The emulsification of lubricating oil has a significant negative impact on the performance and life of the equipment:
1. Reduced lubrication effect: The strength of the emulsified lubricating oil film is weakened, and it cannot effectively isolate the metal surface, resulting in increased friction and aggravated wear.
2. Accelerated corrosion: Water reacts with certain components in the lubricating oil, which may generate corrosive substances and accelerate the corrosion of metal parts inside the equipment.
3. Impact on heat dissipation: The thermal conductivity of the emulsion is worse than that of pure lubricating oil, resulting in a decrease in the heat dissipation efficiency of the equipment, which in turn affects the overall operating efficiency.
4. Oil contamination: The quality of the emulsified lubricating oil is reduced, and it may contain a large number of tiny water droplets and impurities, further deteriorating the lubrication conditions.
In order to avoid the negative impact of lubricant emulsification, the following measures can be taken:
1. Select high-quality anti-emulsification lubricants: Select lubricants with excellent anti-emulsification properties to ensure that they remain stable under harsh working conditions.
2. Strengthen sealing management: Regularly check and maintain the sealing system of the equipment to prevent external moisture intrusion.
3. Implement moisture control: Install and use dehydration equipment or water separators to regularly detect and remove moisture from the lubricant.
4. Optimize operating conditions: Keep the equipment running at a stable operating temperature to reduce condensation problems caused by temperature fluctuations.
5. Reasonable selection of emulsifiers: In systems that specifically require oil-water mixing, the appropriate type and concentration of emulsifiers should be selected to ensure the stability of the emulsion and the normal operation of the system.
