为何船舶气体压缩机需要专用润滑油

在严苛的船舶作业环境中，气体压缩机作为保障货物装卸、燃料气供应及航行安全的关键设备，其运行状况至关重要。然而，操作人员和技术主管始终面临多重挑战：烃类气体导致的油液稀释、粘度损耗、油泥与漆膜的形成，以及含盐空气造成的持续腐蚀威胁。

这些问题绝非小事。当烃类气体溶解于润滑油时，会导致油液稀释，降低粘度和保护性能，往往加剧磨损甚至引发轴承故障。粘度损耗和热降解可能导致高负荷或高温运行时润滑不足。氧化和污染形成的油泥与漆膜会堵塞滤网、缩窄油道，造成非计划停机和高昂的维护成本。与此同时，海洋环境的高湿度和高盐分会加速腐蚀进程，威胁到压缩机部件的使用寿命，并增加非计划停机的风险。

标准润滑油往往难以胜任，其性能迅速降低导致磨损、油泥、腐蚀及油液残留等问题，不仅影响设备可靠性，更增加维护成本。而特种润滑油——尤其是合成润滑油——经过特殊设计，能有效抵御气体吸收、氧化及沉积物形成，从而确保设备安全可靠运行。

Klüber Summit PGS及NGL-系列压缩机油专为解决这些问题而设计。该系列产品是基于聚醚与特殊添加剂的润滑油，在严苛工况下仍能展现卓越的抗稀释性和抗氧化性，持续保持最佳粘度并有效防止磨损。这意味着更长的换油周期、更低的维护频率以及更低的总体拥有成本。

经领先OEM厂商认证，Klüber Summit PGS & NGL系列产品确保符合保修要求，并能无缝融入现有维护体系。该系列产品在活塞式、螺杆式及旋叶式压缩机中展现卓越水分分离性能、极低沉积物形成率，为操作人员带来显著效益。

凭借技术支持、油品分析方案以及威尔森船舶服务公司无与伦比的全球供应网络，Klüber Summit PGS 及 NGL系列产品助力船舶运营商最大化设备运行效率，降低运营风险，实现可持续且符合规范的海上性能表现。

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Why do marine Gas Compressors need specialized lubricants

In the demanding world of marine operations, gas compressors are mission-critical, powering cargo handling, fuel gas supply, and safety. Yet, operators and technical superintendents face persistent challenges: oil dilution from hydrocarbon gases, viscosity loss, sludge and varnish formation, and the ever-present threat of corrosion from salt-laden air.

These challenges are far from trivial. Oil dilution occurs when hydrocarbon gases dissolve into the lubricant, reducing its viscosity and protective qualities often leading to increased wear and even bearing failure. Viscosity loss and thermal breakdown can result in inadequate lubrication during high-load or high-temperature operation. Sludge and varnish, formed by oxidation and contamination, can block filters and narrow oil passages, causing unplanned shutdowns and costly maintenance. Meanwhile, the marine environment’s high humidity and salt content accelerate corrosion, threatening the longevity of compressor components and increasing the risk of unplanned downtime.

Standard lubricants often fall short, compromising reliability and increasing maintenance costs as they degrade quickly, causing wear, sludge, corrosion, and oil carryover. Speciality lubricants, especially synthetics, are engineered to resist gas absorption, oxidation, and deposit formation, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

Klüber Summit PGS & NGL-series compressor oils are engineered to solve these issues. Formulated with advanced polyalkylene glycol (PAG) base oils and a robust additive package, both the PGS & NGL-series deliver outstanding resistance to gas dilution and oxidation, maintaining optimal viscosity and protecting against wear, even under severe operating conditions. This means longer oil drain intervals, reduced maintenance frequency, and lower total cost of ownership.

Approved by leading OEMs, Klüber Summit PGS & NGL-series ensure warranty compliance and seamless integration into existing maintenance regimes. Operators benefit from superior water separation, minimal deposit formation, and proven performance in piston, screw-type and rotary vane compressors.

Backed by technical support, oil analysis programmes, and Wilhelmsen Ships Services’ unparallel global supply network, Klüber Summit PGS & NGL-series empowers marine operators to maximise uptime, reduce operational risk, and achieve sustainable, compliant performance at sea.

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