Energy Excellence Centre of WE&CS, BHEl Bhopal, in collaboration with M/s HPCl organised a half day seminar on ‘Tribology’ on January 28 to enhance the knowledge of the participants on friction, wear and lubrication in machines.
The seminar was conducted to further the energy conservation efforts, being undertaken by BHEl, Bhopal, an ISO-50001 company.
TG Chouragade GM (WE&CS / MOD) inaugurated the session. On this occasion Chouragade said that tribology will go a long way in improving the energy efficiency of machines & he spoke on the importance of lubrication in efficient functioning of machines and use of proper lubricants in machines for energy saving and enhancement of
machine life.
Delegates of M/s HPCl Pranay Kumar (Chief Regional Manager) & his team were present on the occasion. They gave detailed technical presentations on the subject including types of lubricants for various applications like compressors, turbine, gear boxes etc. lubricants base oil, synthetic and mineral lubricant oil and various additives their properties, merits and demerits and effect of were also explained.
During the presentation selection of lubricants and engine oil based on surface roughness, speed, temperature and load factor and NAS cleanliness code were also described. Also Types of friction and types of lubrication like hydrostatic & hydrodynamic bearing lubrication were detailed in the presentation.
BHEl Bhopal has taken up initiative to reduce electrical power consumption in rotating equipment by auditing and improving the lubrication
system.
Addl General Manager Biplab Mondal (Energy Excellence Center), BK Singh (FCX), Rajiv Sarna (EMX & CMX) and other senior officials were also present in the seminar.