Reducing Downtime by 35% for Northern Refinery
Implementing advanced synthetic lubrication protocols to optimize high-pressure turbine performance in extreme sub-arctic conditions.
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The Challenge
Northern Refinery's main generation plant was experiencing premature bearing failure in their Type-IV high-pressure turbines. The extreme cold of the Alberta winters combined with continuous high-load operations led to fluid viscosity breakdown and significant carbon buildup.
Operational costs were mounting as unplanned maintenance required emergency component sourcing and specialized technical teams to be flown into the remote site at premium rates.
The HSO Solution
Our engineering team conducted a comprehensive fluid analysis and thermal mapping of the turbine housing. We recommended a transition to our proprietary ArcticGuard Synthetic 15W-40, specifically engineered for extreme thermal variance.
Measurable Impact
Within the first six months of implementation, Northern Refinery saw a total elimination of unplanned bearing failures. The thermal stability of the ArcticGuard fluid allowed for service interval extension from 4,000 to 7,500 operating hours.
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"HSO didn't just sell us oil. They provided a solution that transformed our maintenance philosophy from reactive to truly predictive."
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