not have labyrinth type seals, end caps shall be modified to allow mist
to vent to atmosphere.
4. Coalesced oil vents and drains from bearing housing through drain connection.
5. This configuration is typical for overhung type pumps and FD or ID fan spindle type bearing
housings or other specialized equipment.
6. Figure 6 shows pure mist application method 2.

8.8 Pure Mist Application Method 3

1. Mist is introduced onto one side of bearing traverses through bearing and vents through shaft
seal directly on opposite side of bearing.
2. Coalesced oil vents and drains from bearing housing through drain connection.
3. Typical applications are bearing housings on between bearing type pumps and pillow block
bearing housings.
4. Figure 7 shows pure mist application method 3.

8.9 Pure Mist Application Method 4

1. This type of pure mist application is described as directed mist.
2. Equipment bearing housings may require modification to provide drilled and tapped holes in
bearing housing or bearing end caps for mounting reclassifiers.
3. Reclassifiers are located such that mist flow is directed at center line of rolling elements.
4. Use of directed mist is discussed in Section 5.2.3.
5. Figure 8 shows pure mist application method 4.

8.10 Purge Mist Bearing Housings

1. Reclassifier fittings shall be located in mist manifold block.
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2. Mist pressure inside the bearing housing shall be limited to maximum of 0.1 inch of water col-
umn to ensure proper operation of the constant level oiler.
Note If venting is not adequate, lube oil can be pressurized out of bearing housing, or
proper oil level inside the bearing housing will be compromised. A balance line from
oiler to bearing housing is recommended to avoid this problem.
3. Each bearing housing with purge oil mist shall use either:
a. a standard Trico oiler that with a 3/16 inch diameter hole located 1/4 inch above the nor-
mal oil level to limit oil level in bearing housing, or
b. a constant level oiler with an equalizing line provision to allow pressure balancing of the
air space in the oiler, shown in Figure 10. A stainless steel tubing equalizing line back to
the bearing housing air space should be connected to the oiler.

8.11 Purge Mist Application Method 1

1. This method is for machinery identified suitable for installation of adjustable oil level sight
assemblies, where anticipated oil loss is minimal.
2. This configuration does not provide a local liquid oil reserve for oil loss.
3. Oil make up is provided by coalesced oil from mist supply.
4. Oil level is maintained by setting field adjustable overflow tube to proper operating level.
5. A balanced reference pressure line between air space in bearing housing and air space in the
oil level sight assembly eliminates false oil level readings in bearing housing.
6. Coalesced oil and oil mist is vented from oil level sight assembly through oil overflow tube.
7. Examples are small to medium hp steam turbines, between bearing pumps, and oil lubricated
electric motors.
8. Purge application to gear boxes shall be connected with adjustable oil level sight assemblies, if
possible.
9. Figure 9 shows purge mist application method 1.

8.12 Purge Mist Application Method 2

1. This method is for machinery if anticipated oil usage may be more than oil mist system will
normally add to bearing housing.
2. This configuration provides a local liquid oil reservoir for oil makeup into bearing housing.
3. Oil makeup level is field adjustable to maintain proper operating oil level.
4. A separate overflow tube adjustment is field set to ensure that bearing housing does not over-
fill.
5. A balanced reference pressure line between air space in bearing housing and air space in con-
stant level sight assembly eliminates false oil level reading.
6. Coalesced oil and oil mist is vented from oil level sight assembly through oil overflow tube.
7. Examples are large steam turbines, between bearing pumps, and oil lubricated electric motors.
8. Figure 10 shows purge mist application method 2.
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8.13 Purge Mist Application Method 3

1. This method is suitable for large machinery bearing housings, where oil addition from mist
system does not significantly raise operating oil level between scheduled oil changes.
2. This configuration is used if no bearing housing connection exists that allows use of oil level
sight assembly or constant level sight assembly, and where no oil level control device is used.
3. Examples are large gear boxes, LOS reservoirs, and BST supply reservoir.
4. Figure 11 shows purge mist application method 3.

