Turbine oil
We are a leading Chinese manufacturer of turbine oil.Turbine oil has multiple industrial applications. It lubricates air and gas compressors, as well as all types of hydraulic devices, bearings, reduction equipment, and Kaplan turbine runner bosses.
In addition to its advanced lubrication properties, turbine oil provides efficient cooling and protects the system from sludge, rust, and corrosion.
Turbine oil is often classified according to the turbine type, such as gas turbine oil, steam turbine oil, etc.
Packages 208L, 200L, 18L
Categories: industrial lubricants, Product
Tag: Turbine oil
turbine oil: The Core Power Driving the Efficient and Stable Operation of Turbines
Turbine oil plays an indispensable role in numerous crucial industrial fields and is a key element in ensuring the smooth operation and optimal performance of various turbine equipment. Whether it is a power generation enterprise striving for efficient and reliable electricity production, the aerospace field ensuring the safe flight of aircraft, or the shipping industry relying on ship power, high-quality turbine oil is of utmost importance. We are committed to providing excellent turbine oil products to fully meet the stringent requirements of different industries for turbine operation.
Product Series and Characteristics
High-Performance Steam Turbine Oil Walous1 (ISO VG 32)
- Characteristic Overview: Formulated with high-quality hydro-treated base stocks, it has excellent thermal and oxidation stability. It can effectively resist oxidation in high-temperature environments, prolonging the service life of the oil. Its outstanding demulsibility enables it to quickly separate water mixed in the oil, ensuring that the lubrication and cooling effects are not affected. Good air release properties prevent air bubbles from accumulating in the oil, ensuring the normal operation of the system. Its kinematic viscosity at 40°C is 31.86 mm²/S, and at 100°C, it is 5.64 mm²/S. It has a viscosity index of 117, a pour point of -24°C, and a flash point of 226°C.
- Applicable Scenarios: It is highly recommended for the lubrication of steam turbines and performs excellently in the steam turbine units of large thermal power stations. It effectively protects key components such as shaft necks and bearings, reducing wear and ensuring the stable operation of the units under high-temperature, high-pressure, and high-load operating conditions. It also improves power generation efficiency and is suitable for some gas turbines and hydraulic turbines, providing reliable lubrication protection for a variety of industrial turbine equipment.
High-Performance General Turbine Oil Walous2 (ISO VG 46)
- Characteristic Overview: This turbine oil, while maintaining good thermal and oxidation stability, has a moderate viscosity and can provide stable lubrication performance under different working conditions. Its demulsibility and air release properties are also excellent, enabling it to effectively cope with complex operating environments. Its kinematic viscosity at 40°C is 44.65 mm²/S, and at 100°C, it is 6.9 mm²/S. It has a viscosity index of 111, a pour point of -24°C, and a flash point of 230°C.
- Applicable Scenarios: It is widely used in various industrial turbine equipment, such as small and medium-sized steam turbines, some gas turbines, and hydraulic equipment with certain viscosity requirements. In the steam turbine system of the captive power plant of a petrochemical enterprise, it can ensure that the equipment maintains a good lubrication state during long-term operation, reducing the frequency of maintenance and improving the continuity and reliability of the production process.
High-Performance Gas Turbine Oil Walous3 (ISO VG 68)
- Characteristic Overview: Specially designed for the harsh working conditions of gas turbines, it has excellent high-temperature performance. It can maintain stable lubrication and cooling effects in the high-temperature combustion environment of gas turbines, effectively preventing the deterioration and coking of the oil at high temperatures. Its powerful antioxidant performance ensures that the oil maintains good performance during long-term high-temperature operation, extending the oil change interval. Its high viscosity and good anti-wear performance provide reliable protection for the high-speed rotating parts of gas turbines. Its kinematic viscosity at 40°C is 68.7 mm²/S, and at 100°C, it is 8.9 mm²/S. With a viscosity index of 109, a pour point of -21°C, and a flash point of 234°C, it performs outstandingly in the high-temperature, high-pressure, and high-speed operating environment of gas turbines.
- Applicable Scenarios: It is an ideal oil for the turbine components of aircraft engines and large ground-based gas turbine power generation equipment. In the aerospace field, it meets the strict requirements of high performance, lightweight, and reliability of the engine when the aircraft is flying at high altitude and high speed, ensuring the stable operation of the engine. In gas turbine equipment in natural gas power plants and distributed energy systems, it can ensure efficient and clean energy conversion of the equipment, reduce maintenance costs, and improve equipment utilization.
