GE H301 Series, Operating Manual

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Cylinder lubricants
Lubricant
Type of gas compressor service
(at normal intake temperatures)
1 2 3 4
Pressures 0 – 1,000 Psig (69 bar)
SSU @ 212°F (100°C) 52 – 70 55 – 85 55 – 85 70 – 85
SSU @ 100°F (40°C) 80 – 600 600 – 950 380 – 600 600 – 950
Approximate SAE Grade 40 50 40+ 50
Compounded* No Yes/No Yes Yes
Oxidation Inhibitor Yes Yes/No Yes/No Yes
Rust Inhibitor Yes Yes Yes Yes
Carbon Residue (Conradson) 0.25% 0.65% 0.65% 0.65%
Pressures 1,000 – 2,500 Psig (69 to 172 bar)
SSU @ 210°F (100°C) 70 – 85 85 – 110 70 – 85 85 – 110
SSU @ 100°F (40°C) 600 – 950 950 – 1400 600 – 950 950 – 1400
Approximate SAE Grade 40 50 40 50
Compounded* No Yes/No Yes Yes
Oxidation Inhibitor Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rust Inhibitor Yes Yes Yes Yes
Carbon Residue (Conradson) 0.65% 0.65% 0.65% 0.65%
Pressures 2,500 Psig (172 bar) and above: CONTACT THE OIL SUPPLIER AND GE.
* Can contain 3% to 10% (acid less tallow or animal fat) or special compounding to resist water-wash.
Table 22 Cylinder lubricants