Alstom Gas & Steam PDF
Alstom Gas & Steam PDF
Alstom Gas & Steam PDF
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Revision History
Revision Content of Change Total No. of do-
cument pages:
N 97-10-21, Extension of content, re-structuring of the text -
P 98-02-11, Oil designations from Castrol have been changed -
Q 99-06-16, Additional requirements and oil brands -
R 00-05-17, Cleanliness class ISO 4406 changed to new standard, -
several oil suppliers added
S 02-10-01, Name changed to “ALSTOM”, Section 2.1 deleted (exclu- -
sion of zinc), properties adapted to ALSTOM Group,
supervision of impurities every month. Checklist included.
Oil suppliers added.
T 04-01-10, Oil suppliers added, remark regarding Finspong deleted, 20
table in Fig. 1, changed
U 05-07-20 Oil suppliers added 20
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Contents
1 GENERAL..................................................................................................................... 5
2 SCOPE OF APPLICATION........................................................................................... 5
2.1 Viscosity classes .................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Terms of delivery .................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Notes on acceptance and first filling of the lube oil tank.................................. 6
2.4 References............................................................................................................. 6
2.5 Properties .............................................................................................................. 6
3 SUPERVISION............................................................................................................ 10
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3.1 Sampling.............................................................................................................. 11
3.2 Explanatory notes on the tables........................................................................ 11
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6 CHECKLIST................................................................................................................ 19
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1 GENERAL
This specification lays down the requirements, test methods and terms of delivery for
lubricating (lube) and control oils, which ALSTOM uses in steam and gas turbines.
2 SCOPE OF APPLICATION
The mineral oils in accordance with this specification are refined mineral oils with
additives which increase the resistance to ageing and improve the protection against
corrosion. Small quantities of other additives may also be added to achieve the re-
quired properties.
The mineral oils in accordance with this specification can be used in the lube and
control oil systems of turbomachinery.
Note
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It is usually not permitted to use mineral oil as control oil in hydraulic high
pressure systems with a pressure 120 bar!
Mineral oils of viscosity classes ISO VG 32 and 46 are usually used for steam or gas
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turbines.
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ALSTOM normally employs viscosity class ISO VG 46 if the bearing oil inlet tempera-
ture is between 40 °C and 50 °C (104 °F and 122 °F).
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Mineral oils of viscosity class ISO VG 32 can be used without problems up to a bear-
ing oil inlet temperature of 45 °C (113 °F). These mineral oils are less suitable for
turbosets with higher bearing oil inlet temperatures.
The use of mineral oils of viscosity class ISO VG 68 is possible with very high bear-
ing oil inlet temperatures.
The ALSTOM Engineering Department responsible must principally be consulted for
approving the viscosity class.
Note
When placing the order, a test certificate must be requested from the sup-
plier for the supplied mineral oil.
2.3 Notes on acceptance and first filling of the lube oil tank
The check of and procedure for acceptance on delivery and first filling of the lube oil
tank are laid down in the checklist to be completed.
A copy of this checklist must always be sent to the ALSTOM Project Manager.
2.4 References
ISO 6743 part 5 Lubricants, industrial oils and related prod-
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(Turbines)
ISO 3448 Industrial liquid lubricants-ISO viscosity
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classification
ISO 4406 Hydraulic Fluid Power-Fluids - Method for
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ISO 8068 Petroleum products and lubricants - Petro-
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2.5 Properties
When checking an approx. 10 cm thick oil film in transilluminating light, the oil shall
be bright and clear and free of visible foreign matter. The additives must not have
negative effects on the materials of the oil system.
The table in Fig. 1 lists the limit values for the most important properties of the min-
eral oils and the approved test methods.
The viscosity characteristic in Fig. 2 shows the viscosity/temperature correlation.
