Seal oil (buffering system)
Seal oil (buffering system)
(OP)
Dear All good day,
I have a question Regarding the oil seal. we were asked by vendor if we would like to have a buffering system in our new steam turbine to segregate the oil from steam, Is it good practice to have this system? what is the advantages? is there any alternative for this system could be more useful?
Is there Any reference please?
I have a question Regarding the oil seal. we were asked by vendor if we would like to have a buffering system in our new steam turbine to segregate the oil from steam, Is it good practice to have this system? what is the advantages? is there any alternative for this system could be more useful?
Is there Any reference please?
RE: Seal oil (buffering system)
Johnny Pellin
RE: Seal oil (buffering system)
RE: Seal oil (buffering system)
Thank you for your reply. Yes that's what i mean .we should ask them to include an instrument air connection.
So i should use N2 not instrument air?
RE: Seal oil (buffering system)
Johnny Pellin
RE: Seal oil (buffering system)
This vender is trying to sell you an upgrade or a system enhancement. Fine. That is his business - literally. Anything or any system that keeps oil out of the condensate, condensate drains, and boiler is good. Anything that keeps water out of the oil system is good.
Now, make the vender provide you concrete measurements and in-plant references about his system that measure actual reductions in oil ppm in the water, and water ppm reductions (or purity improvements) in the oil. Weigh those improvements (if measureable!) against the cost of his system, and the cost of its future maintenance and servicing and cleaning and supplies. (Filters, absorbents, seals? Those may likely be more profitable in the long run to him than the initial installation. )