UltraFlush Lube Oil Flush

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 ESI 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

ESI 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: 1. Complete the high velocity flushing of circulation piping and related elements (see Process Details, reverse side), and 2. 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 system cleanliness 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

Process Details

Determine Flushing Protocol
Select Proper Flush Oil
Determine Whether System Cleaners are Required
Set-up Equipment and Complete Flush
Install Jumpers
Set-up Flush Rig
Document Test Results
Take Photos and Complete Contaminant Analysis (Particle Count, Filter Patch)
Inspect Filters from Flush Rig
Complete Service Summary

Common Opportunity Areas

Restricted oficaces leading to reduced flow rate
Varnish/sludge buildup
ISO Cleanliness outside of OEM specifications
Repetitive component failures attributed to lubricant contamination

Safety, Health and Environment

ESI engineers:

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 ESI's safety practices
Verify equipment electrical and mechanical lockout, proper tagging an potential explosion hazards prior to working on equipment
Provide recommendations to reduce the hazards associated with spill, leakage and fire.

High velocity lube oil flushing. ESI provides the right pumps for the right system. ESI pumping equipment provides turbulent flows that transport all foreign particles from the system to a specially ESI designed 1 micron full flow filtration unit. ESI will monitor this quick flushing progress, with its electronic particle counters.

Clients who use UltraFlush get fast results, that meet the high cleanliness requirements, get a clean system and clean lube oil. ESI clients do not waste money and time with flushing oils.