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Scope

1.1 This practice covers the design of lubricating oil systems for gas turbine driven generator units 1000 kW and larger.

1.1.1 The lubricating oil system is defined as that assembly which utilizes and circulates the turbine generator lubricating oil and furnishes pressurized oil for control and seal functions.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Significance and Use

This practice establishes minimum recommended design practices for gas turbine generator lubricating oil systems to ensure that:

3.1.1 Lubrication, control, and seal functions will be performed satisfactorily by the oil mutually acceptable to the parties concerned.

3.1.2 Installation, cleaning, and flushing will be facilitated.

3.1.3 Satisfactory system cleanliness can be maintained.

3.1.4 Safe practices are observed.

Keywords

coolers; filters; gas turbines; lubricating oil system; lubrication; oil systems; piping; pumps; reservoirs; strainers

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

05.02 (Petroleum Products and Lubricants (II): D3711 - D6122)

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