8.14 Electric Motors

8.13.1 General
Oil mist for electric motors shall not be installed in a hazardous area where electrical
enclosures must meet requirements for Class 1 Division 1 locations.
Note Motors will not accept oil mist if they have sealed, nonregreaseable bearings.
These motors are normally NEMA frame size 48 to 145 (1/3 hp to 3 hp) and have
a DN value of less than 80,000 (DN = shaft diameter in mm x rpm). Motors with
over 108,000 DN require relubricating, and are candidates for pure mist lubrica-
tion. Motors smaller than NEMA 250 frame (approximately 15 hp) have physical
limitations that make it difficult to install drains and shall be excluded in listing
equipment for oil mist service.

8.13.2 Pure Mist Application for Horizontal Electric Motor Bearings

1) Horizontal electric motors must be frame size 254 and larger (15 hp) with ball bear-
ings that have regreaseable construction or are designed for oil mist service.
2) The top half of the bearing housing shall have a 1/4 NPS oil mist inlet connection.
a) Oil mist fitting connection shall be located such that oil mist will flow through
bearings.
b) There shall be no internal passages to short circuit oil mist from inlet to vent.
3) A 1/4 NPS vent connection shall be provided on housing or end cover for each of the
spaces between bearing and housing shaft closures.
4) Motor cases shall have one or more low point drains to prevent coalesced oil from
accumulating in windings.
a) Extra drain holes shall be plugged.
b) When feasible, shaft seals shall be used to prevent mist migration to the windings.
5) Bearings shall be open, not shielded or sealed, and enclosed with bearings caps.
6) Drain tubing shall be routed away from motor fan into an oil collection container.
7) Inlet and vent/drain hole threads shall accommodate standard pipe thread connections.
8) Insulation materials including leads shall be compatible with the type of oil mist that
is specified.
a) Nomex insulation, epoxy varnish, and Teflon lead cable systems offer the best
protection.
b) Silicone rubber shall be avoided due to potential swelling.
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9) Bearing cavities shall be free of grease for oil mist to pass into and exit bearing hous-
ing.
a) Any small amount of residue grease will plug vent/drain openings and prevent
proper lubrication.
b) The bearing shall be installed with preservative oil coating after tear down to
remove grease from bearings.
10) All leads between motor enclosure and terminal boxes shall have potted type seals to
protect against oil mist entry into terminal boxes and plant conduit system.

8.13.3 Pure Mist Application for Vertical Electric Motor Bearings

1) Vertical electric motors must be frame size 180 and larger (3 hp) with ball bearings
that have regreaseable construction or are designed for oil mist service.
2) Vertical motors shall have same features as horizontal motors.
3) Relubrication (mist) inlet shall be located above upper and lower bearings to allow oil
mist to enter without trapping and passing down through rolling elements of bearings.
4) Vent/drain outlet shall be below upper and lower bearings to maintain "dry sump" sys-
tem and minimize accumulation and churning of oil.
a) On some motors, only a vent can be established on upper bearing.
b) Coalesced oil drains out of lower bearing vent/drain that can be lower than the
bearing.

8.13.4 Purge Mist for Electric Motors

1) Oil lubricated electric motors with sleeve type bearings may be specified with purge
mist lubrication.
2) Oil lubricated ball bearings, where a positive flow of oil mist through rolling elements
cannot be established, may be specified with purge mist lubrication.
3) Purge mist applications require installation using methods described in Sections 8.10
and 8.11.

8.13.5 Modifications to Existing Electric Motors

1) Supplier shall be responsible for all modifications to electric motors necessary to
make them adaptable to oil mist.
2) Typical modifications necessary to retrofit existing motors to oil mist service may
include:
a) Rotating bearing housing end caps to get drains on bottom.
b) Making all mist inlet and vent connections accessible without need to remove or
modify covers or guards.
c) Making new inlets on oil sumps.
d) Sealing wires in conduit box.
e) Providing tapped drain openings in motor case.
f) Disassembly and reassembly of electric motor to remove grease from bearing
housings.
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g) Removal of shielded bearings.

h) Where feasible, providing shaft seals to prevent mist migration into the windings.