Viscosity at
32 ± 10% 46 ± 10% 68 ± 10% 3104 D445
40°C mm2 / s 2)
3)
Viscosity index > 90 2909 D2270
3 900
Density at 15 °C 880 kg/m 3 3675 D 941 D 1298
kg/m
4)
Pour point - 9 °C - 6 °C 3016 D 97
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24 / 93.5 / 24 °C
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Demulsibility after steam treatment < 300 sec. DIN 51589 Part 1
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4)
The pour point must be at least 10 °C below the lowest ambient temperature in
winter, or a heater must be provided. An oil with a lower pour point, which is pos-
sibly not mentioned in the list of approved oils, can be used for special applica-
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5)
There is no sufficiently reliable correlation between demulsibility according to DIN
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51589 and water separability according to ISO 6614 or ASTM D 1401. It depends
on the national regulations of the country where the oil is used which of the two
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If required, a provisional ageing test can be made (Total Oxidation Products as
per ISO 7624; IP280). Requirements: Increase in acid number: max.
1.8mgKOH/g. Sludge content < 0.4%. It is possible that the product does not
pass the quick test but the subsequent 2’000h TOST test.
7)
The limit value for new oil is not defined. The measurement is important as a ref-
erence value.
8)
For turbines with gear an FZG fail stage of at least 8 is required (mineral oils with
EP additives). The gear manufacturer may require other FZG fail stages for indi-
vidual plants.
9)
Equivalent test methods, for example DIN, NF, IP and BS methods can also be
used.
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3 SUPERVISION
Periodic supervision of the lube oil condition permits assessment of the proper func-
tioning of the system and early action in the case of malfunctioning.
Fig. 3 specifies the recommended periodic checks, standard values and corrective
actions.
Fre-
Test Method quency
Spec. value Limit value Action
Once
Water content in Visual Cloudiness (no
a Clear liquid Drain (centrifuge)
oil sample inspection free water)
month
1)
SAE 749 D Class 4 Class 5
Solid 1) Filter.
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Water content
ASTM D 4928
according to 100 mg/kg 500 mg/kg Drain
ISO 12937
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According to origi- Max. 0.2 mg Check RPVOT
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D974
Acid number nal condition KOH/g Contact oil
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DIN 51558
analysis above orig. value supplier
ISO 6618
ASTM D 445
According to Exceeding E.g. check refill oil.
Viscosity DIN 51550/62
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4 min.ISO 8 min. ISO
Air release at DIN 51381 Contact oil
VG32/46 VG32/46
50°C ASTM D 3427 supplier
7 min. ISO VG68 10 min. ISO VG68
ASTM D 1401 Once
Water separability DIN 51599 Max. 30 min. Max. 30 Min. Find out reason.
a year
ISO 6614 Observe carefully.
New filling in the
Demulsibility after case of poor oxi-
DIN 51589 Max. 300 seconds Max. 360 seconds dation stability
steam treatment
Exceeding
Observe carefully
15 - 25 ppm
Copper content
Optional < 10 ppm
(solved in oil)
In worst case:
> 30 ppm
new filling
Fig. 3 Supervision
3.1 Sampling
Take the oil samples for the monthly check of appearance and water content from
the lower third of the oil tank.
Note
Take the oil sample from the pressure line downstream of the filter for the
quantitative determination of impurities or for the annual check of the
overall condition !
The oil system must have been in operation for at least 12 hours before
taking the sample!
Prior to the actual sampling (approx. 1 litre) discharge approx. 3 to 4 litres of oil (2 to
3 litres for all tests according to Fig. 3) for flushing the valves. Rinse the clean sam-
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The valve must not be closed between flushing and sampling. After taking the sam-
ple, close off tightly the sample bottle. If the test is not carried out in the plant’s own
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NAS 1638
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SAE 749
Particle Purity class
size Number of particles per 100 millilitre
$m Class 4 Class 5
5 - 10 32’000 87’000
10 - 25 10’700 21’000
25 - 50 1’510 3’310
50 - 100 225 430
> 100 21 41
Fig. 6 Purity classes as per SAE 749
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If the lube oil is also used as control oil, it must have a purity of SAE class
4, ISO class --/16/13 or NAS 1638 class 7!