Turbine Oil Selection Guide
Selection Based on Turbine Type
- Steam Turbine: Steam turbines operate at high temperatures, high pressures, and relatively low speeds, and have high requirements for the thermal stability, oxidation stability, demulsibility, and lubricity of turbine oil. For such turbines, [Brand Name] High-Performance Steam Turbine Oil Walous1 (ISO VG 32) is an ideal choice. Its high-quality base oil and advanced additive formula ensure the formation of a stable oil film under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions, effectively reducing the friction and wear between components. Its excellent demulsibility can deal with the water that may be mixed in the steam turbine system, preventing the emulsification phenomenon from affecting the lubrication effect. Its outstanding thermal and oxidation stability enables it to withstand the high-temperature working conditions of steam turbines for a long time, extending the service life of the oil, reducing the number of equipment maintenance times, and improving the operating efficiency and reliability of the steam turbine.
- Gas Turbine: Gas turbines work at extremely high temperatures and high speeds, and have extremely demanding requirements for the high-temperature performance, antioxidant performance, detergency and dispersancy, and anti-wear performance of the oil. [Brand Name] High-Performance Gas Turbine Oil Walous3 (ISO VG 68) is designed to meet these needs. In the high-temperature combustion environment, its special formula can ensure that the oil maintains good lubrication and cooling performance, preventing the formation of deposits and coke and maintaining the cleanliness inside the gas turbine. Its powerful antioxidant performance can resist high-temperature oxidation, extending the service life of the oil under extreme working conditions. Its high viscosity and excellent anti-wear performance provide excellent protection for high-speed rotating parts, reducing the wear rate of components, extending the major overhaul interval of the gas turbine, and improving the availability and economy of the equipment.
- Hydraulic Turbine: The operating environment of hydraulic turbines is special, often affected by factors such as humidity and sediment. Therefore, turbine oil used in hydraulic turbines needs to have good anti-rust performance, demulsibility, and resistance to sediment wear. Our hydraulic turbine dedicated turbine oil has highly efficient anti-rust additives that can effectively prevent metal components from rusting in a humid environment. Its excellent demulsibility ensures that the oil can maintain stable performance when in contact with water, avoiding the damage to the lubrication effect caused by emulsification. At the same time, the special anti-sediment wear formula can protect the equipment from the erosion of sediment particles in the water, extending the service life of the hydraulic turbine and ensuring its long-term stable operation in a harsh hydraulic environment.
Consideration of Operating Conditions
- High-Temperature Operating Conditions: For turbines operating in a high-temperature environment (such as the high-temperature section of gas turbines and some steam turbines), turbine oil with excellent high-temperature performance must be selected. This includes a high flash point, high fire point, good thermal stability, and antioxidant performance. A high flash point and fire point ensure that the oil is not easily combustible at high temperatures, ensuring equipment safety. Thermal stability enables the oil to maintain a stable chemical structure under the long-term action of high temperatures without decomposition or precipitation. Antioxidant performance prevents the oil from aging and deteriorating rapidly under high-temperature oxidation, prolonging the service life. For example, [Brand Name] High-Performance Gas Turbine Oil Walous3 (ISO VG 68) performs excellently in high-temperature gas turbines. Its high-temperature performance indicators have been strictly tested and optimized to meet the needs of extreme high-temperature working conditions, effectively protecting the key components of the turbine and ensuring the reliable operation of the equipment in a high-temperature environment.
- High-Pressure Operating Conditions: For turbines under high pressure (such as high-pressure steam turbines), the turbine oil needs to have sufficient oil film strength to withstand the load under high pressure and prevent direct contact and wear of metal components. At the same time, the viscosity characteristics of the oil should remain stable under high pressure to ensure good lubrication and sealing effects. Selecting turbine oil with an appropriate viscosity grade and high-pressure performance additives is crucial. [Brand Name] High-Performance Steam Turbine Oil Walous1 (ISO VG 32) performs well under high-pressure working conditions. Its optimized formula can form a tough oil film, effectively protecting the equipment during high-pressure operation, reducing component wear, and improving the operating reliability and stability of the equipment.
