LUBE ROOM CHALLENGE
24 November - December 2015
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www.machinerylubrication.com
new lab, a training room, offices and a
storage room for filters, breathers, quick-con-
nects, etc. All storage cabinets for chemical
products are also fireproof.
There are four offline absolute filtration
stations for used oils and 12 stations for new
oils. Each has three minimess valves to draw
samples. Oils are delivered to reusable
containers by individual reels. An identifica-
tion system was created with colors and
shapes for all oils and greases. The spill
containment for each container has the same
capacity as the container. If the container
leaks, the oil goes to an external
container with a 2,000-liter capacity.
The new onsite lab has modern equip-
ment and a technician who is able to quickly
test new and used oils. There's also a storage
area for lubrication-related materials such as
breathers, reusable containers, Zerks, etc.
By filtering its new oil, Samarco has
been able to extend oil change intervals, as
lubricants are delivered to machines with
the appropriate cleanliness levels.
Access to the lube room is now controlled.
New oil is pumped through hard piping to the treatment room.
Samarco is now filtering more than 20
percent of all used oils.
The lubricant receiving room is separate from the treatment rooms.
An identification
system was creat-
ed with colors and
shapes for all oils
and greases.
Great River Energy
Great River Energy is a not-for-profit
electric cooperative that generates and
transmits electricity for members in the
suburbs of Minnesota's Twin Cities, up to
the Arrowhead region and down to the
southwestern portion of the state. The
electric coop recently performed a make-
over on its lube room, which resulted in the
consolidation of oils from 12 varieties to
eight. This not only decreased inventory
but also reduced confusion and lessened
the chances of cross-contamination.
For bulk oils such as turbine oils and
hydraulic fluids, Great River Energy
purchased 120-gallon totes that can be
easily and safely transported to the point of
