Compressor Lubrication.

       The lubrication system for compressor cylinders and packing must be able to reliably deliver
relatively small amounts of oil at higher pressures in order to lubricate the wearing surfaces of
cylinders and piston rods.
The above chart are provided to determine cylinder lubricating oil flow as a function of piston stroke,
cylinder diameter, speed and the number of oil injection ports.
Proper lubrication includes:
 1 .Selection of a high quality lubricant suited for the particular service
conditions.
2. Cleanliness in storage and dispensing.
3.  Application of correct quantities in a manner that permits effective
performance.

 RATE OF OIL FEED

          The amount of oil fed to the compressor cylinders should be sufficient enough to provide
lubrication and effectively seal the piston against leakage. Oil feeds above this amount are wasteful,
cause oxidation, and tend to increase oil carryover to distribution lines.

 LUBRICATION FLOW RATE FORMULAS:

The quantity of oil required to provide ample lubrication for any compressor Cylinder is obtained by
the formula:

Gallons/24 hours = diameter (in.) x stroke (in.) x RPM/385,000.

Drops/minute = diameter (in.) x stroke (in.) x RPM/13,800.

The formulas are based on 40,000 drops per gallon and lubrication of (600 square feet of swept
surface per drop). The quantities given are based on an average of 8,000 drops per pint (16,900
drops per Litter) of oil at 75°F (24°C).

Use OEM Standards to design Compressor Lubrication Flow Rates.

ARIEL Compressors

Frame Type: Cylinders  (Factor) Packing (Factor)

JGC,JGD,JGK 0.50 1.00

JGE, JGH,JGJ,JGR,JGW 0.40 0.80

JGM,JGA,JGP,JG 0.30 0.60

General Rules:

Bores = or 11.50" Have 1 Lube Point

Bores = or > 13.00" Have 2 Lube Points

Cylinders:  Factor from Chart above x Cylinder   Diameter = Pints/Day

Rods:  Factor from Chart above x Rod  Diameter = Pints/Day

CAMERON  (AJAX Integral Engine/Compressors)

 Compressor Cylinders   = (31.4 x Cyl Bore Dia x Stroke x RPM) + (333 x Discharge Pressure) / .
000001 = Pints/Day

 Rod    = (47 x Rod Dia x Stroke x RPM) + (75 x Discharge Pressure)  / .000001 = Pints/Day

 Example (10.00” Cylinder w/ 300 PSI Discharge Pressure):

31.4 x 10 x 11 x 440 = 1,519,760 + 333 x 300 = 99,900

1,519,760 + 99,900 = 1,619,660

1,619,660 / .000001 = 1.619 Pints/Day

Power Cylinders

1 Pint of Oil Per Day For Every 30 Horsepower

CAMERON (Superior Compressors & C-Force Compressors)

Cylinder (Pints/Day) = (0.0000316) x Bore x Stroke x RPM

Packing (Pints/Day) = (0.0000632) x Rod Diameter x Stroke x RPM

Note: Minimum Flow Rate (Packing): 0.50 PPD.

GE Oil & Gas (Gemini Compressors, Chicago Pneumatic & Energy Industries)

Cylinder =  0.3 x Cylinder Diameter = Pints/Day

Packing =  0.6 x Rod Diameter = Pints/Day

LeRoi (CIP) Compressors

Cylinder =          0.3 x Cylinder Diameter = Pints/Day

Packing =          0.6 x Rod Diameter = Pints/Day

 
Non OEM Specific Generic Formula

Note: Minimum To Packing Should Never Be Less Than 0.50 PPD, if calculated rate is lower, round
the flow up to 0.50 PPD.

Cylinders =   Bore x Stroke x RPM /31,800 = Pints Per Day

Packings (Rods)=  Rod Dia. X Stroke x RPM / 31,800 x 2 = Pints Per Day

These are basic formulas only and do not take into account gas composition, higher pressures or
other unusual factors, use as a reference guide only.

Mehmet Samancioglu

Ankara 12 Mar 2016