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Lubrication
Reduce energy and maintenance
As all businesses continue to feel the impact of crude oil and energy prices, where can
genuine cost and energy savings be created? Edward Baresh, sales manager at Batoyle
Freedom Group highlights the long- and short- term savings that can be made by
opting for a synthetic compressor lubricant
“W
e are all aware that if customers want to In addition, viscosity at elevated temperatures is
reduce their cost of generating maintained, giving optimum lubrication during periods
compressed air, then auditing the of continuous running under high loads.
current system and reviewing system
components can uncover low and in some cases ‘no Energy cost savings of between 2 and 5% have been
cost’ ways to save on energy. However, one area that reported for rotary screw compressors running on
may be overlooked in this process is the type of Typhon Syn46. In addition to energy savings,
compressor lubricant used – often because there is an compressor maintenance costs can also be reduced
initial price premium attached when converting to an when using high performance synthetic compressor
energy efficient synthetic alternative to the mainstream lubricants.
mineral oil based lubricants popularly used.
As an example, the synthetic nature of Typhon Syn46
However, the performance characteristics and related makes it highly resistant to both oxidation and thermal
benefits of a synthetic compressor lubricant far outweigh degradation. As a result the formation of carbon, lacquer
the initial ‘price per litre’ disadvantage of such lubricants. and varnish type deposits are minimised. Compressors
At Batoyle we have recently enhanced the technology of running on Typhon Syn46 have therefore remained
our range of compressor oils – including Typhon Syn46 – much cleaner in comparison to those using
a fully synthetic rotary screw compressor lubricant. conventional mineral oil lubricant types. As a result
Typhon Syn46 provides an energy efficient compressor compressor downtime and wear and tear are
lubricant solution which demonstrates that significant significantly reduced.
energy cost savings can be generated, in addition to
gaining technical performance benefits associated with Extended drain capabilities of synthetic compressor
synthetic based lubricants. lubricants can additionally create a cost benefit to the
user by extending operating hours and reducing
Energy savings accrue almost immediately. Primarily lubricant consumption. Typically standard mineral oil
these are generated as a result of the excellent stability based compressor lubricants will have an operating
in viscosity of the lubricant in relation to temperature; capacity of approximately 3000 hours. This service life
ensuring easy start up of the compressor, less ‘viscous can be extended by using synthetic lubricants such as
drag’ effects and overall reducing energy consumption. Typhon Syn46 which have operating capacities up to
6000 hours (depending on use).
Low temperature flow, high temperature viscosity,
oxidation stability and thermal stability all contribute to
improved compressor performance and reliability. The
long term impact of using such lubricants is the
potential to extend the total working life of a
compressor. In particular, the ashless additive system
and the blend of synthetic base stocks in Typhon Syn46
provide superior lubricant film strength, reduced
mechanical abrasion and enhanced wear protection.
Clearly if users of compressors want to create long term
cost and energy savings they should review all areas of
the compressed air system, including the quality and
the technology of the lubricant they use. By doing so
significant reductions in energy consumption, lubricant
consumption and maintenance costs can be realised,
with the ultimate benefit of enhanced compressor life.”
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