Daily Archives: September 16, 2025

Use of Lube oil cooler in Turbine The use of a lube oil cooler in a turbine—whether it’s a gas turbine (jet engine, power generation) or a steam turbine—is absolutely critical and non-negotiable for safe and efficient operation. The Critical Role of Lube Oil in a Turbine Before understanding the cooler, it’s essential...

Benefits Beyond Just Cooling While heat removal is the primary goal, an effective cooling system provides secondary crucial benefits: Maintenance Considerations for Gearbox Oil Coolers

Use of Lube Oil Cooler in Gear Box The use of a lube oil cooler in a gearbox is a critical aspect of ensuring reliability and longevity, especially in high-power, high-speed, or continuous-duty applications. Here’s a detailed explanation of its role, how it works, and why it’s necessary. 1. The Primary Purpose: Managing Heat The […]

e best way to deal with fouling is to prevent it from happening.

Fouling in oil cooler What is Fouling? In the context of an oil cooler, fouling is the accumulation of deposits on either the inner surfaces of the tubes (oil side) or the outer surfaces of the fins (air/water side). This layer of deposit has very poor thermal conductivity, creating a barrier between the hot oil and the cooling...