ISO 10438-2-2007 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10438-2:2007 — Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Lubrication, shaft-sealing and control-oil systems and auxiliaries — Part 2: Special-purpose oil systems. This part specifies requirements for design, installation, operation and interfaces of oil systems used for special-purpose applications (providing lubrication oil, seal oil or both) serving equipment such as compressors, gears, pumps and drivers.

Abstract

ISO 10438-2:2007, used in conjunction with ISO 10438-1, sets out requirements and recommendations for special-purpose oil systems in the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. It covers functional objectives, system components (reservoirs, pumps, piping, filtration, instrumentation), drainage and manway provisions, and operational/maintenance considerations to ensure reliable oil supply for sealing and lubrication applications.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: December 2007 (second edition: 2007-12).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 75.180.20 (Processing equipment / Petroleum and natural gas industries).
• Edition / version: 2nd edition (ISO 10438-2:2007).
• Number of pages: 65 pages (published PDF length as listed by the ISO record).

Scope

This part of ISO 10438 applies to special-purpose oil systems intended to supply lubrication oil and/or seal oil to rotating and driven equipment in the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries. It addresses system functions and requirements for reservoirs (drainage, manways, level indication), pumps and piping, filtration and contamination control, instrumentation and alarms, and other appendages and arrangements necessary to maintain system integrity, safety and maintainability. The standard is used alongside ISO 10438-1 (general requirements) and other parts of the ISO 10438 series.

Key topics and requirements

• Functional objectives and duties of special-purpose oil systems (lubrication and seal oil supply).
• Reservoir design: capacity, settling, drainage slope, manway dimensions, fill openings and level indication.
• Pumping arrangements, redundancy, suction protection and piping connections.
• Filtration, contamination control and provisions to prevent air entrainment.
• Instrumentation, alarms, vents, drains and safety features for operation and maintenance.
• Materials, corrosion protection and welding/access provisions for cleaning and inspection.
• Testing, commissioning and maintenance recommendations to ensure ongoing reliability.

Typical use and users

Engineers and designers of rotating equipment and oil systems, operators and maintenance teams in oil & gas and petrochemical facilities, EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers and technical auditors use this standard when specifying, procuring, installing and maintaining special-purpose oil systems (seal oil and lubrication systems) to ensure reliable performance, safe operation and compatibility with plant interfaces.

Related standards

ISO 10438-2 is part of the ISO 10438 series; related parts include ISO 10438-1 (general requirements), ISO 10438-3 (general-purpose oil systems) and ISO 10438-4 (self-acting gas seal support systems). The second edition (2007) superseded ISO 10438-2:2003. The series is commonly cross-referenced with industry documents and API standards covering lubrication and seal support systems (for example, API Std 614 in related guidance).

Keywords

ISO 10438-2:2007, special-purpose oil systems, seal oil systems, lubrication systems, reservoirs, filtration, instrumentation, petroleum, petrochemical, natural gas, oil system design, oil system maintenance.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10438-2:2007 is an international standard that specifies requirements for special-purpose oil systems (lubrication and seal oil) used in the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers functional requirements and detailed provisions for system components (reservoirs, pumps, piping, filtration, instrumentation), access and drainage, and operational/maintenance considerations for special-purpose oil systems. It is intended to be used together with ISO 10438-1.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Design and rotating-equipment engineers, plant operators, maintenance teams, EPC contractors, equipment vendors and technical auditors apply this standard when specifying, building, commissioning and maintaining oil supply systems in oil & gas and petrochemical facilities.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The current edition is ISO 10438-2:2007 (second edition). The 2007 edition replaced the 2003 edition. According to the ISO record, the 2007 edition remains published and has been subject to periodic review; users should verify the latest status with ISO or their national standards body if they need the absolute current status as of a specific date.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10438 is a multipart series addressing lubrication, shaft-sealing and control-oil/support systems and auxiliaries; Part 1 covers general requirements, Part 2 covers special-purpose oil systems, Part 3 covers general-purpose oil systems and Part 4 covers self-acting gas seal support systems.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Special-purpose oil systems; seal oil; lubrication oil; reservoirs; filtration; pumps; instrumentation; petroleum industry; ISO 10438-2:2007.