Friction Testing of Faces in Bearing Isolators and Oil Mist Lubrication By Hrishikesh Gadre.
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Transcript of Friction Testing of Faces in Bearing Isolators and Oil Mist Lubrication By Hrishikesh Gadre.
Outline
Part I: Testing of seal faces.
About Isomag Bearing Isolators.
Problem definition.
Experimental Apparatus.
Part II: About Oil Mist Lubrication.
Introduction
Generation, Transportation and Reclassification
Typical Oil-mist system
Dry sump Vs Wet sump oil mist system
Lubricants
Bearing Isolators
Isolate the bearings from outside environment.
Prevents oil from leaking.
Combine the advantages of labyrinth and contacting seal faces.
Magnetic force as a closure means.
Runs dry as well as lubricated.
Photo courtesy: Isomag Corporation
Problem Statement
ExxonMobil uses these isolators.
Usage hasn’t been for long enough to determine life of the
isolator.
Aim is to conduct various tests to calculate the wear life and/or to
suggest a better solution.
Effect of introduction of Oil Mist.
Also, performance of another material pair.
Testing outline
Parameters that can be changed:
Pressure: 5, 7, or 12 psi.
Speed: 1800 or 3600 rpm.
Material pair: 17-4PH – Composite or SS 416 – Carbon.
Lubrication: Dry or mist lubricated.
Total of 24 tests.
Results
COF decreases as load increases.
It increases with increase in speed.
Presence of oil helps reducing the friction.
Temperature is also comparatively lower.
Introduction
Need for this kind of lubrication.
Centralized lubrication system.
Where it is successfully used?
Hydrocarbon processing industry, refineries
Process pumps, electric motors
Generation of mist
Vortex type or Venturi type.
Air with high speed and low
pressure at exit.
Low pressure pulls oil.
High speed air breaks the oil.
Optimum size of particles.
Line condensate
Stray mist
Photo courtesy: Bloch & Shamin
Transportation
Can be conveyed over long distances.
97% of the mist reaches the application point.
Optimum velocity of flow.
Gravitational settling
Turbulent settling
Reclassification
Type of fitting – depends upon the application
Low speed – Condensing type
High speed – Mist or Spray type
Photo courtesy: Bloch & Shamin
Lubricants
Virtually any oil can be used.
Some specific properties needed.
Good aerosol characteristics
Thermal and oxidation stability
Special additives designed.
To reduce stray mist
Anti-wear, anti-foaming etc