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The lube oil tank shall principally be refilled with oil of the same brand and viscosity
class.
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Refill the clean lube oil system always via a filter having a mesh size of 10 $m in or-
der to filter out impurities.
Note
Mixing of different oils may cause accelerated ageing and precipitation of
additives!
Mixing of oils is only permitted after consulting the turbine and oil suppliers.
The oil supplier must also be consulted if other measures are required, such as re-
inhibiting the oil. Such action is, however, only useful if previously test-ed success-
fully in the laboratory.
Note
It is recommended to record all refillings in order to permit changes in the
oil to be correctly assessed.
Note
Without being asked, the oil supplier has to confirm in writing every 5
years that the oils mentioned in the list still have the same composition
and properties as stated in the table in chapter 2.5.
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Without being asked, the oil supplier has to confirm in writing every 5 years that the
oils mentioned in the list still have the same composition and properties as stated in
the table in chapter 2.5.
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With EP additive
Date of last FZG extra req.
Brand name Designation
oil test
no yes
Turbinenöl TL 32 X
ADDINOL
Turbinenöl TL 46 May 1994 X
Turbine Oil 32 November 2004 X
ADNOC
Turbine Oil 46 November 2004 X
OTE 46 May 1992 X
AGIP OTE 32 EP January 2004 X
OTE 46 EP January 2004 X
Behran Oil Co. Turbine Oil 46 Juli 2003 X
Turbinol 32 X
Turbinol 46 January 1992 X
Energol TH-HT 32 X
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With EP additive
Date of last FZG extra req.
Brand name Designation
oil test
no yes
Fuchs EUROPE Renolin Eterna 32 X
Schmierstoffe
GMBH Renolin Eterna 46 June 1989 X
Turbelf SA32 X
Elf France
Turbelf SA46 X
Engen Petroleum
Engen Superturb 46 June 2004 X
Limited
Vortex 32 X
Enoc
Vortex 46 X
Teresstic T 32 February 2002 X
Exxon/Esso by
Exxon Mobil Teresstic T 46 February 2002 X
Teresstic GTC 32 November 2002 X
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Mobil SHC 824 July 2003 X
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Mobil SHC 825 July 2003 X
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Regal EP 32 X
Regal EP 46 July 1995 X
Texaco
Regal Premium EP32 August 1999 X
Regal Premium EP46 August 1999 X
Preslia 32 X
Total
Preslia 46 March 1987 X
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Basis: Synthetic hydrocarbon
Fig. 7 ALSTOM-tested lube and control oils as of July 2005
!" The oil is tested in ALSTOM’s laboratory in accordance with the specification ta-
ble in Fig. 1 and at the expense of the oil supplier. It is approved if all require-
ments are met. The test requires approximately 4 months because of the ageing
test (2’000 hours).
!" If ALSTOM agrees, some tests can be carried out in certified laboratories.
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6 CHECKLIST
Notes on the acceptance of and procedure for the delivery of oil or hydraulic me-
dium to the plant and for the first filling of the lube oil or hydraulic tank
Does the supplied type agree with the ordered medium type? ...............................................................
Test certificate of the supplier must be available: Date: ...........................................
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taken from the supplied charge and forwarded to the chemical engineer of the customer (to ensure sub-
sequent traceability). The samples must at least bear the following information in a legible and durable
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manner:
!" Identification of supplier and product (type, viscosity class)
!" Carrier, date of delivery, charge or delivery No.
!" Name and order No. of turboset
Medium will be used for:
!"Brg. oil lubrication with hydraulic system !"Only brg. oil lubrication !"Hydraulic system
Filling the tank:
When filling the tank for the first time, the medium must be passed through a filter unit (e.g. oil centri-fuge,
filter re-pumping unit or similar unit). Minimum requirement: 25 $m filter cloth over filling opening.
See also flushing instructions for the plant in question.
Checklist and test certificate of oil supplier (see above) forwarded to ALSTOM PM on:……..
Remarks:
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