Cylinders lubrication

SYSTEM UPGRADE
Unexpected shutdown prevented return on investment: < 1 year
Country:
Italy
Application:
Refinery plant
Compressor type:
n°5 Reciprocating compressor – 3 stg.
Service
Hydrogen make up
Power:
4200 kW
Pressure:
~200 bara
Cylinders lubrication
Problem

Old PtP lubrication system with recurrent issues

  • Faulty sight glasses
  • Unstable lubrication (dry run occurred)
  • High oil consumption
Solution
  • 5 units retrofitted with CST PLS-100 (full redundant + continuous monitoring)
  • Reduced oil consumption recovered the investment in less than one year