- High-Speed Operating Conditions: High-speed turbines (such as turbine components of aircraft engines and some high-performance industrial gas turbines) have extremely high requirements for the shear resistance and lubricating performance of the oil. When rotating at high speed, the oil cannot lose its viscosity due to shear forces, resulting in lubrication failure. Turbine oil with good shear stability can maintain stable viscosity and lubricating performance at high speeds, reducing component wear. In addition, the heat generated by high-speed operation also requires the oil to have efficient heat dissipation capabilities. [Brand Name] High-Performance Gas Turbine Oil Walous3 (ISO VG 68) is specially designed for high-speed operating conditions. Its unique formula can ensure excellent lubrication and heat dissipation protection during high-speed rotation, effectively reducing the temperature of components, extending the service life of components, and ensuring the efficient and stable operation of the turbine at high speeds.
- Wet or Polluted Environment Operating Conditions: In a wet environment (such as the environment where hydraulic turbines are located) or in operating conditions with a risk of pollution (such as turbines near chemical enterprises that may be exposed to chemical substances), the demulsibility, anti-rust performance, and chemical corrosion resistance of turbine oil are particularly critical. Demulsibility can prevent the formation of an emulsion after water is mixed into the oil, affecting the lubrication effect. Anti-rust performance protects metal components from corrosion by water and oxygen. Chemical corrosion resistance resists the damage of possible chemical substances to the oil and equipment. Our series of turbine oils with special environmental adaptability have been enhanced for these operating conditions, ensuring the stable operation of turbines in harsh environments, reducing the risk of equipment failure, and improving the adaptability and reliability of the equipment.
Combination with Industry-Specific Requirements
- Power Generation Industry: In the power generation industry, in addition to the basic functions of lubrication, cooling, and protection, the requirements for turbine oil also focus on long-term stability, anti-foaming properties, and economy. Long-term stable operation is the key to power generation equipment. Therefore, turbine oil needs to maintain stable performance during long-term operation and reduce the number of maintenance times. Anti-foaming properties are crucial for preventing the formation of foam in the oil system. Foam can affect the lubrication and cooling effects and even lead to equipment failure. At the same time, considering the cost of power generation, the economy of the oil is also an important factor. Our series of turbine oils for power generation, while meeting high-performance requirements, also takes into account economy, providing reliable and cost-effective solutions for power generation enterprises, ensuring the efficient and stable operation of power generation equipment and reducing operating costs.
- Aerospace Industry: The aerospace field has extremely high requirements for turbine oil, involving the safety and performance of aircraft. The oil needs to have lightweight characteristics, high high-temperature resistance, excellent antioxidant performance, and anti-wear performance. Lightweight helps reduce the overall weight of the aircraft and improve fuel efficiency. High high-temperature resistance ensures the stability of the oil performance in the extreme high-temperature environment of aircraft engines. Antioxidant and anti-wear performance ensure the long service life and high reliability of critical engine components. Our aerospace turbine oil products have been strictly tested and certified to meet the high standards of the aerospace industry, providing a solid guarantee for aviation safety and helping aircraft operate stably during high-altitude and high-speed flights.
- Marine Industry: Marine turbines face the challenges of the marine environment, such as high humidity and high salinity. Therefore, the turbine oil used in marine turbines needs to have excellent anti-corrosion performance, demulsibility, and good low-temperature fluidity. Anti-corrosion performance prevents the corrosion of equipment by seawater. Demulsibility deals with possible seawater or water mixing. Low-temperature fluidity ensures that the oil can quickly reach the lubrication parts during cold sea areas or cold starts. Our marine turbine oil is specially designed for the marine environment, ensuring the reliable operation of marine turbines in harsh sea conditions, extending the service life of the equipment, and ensuring the safety of ship navigation.
Key Points for Turbine Oil Use and Maintenance
Usage Points
- Storage: Turbine oil should be stored in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated warehouse, avoiding direct sunlight and high-temperature environments to prevent the oil from oxidizing and deteriorating. The storage container must be tightly sealed to prevent the entry of water, impurities, and air. Different brands, models, and batches of turbine oil should be stored separately and clearly labeled to prevent confusion. During storage, the appearance, color, and transparency of the oil should be regularly checked. If any abnormality is found, such as darkening of the color, turbidity, or precipitation, the oil quality should be tested in a timely manner.
