
LubriMist
®
Model JD
Oil Mist Generating System
Installation and Operating Manual
Page 100 of 152
Adjusting Oil / Air Ratio
LubriMist® Vortex oil mist generation technology allows for maximum control and adjustment of oil mist
properties. There are four basic controls for adjusting the oil output of the mist generator.
1. The AIR PRESSURE REGULATOR is used to adjust the volume of air flowing into the Vortex chamber,
which in turn controls oil mist volume. The volume of oil mist is proportioned to each bearing or
application point by the reclassifier. With the air bypass valve (described below) closed, the air pressure
regulator setting must be high enough for oil mist production. Regulated air pressure should be adjusted
to maintain proper mist pressure. Since changes in regulated air pressure affect the volume of oil mist
produced, it also affects oil consumption. Separate air pressure regulators are provided for the main and
auxiliary oil mist generators.
2. The AIR / OIL HEATER controls the temperature of the oil as it is being converted from a liquid into oil
mist particles. Because oil viscosity has a definite influence on oil mist generation, increasing and
decreasing the oil temperature effects a change in the mist density. Generally, when the air / oil heater is
operating, the oil temperature runs approximately 10-12
F (5-7
C) cooler than the air temperature. An
increase in temperature will increase oil output. Decreasing the temperature will cause the oil output to
also decrease. See
Programming User Established Alarm And Control Set Points
in the OPERATING
GUIDE section of this manual for instructions on changing set points for the main oil mist generator.
Adjusting the heater controls for the auxiliary oil mist generator is covered in the AUXILIARY OIL MIST
GENERATOR section of this manual.
NOTICE:
The oil/air ratio or mist density is also dependent on the
characteristics of the oil, oil temperature and supply air temperature.
Density decreases with lower temperatures and higher oil viscosity.
Air Pressure Regulator To
Control Main Oil Mist
Generator Mist Volume
Use Main Oil Mist
Generator Control Panel To
Manage Main Unit Air / Oil
Heater Setpoint
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