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How do we choose the good oils for compressors and refrigeration systems?

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Question added by Ismael Hamad , Trainer , ANTONOIL DMCC , Lukoil project, WQ2
Date Posted: 2015/06/14
Ismael Hamad
by Ismael Hamad , Trainer , ANTONOIL DMCC , Lukoil project, WQ2

Thanks Majdi Quick Answer. I would like add some thinks about to choosing theright lubricating oil for the compressor has becomemore complex with theintroduction of new refrigerants. Table  gives some indication as to the suitability of the traditional and newlubricating oils. Compressor manufacturers should be consulted with regards to changing

 I hope useful to you thanks.

 

                           Table Choice of compressor lubricant

 

Refrigerant              (H)CFC        Service      HFC +    Hydro-       Ammonia

Lubricant                                        blend       blends   carbons

 

Traditional oils

Mineral                            *                **               X           * V                  *

Alkyl benzene                *                 *                **           * V                 **

Poly-apha-olefin             **                X               X           * V                 **

New lubricants

Polyol-ester                    ** M V       * M              V           * * V               X

Poly-glycol                      X                X               ** M       ** M              ** M

Hydro-treated                  X                X                X              X                *

mineral oil

 

Key

 

*      Good suitability

**     Application with limitations

X      Not suitable

M    Especially critical with moisture

V     Possible correction of basic viscosity

magdy abd al nour
by magdy abd al nour , HVAC Site manger , First United Co.

there are5 types of (floro cloro carbon) refrigerants ....every type need different oil type . 

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