- Filling: Before filling turbine oil, it is essential to ensure that the turbine system is clean, without impurities, water, and residual old oil. Use special filling equipment and tools and follow the oil level and filling amount specified by the turbine Manufacturer to avoid overfilling or underfilling. The filling process should be slow and steady to prevent the generation of bubbles, ensuring that the turbine oil can evenly and fully fill all the lubrication parts of the system, forming a good lubrication and cooling medium. After filling, start the turbine for a short operation and then check the oil level again to ensure it is normal and the system is operating properly.
Maintenance Points
- Regular Inspection of Oil Quality: The turbine oil should be regularly and comprehensively tested. The test items include viscosity, acid value, flash point, water content, impurity content, oxidation stability, etc. According to the operating status, importance, and operating environment of the turbine, generally, a test should be carried out every 6 months of operation. If it is found that the oil quality indicators exceed the specified range, such as a change in viscosity exceeding the allowable value, an increase in acid value, or excessive water or impurity content, corresponding measures must be taken in a timely manner, such as oil treatment or replacement of turbine oil to ensure the safe and stable operation of the turbine.
- Oil Filtration and Purification Treatment: Turbine oil will gradually mix with impurities and water during operation, affecting its performance. Regular oil filtration and purification treatment is an important means to maintain good oil performance. The oil filtration equipment should be selected with appropriate precision and capacity according to the actual needs to effectively remove tiny impurities in the oil. Purification treatment can be carried out using equipment such as vacuum oil purifiers and centrifugal separators to remove water, gas, and other pollutants. According to the operating environment and oil quality change situation, generally, oil filtration and purification treatment should be carried out every 2 years or when the oil quality deteriorates significantly to restore the oil performance and extend the service life. During the filtration and purification process, it is necessary to strictly follow the operating procedures of the equipment to ensure that the treated oil meets the operating requirements of the turbine.
- Prevention of Contamination: During the operation and maintenance of the turbine, special attention should be paid to preventing the contamination of turbine oil. Keep the environment around the turbine clean and hygienic to prevent the entry of dust, oil stains, etc. into the system. Regularly check the seals of the system. Once any damage or aging is found, they should be replaced immediately to prevent external contaminants from entering. During turbine maintenance or repair work, be sure to use clean tools and materials to avoid bringing impurities into the oil. In addition, strictly prevent the mixing of different types and quality standards of turbine oil to avoid affecting the oil performance and endangering the safety of the equipment. For example, when adding new oil, it is necessary to ensure that the new oil is completely compatible with the oil in the original system and avoid mixing in other impurities during the addition process.
Actual Application Case
A large thermal power plant, equipped with multiple steam turbine generator sets, achieved significant benefits after using our [Brand Name] High-Performance Steam Turbine Oil Walous1 (ISO VG 32). Previously, the ordinary turbine oil used deteriorated quickly due to insufficient thermal stability after running for a period of time, requiring frequent oil changes. At the same time, due to poor lubrication effect, the shaft necks and bearings of the steam turbines were severely worn, affecting the power generation efficiency of the units, increasing equipment maintenance costs and downtime. After switching to our product, after long-term monitoring, it was found that the thermal and oxidation stability of the turbine oil was significantly improved. It could maintain good performance for a long time in a high-temperature and high-pressure environment, and the deterioration rate of the oil quality was greatly slowed down. The wear of the shaft necks and bearings of the steam turbines was significantly reduced, the equipment maintenance cycle was extended by 60 days, the power generation efficiency was increased by 4%, effectively ensuring the stable power generation and economic benefits of the power plant.
Our turbine oil products have won wide application and high recognition in numerous industries due to their excellent performance, strict quality control, and professional technical support. Regardless of which industry you are from and what type of turbine equipment you have, we can provide you with customized turbine oil solutions to help your turbines operate efficiently, stably, and safely.
Product Technical Data
items | names | ISO Viscosity Grade | Kinetic viscosity | Viscosity index | Pour point | Flash poire | Application | |
mm²/S(40 ℃) | mm²/S(100 ℃) | ℃ | ℃ | |||||
Turbine oil | Walous1 | 32 | 31.86 | 5.64 | 117 | -24 | 226 | Formulated with superior quality hydro-treatednbase stocks and possess exceptional thermal and oxidation stability,excellent demulsibility, air release property, recommended for lubrication of steam, gasnand hydraulic turbines. |
Turbine oil | Walous2 | 46 | 44.65 | 6.9 | 111 | -24 | 230 | |
Turbine oil | Walous3 | 68 | 65.7 | 8.9 | 109 | -21 | 234 |
Packages 208L, 200L, 18L