8.14 Cooling Tower Gear Boxes

1. Cooling tower gear boxes shall be purge misted.
2. Mist Inlet Connection
a. Gear box shall have 1/4 inch NPT (minimum) threaded connections for mist inlet connec-
tion. Mist inlet shall be at least 6 inches above normal maximum oil level.
b. Mist reclassifiers shall be mounted in gearbox mist inlet connection.
3. Venting Mist from Gearbox.
a. Separate vent connection 1/4 inch NPT shall be located on top of gearbox.
b. Gearbox shall have 3/8 inch O.D. tube goose neck type vent. Escaping stray mist will vent
into cooling tower cell of each gearbox.
4. If specified by Purchaser, the following equipment and system features will be provided:
a. Antifriction drive shaft carrier bearings will be connected to oil mist system as pure mist
pillow block bearings.
b. Fan electric motor drivers shall be lubricated with pure oil mist.
c. Unless a separate mist vent/drain header for collecting all coalesced oil is specified by
Purchaser, vent/drain tubing will be routed to a location away from main air flow and
allowed to drain into cooling tower basin.
d. Gearboxes shall have external oil overflow tube located to control oil level in gearbox.
e. Unless separate mist vent/drain header for collecting all coalesced oil is specified by Pur-
chaser, overflow tube shall be routed to a location away from main air flow and allowed to
drain into cooling tower basin.
f. If specified, a vent/drain header shall be installed to collect all vented mist coalesced oil
from gearboxes, electric motors and carrier bearing.
1) Drain header shall be constructed from same materials as mist supply header.
2) Drain header piping shall be sloped to drain all liquid oil to a collection drum located
at grade.
3) Oil collection drum shall be a standard 55 gallon oil drum or (BST) bulk oil storage
tank.

9.1 CLOSED LOOP OIL MIST INSTALLATION

9.2 General
If specified, oil mist system shall include necessary equipment, piping, and accessories to recover
coalesced oil and vented mist to a central location.

9.3 Oil Mist Generator

OMG shall not require additional instrumentation or features for closed loop operation.
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9.4 Bulk Oil Storage Tank (Lubrimist Model DT or Equal)

1. BST shall have an electric powered demisting apparatus for stripping return mist from carrier
air.
2. Carrier air shall be vented to atmosphere.
3. Demisting apparatus shall be designed such that return oil mist header operates at atmospheric
pressure.

9.5 Oil Mist Return Header

1. Return oil mist header piping material shall be the same as oil mist distribution header and
equipment drop piping.
2. Return oil mist header shall follow the same general routing and slope as oil mist distribution
header.
3. Return oil mist header shall slope toward DT supply reservoir.
4. Return oil mist headers shall be 2-inch pipe.

9.6 Return Oil Mist Drop Piping

1. Return oil mist drop piping material shall be the same as oil mist supply drop piping. Equip-
ment drop piping shall be connected to top of main return oil mist header.
2. Equipment drop piping shall slope toward return oil mist header from which it originates.
3. Return drop piping shall be located such that it:
a. Terminates between 2 feet and 6 feet above equipment to be serviced.
b. Is located off center such that equipment can be serviced without the need to remove oil
mist drop piping.
c. Does not impede access to equipment.
d. Does not interfere with installation or removal of equipment.
4. Return drop piping shall be anchored to permanent structures that are not normally removed
for maintenance.
5. Return drop piping shall not be branched.
6. During installation, each pipe cut shall be deburred and reamed such that there is no reduction
of inside diameter at the cut.
7. Return drop piping shall terminate with a return mist manifold block. Return manifold blocks
shall provide a means to:
a. Vent all mist from oil collection containers to return oil mist headers.
b. Allow liquid oil to be manually pumped from oil collection containers into return oil mist
header without obstructing mist venting.
c. Connect drain of supply mist manifold to drain collected oil directly to oil collection con-
tainer.
8. All collection containers shall have manually operated pumps for pumping coalesced oil from
bearing housings into mist return header.
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10.1 SYSTEM COMMISSIONING AND START-UP

10.2 Header Blowing and Cleaning

1. After oil mist header and equipment air piping have been installed, entire piping system shall
be blown with compressed instrument air or dry nitrogen from Purchaser's facility systems.
2. OMG shall be disconnected from oil mist header system during cleaning.
3. Oil mist feed lines shall not be installed during cleaning. All mist manifold outlets shall be
plugged.
4. Sufficient air volume shall be used to maintain velocity equal 1-1/2 times maximum rated
capacity of OMG.
5. All headers and branch headers shall be individually blown for a minimum of 5 minutes.
6. Equipment drops shall be blown out only after all headers have been blown. A maximum of 6
drops shall be blown at a time.
7. Due to water and moisture collection in fittings and problems associated with expansion and
contraction of piping system, steam shall not be used to clean oil mist headers.

