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INCREASED FIRE SAFETY IN INDUSTRIAL TURBINE OPERATION
Over the past quarter century, owners and operators of capital equipment have become increasingly aware of the potential fire hazards from flammable energy transfer fluids and lubricants. Concern has ranged from electrical transformers to aircraft operation, to die-casting machines, hydraulic presses, air compressors, electronic control equipment, and, to turbines. In every industry utilizing such equipment, the move to fire-resistant fluids and lubricants was initially stimulated by the incidence of costly fires directly related to the flammable fluids and lubricants being used.
The same history is repeating itself in the operation of industrial turbines and their related power take-off equipment. The development of unattended gas turbine power package units has made the need for fireresistant lubricants and control-actuating fluids more pressing and--in some installations--almost mandatory.
Monsanto was one of the first chemical manufacturers to recognize the need for fire-resistant hydraulic fluids and lubricants. Over a quarter century Monsanto research has developed a variety of functional fluids for specific applications, all sharing the common property of fire resistance; all physically and chemically stable; all designed for optimum operation in specific equipment.
The first synthetic lubricants with fire resistance and other suitable properties for turbine applications were offered by Monsanto in 1953. Since that time, continuing research in fundamental properties and formulation has developed a series of improved fluids with progressively higher operating performance. This research and development has yielded the current series of Monsanto turbine lubricants for lubricating industrial turbine bearings and for hydraulic controls - - Turbinor^ fire-resistant turbine lubricants.
NOTE: Materials designated 'fire resistant1 generally are more difficult
to ignite, or once ignited, burn at a slower rate than corresponding con
ventional materials. This term does not mean that fire resistant materials
will not burn. However, when properly used, Monsanto's fire resistant
Turbinol turbine lubricants are useful in helping customers meet their
fire safety requirements.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
*Turbinol fire-resistant fluids are stable phosphate-ester fluids selectively formulated to possess maximum resistance to oxidation and hydrolysis.
*Turbinol fluids have higher oxidation resistance and greater thermal stability (by test and by actual use) than either petroleum oils or other synthetic lubricants offered for turbine and turbine-related use.
*Turbinol fluids offer excellent lubricity, providing high performance turbines with minimum-wear lubrication to assure long-term, trouble-free operation at high operating temperatures.
*Turbinol fluids are fire resistant and pass the currently-recognized tests for determining the fire resistance of this type product when used as intended.
, APPLICATIONS
*Three Turbinol
are currently available, each specially formulated
with the viscosities and performance properties that fit them for a variety of
applications, including the following:
Turbinol 50
A 220 SSU viscosity fluid specially designed for electro-hydraulic control systems on steam turbines where bearing lubrication is provided by other fluids in a separate system.
Turbinol 1122
A 150 SSU viscosity high performance fluid designed for gas turbine bearing lubrication and for bearings on connected load equipment, such as gas compressors and electrical gene rators .
Turbinol 1223
A 220 SSU viscosity fluid for turbine bearing lubrication and for use in associated electrohydraulic control systems.
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE
The performance of a lubricant in any application is related not only to the characteristics of the lubricant but to the system itself, the duty cycle and the operating environment. A number of standard laboratory and bench tests are used to predict lubricant performance, but such data must bo support ed by full-scale rig tests and/or actual field use.
Turbinol fluids show excellent results in a range of tests as shown by the following data:
____________________ TURBINOI^
LUBRICATION DATA Four-Ball Wear Test, (scar diameter in mm.) 625 rpm, 167F., 1 hr. Steel/Steel 10 Kg. load 40 Kg. load Steel/Bronze 10 Kg. load 40 Kg. load
FOAM TEST ASI'M 0-892 Sequence 1,2,3
50
0.45 0.62 0.39 0.63
Pass
1122
0.40 0.58 0.42 1.01
Pass
1223
0.44 0.58 0.42 0.65
Pass
RUST TEST
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ASTM 13-665
24-Hr. Distilled Water
Pass
Pass
Pass
ALCOK DEPOSITION TEST (Oil at 250UF., AS hrs. 1000 ml./min. air flow)
Tube temperature, F. Overall rating Critical temperature, F. Filter deposit, mg.
