| Testing Co. |
Consulting Services International, Louisville, KY |
| Title |
Compress Wear Analysis |
| Purpose |
This test evaluates how well the lubricant reduces wear when metal is rubbed
together in various compressors. |
| Description |
Six reciprocating compressors and six scroll compressors were tested with
R-22 refrigerant for a period of 500 hours. The reciprocating compressors used mineral oil
while the scroll compressors used alkylbenzene. ICE 22 was applied to three reciprocating and
three scroll compressors. |
| Results |
The full results are too extensive to list, but ICE 22 performed well in
all scenarios. Some of the key results are:
- Reciprocating compressor – bearing wear was significantly reduced in those
compressors containing ICE 22
- Scroll compressor – bearing wear and copper plating was reduced in
those compressors containing ICE 22
- See below for some example results
|
Reciprocating Compressor – Upper Journal
Fewer Scars
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Scroll - Fixed Scroll
No build up
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