IMPROVING THE RELIABILITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF GAS AIR COOLING DEVICES BY USING A REPAIR AND RECOVERY COMPOUND

Over the last two decades, different gas transportation companies has placed significant emphasis on the issues of energy efficiency and energy conservation. The allocation of electrical energy for the operation of air-cooling mechanisms for gas in a compressor station equipped with gas turbine pumping units ranges from 22% to 48%. The primary aim of this study is to improve the durability of the bearings in the electric motor of the gas air cooling device. This will be achieved by investigating various approaches to reduce friction. The objective will be accomplished by the use of advanced surface technology with enhanced strength properties. The use of the Repair and Recovery Compound (RRC) inside the lubrication system or its direct application onto the friction pairs' surface is contingent upon the unique characteristics and design of the particular unit undergoing treatment. The objects undergoing processing included the use of specialist lubricants. The items in question are primarily the ball bearings that are located inside the drive electric motors of air-cooling fans used in gas compressor stations. The results obtained from the study examining the effectiveness of using serpentine-based compositions on electric motor bearings demonstrate a noticeable impact on the outermost layers of the metal surfaces that come into contact. This impact enables beneficial modifications in the operating characteristics of the device. The effectiveness of repair and restoration chemicals mostly depends on the manufacturer responsible for their creation. A comprehensive economic assessment is essential when choosing a compound for the processing of rubbing components in equipment. This assessment should include several factors such as the cost of the compound, processing expenditures, and the time necessary for cost recuperation. Keywords: gas air cooling devices, bearings, reliability, energy efficiency, energy saving, repair and recovery compound.