10.3 Pressure Testing

1. After all oil mist header blowing is complete, the entire piping system shall be pressure tested
for leaks.
2. OMG shall be disconnected from oil mist header system during pressure testing.
3. Oil mist feed lines shall not be installed during pressure testing. All mist manifold outlets shall
be plugged.
4. Oil mist header and equipment drop piping shall be connected to Purchaser's instrument air or
nitrogen supply.
5. Pressure regulator, shutoff valve, and pressure gage shall be installed in air supply to oil mist
header.
6. Header shall be pressurized to 20 psig 1 psig for 1 hour. If pressure does not hold, leaking
connections and/or materials shall be located with a liquid leak detector.
7. Leaking header connections or components shall be repaired or replaced. Once necessary
repairs are made, header shall be retested to ensure that all leaks have been eliminated.

10.4 System Start-Up and Commissioning

10.3.1 System Start-up and Run-in

1) After all header blowing and pressure testing are complete, oil mist system shall be
run-in using specified lubricant.
Note Mist feed lines shall not be connected to the equipment for the run in.
2) Electrical power supply shall be connected to OMG.
3) BST shall be initially charged with specified lubricant.
4) Reclassifiers shall be installed in mist manifolds for each equipment item being ser-
viced with oil mist.
5) OMG shall be reconnected to oil mist header prior to commissioning system.
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6) OMG and BST shall be commissioned.

7) System shall be operated for a minimum of 24 hours at 20 inches H2O mist manifold
pressure.
a) After initial commissioning period, all reclassifiers shall be checked for plugging.
b) For lubricant flushing to be considered complete, mist system shall operate con-
tinuously for a period of 24 hours using specified lubricant to confirm that no mist
fittings have been plugged and mist pressure is pulsation free.
8) After run-in with specified lubricant, oil mist lines shall be connected to equipment.
9) Reservoirs of equipment intended for purge mist shall be hand filled to proper level
with lubricant.
10) All piping and equipment shall be checked for excessive vibration, oil level , etc. Pur-
chaser shall be advised so that necessary corrections can be made.
11) Oil mist shall be freely venting from all bearing housings serviced with oil mist. Mist
fittings that do not appear to be supplying an adequate flow of oil mist shall be
inspected and their cleanliness and adequacy verified.

10.3.2 Operational Adjustments

1) Operational adjustments, in addition to those made to OMG, shall be made after all
work is complete.
2) Operational adjustments shall be performed by Supplier in the presence of Purchaser's
representative.
3) Operational adjustments shall be made to levels required by design of system.
4) To extent permitted by ambient conditions, functions to be checked shall include:
a) System mist pressure
b) Oil temperature
c) Air temperature
d) Oil supply pressure
e) Air supply pressure
f) Mist density
g) All instrumentation and alarms
5) Pressure density, temperature, and level deviations shall be simulated to actuate
alarms. After testing, all pressure, temperature, and levels shall be reset to normal
operating conditions.
6) Proper oil consumption over a 24 hour test period will be verified by Purchaser.

10.4 Operator Training

1. Comprehensive training using audio/video aids shall be conducted by Supplier for Purchaser's
operating and maintenance personnel. Training shall consist of:
a. Four 1-1/2 hour training sessions on two consecutive days.
b. Presentation describing fundamentals of oil mist and specific maintenance guidelines for
OMG.
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c. Presentation and review of operator training CD. ( 1 copy shall be provided.)

d. Question and answer period.
2. At the conclusion of classroom training period, a walk-through of the unit shall be conducted
with all operating and maintenance personnel. Walk-through shall include "hands-on" demon-
stration of OMG operation.

Figure 1: Typical Drop Piping Detail

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Figure 2: Supports
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Figure 3: Typical Drain Leg Installation

Figure 4: Oil Collection Container

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Figure 5: Pure Mist Application Method 1

Figure 6: Pure Mist Application Method 2

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Figure 7: Pure Mist Application Method 3

Figure 8: Pure Mist Application Method 4

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Figure 9: Purge Mist Application Method 1

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Figure 10: Purge Mist Application Method 2

Figure 11: Purge Mist Application Method 3