Bio-AW Turbine R & O Fluid

Bio-AW Turbine™ R & O Fluids are ultimately biodegradable biosynthetic formulas that were designed specifically to replace mineral oil based turbine oils in environmentally sensitive hydroelectric (water) turbine bearings. These bearings are subject to humid/moist conditions because of occasional seal leakage, but operate cooler than gas and steam turbine bearings. Bio-AW Turbine™ Fluids are formulated to perform in R & O systems that require anti-foam, anti-rust, anti-oxidation, and demulsibility properties. They are highly inhibited against moisture and rusting in both fresh and sea water and pass both A and B Sequences of the ASTM D-665 Turbine Oil Rust Test. Incorporating the super high viscosity index of the Stabilized* High Oleic Base Stocks (HOBS) into the formula, gives multi-grade synthetic base oil performance by boosting the viscosity index to synthetic levels. This super high viscosity index of the HOBS naturally improves the thermal shear stability of the formula and increases load capacity. The HOBS’s extremely low volatility increases the flash and fire safety features in the formula. A zinc-free additive system has also been developed that is environmentally friendly and exceeds the load stage 10 in the FZG (DIN51354) requirements for both turbine oils and reduction gears. They also meet the requirements for ashless GL-3 gear oil.