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Lubrication Services

High Velocity Oil Flushing

Service Data Sheet

Description

The failure of one or more key components or the presence

of carbon and/or varnish build-up can severely compromise

equipment reliability, especially with large, complex

equipment like stationary engines, turbines, paper machines,and plastic injection molders. When this happens, the

associated lube system may require flushing and filtration to

meet specified cleanliness levels.

Your ExxonMobil engineer may recommend this Integrated

Lubrication Service (ILS) on the basis of an equipment

inspection. This service offers a high velocity oil flush of the

lubricant circulation system.

Application

ExxonMobil engineers work with plant personnel to:

■ Identify critical production equipment and implement

objectives that help ensure optimal performance

■ Develop circulation system cleanliness specifications in

conjunction with equipment builder and filtration supplier

■ Coordinate arrangements with the ILS provider who will

arrive on-site to:

- Complete the high velocity flushing of circulation piping

and related elements (see Process Details, reverse side)

- Gather key baseline and other relevant data for

inclusion in the report

Potential Benefits

Potential benefits could include the following:

■ Revenue improvement through reduction of unscheduled

downtime

■ Reduction in parts replacement and lubricant expenses

■ Lower maintenance labor costs

■ Improved equipment reliability and more effective

maintenance control

■ Reduced used lubricant disposal costs

Deliverable

■ Prepare an Engineering Service Report that:

- Details the lubricant treatment steps completed

- Documents the lubricant cleanliness level prior to and

after treatment

- Recommends steps to maintain lubricant systemcleanliness such as routine Oil System Preventive

Maintenance

- Provides an estimated value of the service to the

customer

■ Distribute and present the completed report to plant

management and key personnel

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Common Opportunity Areas

■ Restricted orifaces leading to reduced flow rates

■ Varnish/sludge buildup

■ ISO Cleanliness outside of OEM specifications

■ Repetitive component failures attributed to lubricant

contamination

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1Determine FlushingProtocol

Set-up Equipmentand Complete Flush

Document

Test Results

CompleteService Summary

Process Details

Take Photos andComplete Contaminant Analysis(Particle Count, Filter Patch)

Inspect Filtersfrom Flush Rig

Determine Whether System Cleaners areRequired

Select Proper Flush Oil

Set-up Flush Rig

Install Jumpers

Safety, Health and Environment

ExxonMobil engineers and ILS providers:

■ Are attuned to the hazards of handling, storage, and use

of petroleum products

■ Coordinate efforts through designated plant personnel

■ Strictly observe the site’s safety and environmental rules

and ExxonMobil's safety practices

■ Verify equipment electrical and mechanical lockout,

proper tagging and potential explosion hazards prior to

working on equipment

■ Provide recommendations to reduce the hazards

associated with spill, leakage and fire