450 25.2
510
0.1
450 22.7
515
0.8
450' 29.5 >460'
0.4
(In this test, fluid and air are passed over an electrically heated tube at various temperatures. The thermal stability is rated by the amount and type of deposition on the tube and the amount that
flakes off and is caught by the filter.)
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STABILITY & CORROSION DATA (Oxidation and Corrosion Tests Method 5308.)
by Federal Test Method
Standard Number TURBIN01
791a.
168 hrg., 5.(Vhr. air. 250F. Viscosity 7 change @100F.
Acidity, TAN Change
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Metal weight change, mg./cm7 Magnesium Aluminum Cadmium Steel Copper
50
+6.9
0.00
0.00 +0.01 +0.03 +0.04 -0.16
1122
+3.6
+0.02
-0.02 +0.02 + 0.04 -0.01 -0.16
1223
+4.6
0.00
0.00 +0.01 +0.03 +0.04 -0.16
.72 hrs., S/'/hr. air, 347F. Viscosity % change @100F.
Acidity, TAN Change
. .
2 Metal weight change, mg./cm
Magnesium
Aluminum Cadmium Steel Copper
+13.6
+ 2.23
+ 0.04 + 0.03 + 0.04
0.00 0.25
+7.8
+3.50
+0.04 +0.01 +0.03 +0.04
0.00
+19.8
+2.18
+0.04 +0.01 +0.04 +0.04
0.16
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TVPTCAT, PROPERTIES
TURBXN01
so mi
1223
GENERAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Bluish-green oil
Appearance Specific Gravity 25/25C. Pour Point, F. Moisture, %, Maximum Acidity, mg KOH/g, Maximum Vapor Pressure, mm llg.@200 F
Solubility in Water
1.150 -5
0.10 0.15 0.002
Nil
Clear amber oil
1.173 -20
0.10 0.10 0.002
Nil
Clear amber oil
1.142 -5
0.10 0.10 0.002
Nil
PHYSICAL PROPERTY VARIATION WITH TEMPERATURE
Viscosity, SSU 40F. 60F.
100F. 150F 210F.
3000 1000
231 80 46
1480 525 150 62 42.1
3460 1150
240 76 45.9
Viscosity, cs 4 0F.
60F. . 100F.
150F. 200F. 210F.
725 200
49 14.5
6.5 5.90
320
120 31 9 11 .0 5 .4 4 .82
750 240 51.7 15.5
6.9 6.02
Density, g./ml. 40F.
100F. 210F.
1.145 1.115 1.075
1.20 1.17 1.13
1.14 1.11 1.07
Specific Heat, Btu./lb. F.
60F. 100F. 150F. 200F
0.37 0.38 0.40 0.42
0.36 0.38 0.39 0.41
0.37 0.3B
0.40 0.42
Thermal Conductivity , 60F.
100F. 150F. 200F.
Btu./Hr.
ftF.
0.073 0.073 0.073 0.072
0.074 0.074 0.073 0.073
0.073 0.073 0.073 0.072
*This data is based upon samples tested in our laboratories and is not guaranteed
for all samples. Write us for complete sales specifications.
(Above data to be made into graphs of SSU and CS Viscosity vs Temperature)
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FIRE RESISTANCE PROPERTIES
The fire resistance of Monsanto phosphate-ester fluids has been widely
proven* in diverse applications ranging from turbine lubricants to hydraulic
fluids to air compressor lubricants - - this last requiring fire resistance ai
in joist form. A variety of basic tests have been developed to demonstrate
fire resistance. As the following data show, Turbinol
possess ex
cellent fire resistance properties.
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TURBINOl
Flash Point, COC. , F. Fire Point, COC., F. Autoignition, F. , (ASTM D-2155) Autoignition, F. , (ASTM D-286)
High Pressure Spray Test (AMS 3150C)
50
480 620 910 >1000
. 1122
` 470 650
1050 >1000
1223
480' 620' 9101 >1000'
Intermittent Flashing --**.
