TURBINE-DRIVEN SET LUBRICATION METHOD Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: petrochemical industry, ship facilities employing turbocompressor sets. SUBSTANCE: according to the method, low-viscosity liquid is fed from reservoir installed directly under turbine-driven st, through filter to pump wheel installed additionally on one shaft with working wheels of turbine-driven set and then is delivered for lubrication of sliding bearings and is drained into reservoir. Sliding bearings are furnished with sealing members made of antifriction material which provide sealing of sliding bearing in process of starting and stopping of set. EFFECT: improved reliability of turbine-driven set. 3 cl, 1 dwg