Product Description
Introduction
Petro-Canada™ Lubricants' TURBOFLO™ R&O Oils are high quality lubricants designed for use in steam and gas turbines, as well as the circulating oil systems of a wide range of industrial machinery. The TURBOFLO R&O 10 and 22 grades are also suitable for use as spindle oils.
TURBOFLO R&O Oils are formulated with Petro-Canada Lubricants' ultra-pure HT Severely Hydrotreated base oils and specially selected additives that counteract rust and oxidation. These formulations deliver reliable performance and extended service life.
Compared to conventional R&O Oils, TURBOFLO R&O Oils offer:
• Long term resistance to oil breakdown caused by air and high temperatures
• Excellent rust and corrosion protection
• Excellent water separability
Features and Benefits
• Extended resistance to oil breakdown caused by air and high temperatures
• Minimizes harmful sludge and varnish deposits, ensuring unrestricted lubricant flow and long component life
• Extends intervals between oil changes
• Reduces operating and maintenance costs
• Superior rust and corrosion protection
• Iron and other metal components protected against water damage
• Excellent water separability and hydrolytic stability
• Oil separates readily from water, without loss of performance additives
• Separated water meets environmental guidelines
• Improved foam and air entrainment performance
• Ensures a lubricant film continues to protect metal surfaces
• Prevents overflowing of oil reservoirs
• Eliminates cavitation damage to circulating oil pumps
• Improves equipment reliability
Applications
Petro-Canada Lubricants' TURBOFLO R&O Oils are designed to meet the demanding service requirements of steam and gas turbine applications. They also provide extended, corrosion-free lubrication of bearings and gears in a wide range of industrial machinery.
Turbines
TURBOFLO R&O Oils 32, 46, 68 and Premium R&O 77 are recommended for use in many types of steam and gas turbines. These oils show an effective resistance to oxidation and will give long periods of trouble-free operation. With Turbine Oil Oxidation Stability Test (TOST) values in excess of 5000 hours, TURBOFLO R&O 32, 46, 68 and Premium R&O 77 are suitable for use in steam and gas turbines requiring the following manufacturer and industry specifications:
• General Electric . . . . . . . GEK 46506E (ISO 32)
• Siemens/ . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500-00-20 Westinghouse (ISO 32, 46, 68)
• Siemens . . . . . . . . . . . . . TLV 9013 04 (ISO 32)
• GE (formerly Alstom) . . . HTGD 90 117 (ISO 32, 46)
• Solar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ES 9-224Y (ISO 32, 46)
• ASTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4304 Type I (ISO 32, 46, 68, 100)
• JIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K 2213 Type 2 (ISO 32, 46, 68)
In addition, TURBOFLO Premium R&O 77 meets Naval Steam Turbine and Main Gearing Lubricant Specification: National Defense Standard C-82-001-000/SF-001, NATO Guide Specification STANAG1425, NATO Code O-240.
For turbine bearings operating above 260°C (500°F), or where a greatly extended lubricant life is desired, Petro-Canada Lubricants' TURBOFLO XL and TURBOFLO LV Fluids are recommended. In addition, if low varnish sludge formation are desired, TURBOFLO LV is recommended.
For geared heavy duty turbines with common gear and bearing lubrication systems, TURBOFLO EP fluids are recommended.
Bearings
TURBOFLO R&O oils are suitable for use in circulating systems and bearing applications. For oil and viscosity grade selection, please refer to OEM recommendations or consult a Petro-Canada Lubricants Technical Services representative for additional information.
Gears
The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) has developed gear lubricant standards for industrial machinery. TURBOFLO R&O Oils are recommended where the AGMA specifies Inhibited, R&O Oils. If an antiscuff (AS) lubricant is specified or if FZG fail stage minimum of 10 is required, Petro-Canada Enduratex EP oils are recommended.
GEAR LUBRICATION
Gears sometimes require a heavier oil viscosity than bearings. Where oil lubricated bearings are used in conjunction with gears, the whole assembly should be lubricated with the heavier oil recommended for the gears.
