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Gaseous contamination Solid contamination

Lubrication systems Hydraulics for trash rack cleaner


Origin: for turbines and generators Origin:
llContact with ambient air llInstallation contamination
llOutgassing of the fluid llAmbient contamination
llLeaks llRefilling of operating fluid
llProcess gas (e. g. Nitrogen) llInternal wear processes
Effects: Oil mist separation llOil ageing
llCavitation Effects:
llOxidation llAbrasive wear
llLocal overheating of the fluid llIncreased leakage
Diesel Gen Sets
llIncrease in speed of oil ageing llComponent failure
llControl inaccuracies llControl inaccuracies
llRisk of explosion llBlockage of control pistons
llShort fluid service life

Hydraulic system for hydromechanical

Filters for water hydraulics

Liquid contamination Gel-like contamination

Origin: Origin:
llMoisture from ambient air Cooling water solutions Hydraulics llOil ageing
llCooling system leakages for main inlet valve llOil mixing
llProcess water/process steam Effects:
llSeal leakages llReduced lubrication gaps caused
llHigh-pressure cleaner by deposits
llChemical processes (incineration, oxidation, neutralization) Seal water solutions llIncreased friction and temperature
Effects: llIncreased bearing wear
llCorrosion llMalfunctions in valves
llReduction in dynamic viscosity llUnstable control behaviour
llReduction in lubricating film thickness llDamage to dynamic seals
llWear Hydraulic governor system llLeakages
llChange in the oil properties for turbine control llBlockage of filter elements
llCreation of acidic oil degradation products llShort filter life caused by sludge formation
llFormation of sludge llIncreased bearing temperature caused
llIncrease in speed of oil ageing by caking
llCavitation damage llReduced system efficiency

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