Section 5 • Maintenance/Service
Oil System Components
Oil Sampling
WARNING
When working with LFG, NG or other dangerous or flammable gases, ensure there are adequate ventilation and vapor detectors. Refer to national fire and building codes. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death.
NOTE
A copy of the oil analysis report is also sent to Vilter. See Appendices for a sample of the oil analysis report.
An oil analysis report will show the physical properties of the oil, such as:
•Water content
•Viscosity
•Acid number
•Particle count
WARNING | • | Antioxidant level |
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Avoid skin contact with any condensate or oil. Wear | • | Wear metals |
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rubber gloves and a face shield when working with | • | Contaminate/additive metals |
condensate or oil. Failure to comply may result in |
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serious injury or death. |
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Use Vilter Oil Analysis Kit (VPN 3097A) to collect an oil |
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sample for analysis. For an example, see Figure |
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out label for bottle. Place in mailing tube and seal with |
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the preaddressed mailing label. Below are a few points |
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to remember when taking a sample: |
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• Sample running compressor units, not cold units. |
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• Sample upstream of the oil filter. |
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• Create specific written procedures for sampling. |
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• Ensure sampling valves and devices are thoroughly |
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flushed prior to taking a sample. |
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• Ensure samples are taken as scheduled in the |
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Maintenance and Service Schedule. |
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• Send samples immediately to the oil analysis lab after |
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sampling, do not wait 24 hours. |
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