A Waste-to-Energy plant in Singapore faced rapid oil degradation in its steam turbine, forcing oil changes every two years. High MPC levels and deposit buildup created mechanical issues, putting the facility at risk of unplanned downtime. To solve this, Fluitec deployed the ESP VITA II system one year after an oil change. The solution removed deposits, stabilized MPC levels, and extended oil life by at least 4x. By eliminating the need for chemical flushing and reducing downtime risk, the plant saved USD 146,000 in maintenance and gained an additional USD 116,000 in oil savings. Today, the turbine continues to operate efficiently with no mechanical issues.
Problem
Due to the operations of a steam turbine in a power generation application in Singapore, the lubricant experienced rapid degradation. Oil was being changed every two years. Additionally, high MPC levels as well as deposits caused mechanical issues in the turbine and threatened unplanned breakdowns or a shutdown.
Solution
Fluitec’s ESP VITA II was placed on the Steam turbine, one year after changing the oil. This helped to remove deposits and allows the turbine to operate more efficiently.
Results
MPC levels have been maintained at low values. The oil life has significantly increased by at least 4x which removed the need for flushing the system and the downtime associated with it. Additionally, the additive depletion rate is very slow which helps in the extension of the oil life. The steam turbine is now functioning efficiently with no mechanical issues.