Hot Manifold Test
(Federal Test Method Std. @ 1300F. 0 950F.
791a)
------ Flashes, does not propagate ------ poes not flash nor burn --
Molten Metal Test (3 1300F.
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. No Ignition
Factory Mutual Spray Test (Fluid sprayed at 1,000 psi from oriface and passing through flame of propane torch)
Factory Mutual Channel Iron Test (Fluid sprayed at 1,000 psi through oriface on to hot channel iron @ 1,300F.)
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Pass Pass
Pass *
Pass
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COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS
Metals & Other Lubricants
Turbinol lubricants are compatible with all commonly used metals of construc tion and with tin babbitt bearing alloys.
Turbinol fluids are miscible in all proportions with other phosphate-ester lubricants. They are not compatible with petroleum base lubricants, Turbinol fluids will dissolve only 3-5% of most types of petroleum oil.
Packings, Seals. Hose, Bladders, Wire Insulation
Turbinol fluids are compatible with a wide variety of elastomeric and poly
meric materials. Components made of these are available from a variety of suppliers.
For information purposes, Turbinol fluids are classed as straight synthetic fluids
formulated with triaryl phosphate base stocks. Components made of the following
materials arfe^compatible with Turbinol fluids:
vhrwe bte*
u.
Butyl rubber
to be,
Polyimide
Ethylene-propylene rubber
Silicone
Ethylene-propylene terpolymers Nylon
Teflon** Viton**
Polyethylene
Paints
Many paint suppliers offer coatings based on the following resins which)
fur
satisfactory for use with Turbinol fluids
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EEppooxxyy
Nylon
Phenolic
Polyurethane
Filters
All turbine lubricants should be filtered free of particulate contamination
to insure optimum performance. Turbinol lubricants are no exception. Most oil-
type filters arc suitable for use with Turbinol lubricants providing all components
of the filter are constructed with compatible materials. Active earth filters are
satisfactory and may be used to reduce the acidity normally developed over prolonged
use.
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CONVERSION TO TURBINOL LUBRICATION & HYDRAULIC CONTROL
Adopting the fire-resistant Turbinol fluids for safer turbine operation is quite simple. However, in all cases the equipment manufacturer should be con sulted to make sure, compatible seals, hoses and paints have been used and/or to determine if any mechanical adjustments are warranted, Monsanto fluid specialists are also available for assistance in conversion.
Conversion from any currently available commercial fire-resistant fluid is simply direct replacement, by drain and re-fill or by using Turbinol as make-upo Detailed lubricant-lubricant compatibility is available from your Monsanto representative.
Conversion from petroleum lubricants is only slightly more complex. The following are the minimum requirements necessary for conversion:
1. Completely drain and clean the system. (Small amounts of oil
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left behind will not interfere with -Sknpb-i-noil performance* but may separate and collect in certain areas of the system thus reducing the system's fire resistance.)
2. After draining system, blow out all pipes and manually clean bearing pedestals and reservoir.
3. Replace gaskets, packings, seals as required if they are not of compatible materials.
A. Add a partial charge of Turbinol fluid, circulate and check component functioning.
5. Inspect the fluid condition after circulation. If amounts of oil left behind by the clean out have deteriorated the partial charge, it should be considered a flush and discard ed.
6. When the system is clean, add Turbinol lubricant to the correct level and check system operation.
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TOXICITY AND SAFE HANDLING
ifs Acute animal studies indicate that Turbinol^ 50, 1122, and 1223
can be classified as practically non-toxic when considered as an
Indus trial fluid,
to-tlK?--s4<in-whcn-
posed-ic-iho- " ' `
However, these products should not contact or in any way contami nate food, animal feed, food products, food packaging materials, pharmaceuticals or any items which may directly or indirectly be ultimately ingested by humans. Any contact may contaminate these items to the extent that their destruction may be required.
Due to their low order of toxicity, the Turbinol fluids require no
special handling precautions. However, as in handling any chemical,
good hygienic procedures should be followed. In case of skin con-
tack, wash off with soap and water. In the case of eye contact,
flush with copious amounts of water.
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