Turbine fluid analysis

Turbine oils are expected to provide years of service life, but this requires regular verification of their quality. 

In both steam and gas turbines, long-life oils are typically used. While these machines involve high investment and operational costs, it is essential to detect, identify, and diagnose any issues related to their fluids. 

Moreover, due to the large capacity of their oil reservoirs, extra care is required, as changing the oil charge is both costly and labour-intensive. 

Above all, conducting routine oil analysis as a predictive tool is the best way to ensure that the plant is operating properly. 

Turbine fluid analysis minimises the risk and financial impact of an unexpected shutdown or premature failure. 

ALS Oil & Lubricants can help ensure that your turbine oil’s service life is optimised. We monitor fluid health for proper lubrication, contaminants, excessive heat, and wear. 

Our Services 

ALS Oil & Lubricants provides comprehensive analytical testing services for turbines and power generation equipment. 

Turbine fluid analysis applies to both large and small systems and can be tailored as a testing programme for end-users and suppliers, promoting equipment reliability and fluid longevity. 

Whether gas, steam, or hydroelectric, our technical team are experts and ensure that accurate data is available to monitor turbine operational systems. 

Turbine Fluid Analysis Packages

At ALS, you can access testing packages for routine schedules. These can be quarterly or annual, and are available to meet your reliability needs. 

We can also work with your OEMs and design engineers regarding the commissioning of new products. 

Get in touch with us to find out which packages are available for your equipment type. 

Author: Pedro Hernandes