Innovations in nanotechnology: a method of increasing reliability and efficiency of the operation of gas compressor units

Abstract

The issue of improving the reliability and efficiency of the operation of gas-engine compressor units (GMSA) depends on the solution of a number of theoretical and applied problems. The solution of the problems is associated with many factors directly affecting the nature of the equipment, depending on the specific operating conditions. The main task in improving operational efficiency and reliability is to disclose the cause-effect relationships of unit failures through an explanation of the physical nature and patterns of failures in order to develop measures to prevent and control the most common failures to manage and ensure the reliability of the MCA. As a result of the study [1], it turned out that the most significant and sensitive aspect is the oil system and directly lubricating oil MS-20, the parameters of which early cease to meet standard values. The subsequent events lead to an acceleration of the onset of failures of the mechanical system, unproductive interruptions and downtime for repairs and maintenance. As a result of the analysis of the reliability and operational efficiency of the units, the reasons and consequences of the low reliability of the elements of the oil and mechanical systems of the units are identified. The basic indicators of reliability and distribution of operating time of both systems, their interpretation are calculated. The characteristic properties of the stress state of the near-surface layers of rubbing pairs of HMCA are substantiated. A detailed analysis of the characteristics of the boundary layer showed that its performance substantially depends on the additive, which at high temperatures leads to the adsorption and chemisorption of active substances in the form of a low-dispersion nanometric additive. These include the additive, the original nanotechnology based on the application of the “effect of low concentrations and disturbances”, the author of which is Doctor in Technical Sciences, prof. E.K. Shakhbazov, proposed to improve the reliability and efficiency of operation of the mining and metallurgical complex.