ConocoPhillips Company Introduces Next-Generation Diamond Class™ Turbine Oil
09/01/2008
Leading Lubricants Supplier Sets New Industry Standard for Turbine Oil Operating Life
Houston - ConocoPhillips Company, the fourth largest U.S. lubricants supplier, today announced the introduction of its next-generation Diamond Class™ Turbine Oil to meet the complex performance demands of power plant gas turbines. This highly-advanced turbine oil, a tri-branded offering featuring the Conoco, 76 Lubricants and Phillips 66 brands, is formulated from exclusive ConocoPhillips hydrocracked base stocks and is available in three different viscosity grades – 32, 46 and 68 – to provide unrivaled varnish protection, according to Tim Langlais, Director of Industrial Products.
“We have significantly extended the oxidation life of this oil, having proven its durability in laboratory tests running 35,000 hours with zero varnish deposits.” explains Langlais. “ConocoPhillips Company’s next-generation Diamond Class Turbine Oils will set a new industry standard for varnish resistance and long-lasting wear protection in gas turbines.”
Gas turbines operate at temperatures as high as 500 degrees F, which can quickly break down oils and produce corrosive acid and sludge build up. This may ultimately lead to increased maintenance costs for plant operators. The higher oxidative stability and varnish protection offered by ConocoPhillips Company’s new Diamond Class Turbine Oils substantially extends oil service life, which directly correlates to a cost savings by eliminating the need for frequent maintenance assessments.
The next-generation Diamond Class Turbine Oil will be available in early August. For more information, please visit http://lubricants.conocophillips.com/POWER. To locate a Marketer in your area or receive additional information about this new offering, visit http://lubricants.conocophillips.com.
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