TERESSO

TERESSO
PREMIUM TURBINE QUALITY R&O CIRCULATING OILS
PREMIUM TURBINE QUALITY R&O CIRCULATING OILS
November, 2002
November, 2002

TERESSO* is the brand name for a line of long

service life circulating oils. TERESSO oils offer
the following features and benefits:

Long oil life and rust inhibition

Excellent demulsibility, air release and foam

control

Designed for the long service demanded of

oils for steam and hydraulic turbine
circulating systems

Recommended for use in circulating splash,

bath and ring oiled systems supplying
lubricant for bearings and gears of
industrial machinery

Excellent fluid media in hydraulic systems

that do not require an anti-wear additive.

Primary Applications
Steam and Hydraulic Turbines
Oil requirements of stationary steam and
hydraulic turbines and turbine reduction gears
are most rigid. Even a slight sacrifice in quality
may make it impossible for the oil to render the
extremely long periods of continuous service
demanded. The use of inferior oils results in
rapid oxidation, the development of harmful
deposits, persistent emulsions, and sludge in the
oiling system, which may lead to sluggish
governor operation or even bearing and gear
failure.
TERESSO oils have proven their superiority over
decades of use in both the largest turbines in
thermal and hydraulic generating plants, as well
as nuclear power plants, and the smaller standby
units for emergency power generating or water
pumping. The TERESSO grades 32 to 68 are used
chiefly for turbines with circulating oil systems,
the exact grade depending on speed, temperature,
and design. The higher viscosity TERESSO oils
are used to lubricate bath and ring oiled steam
turbine bearings. Manufacturers' viscosity
recommendations should be referred to when
choosing the correct grade of TERESSO oil.
Hydraulics
TERESSO oils are recommended for hydraulic
systems where the pump manufacturer requires a
mineral type oil that does not contain anti-wear
additives such as those containing silver plated
components. NUTO H oils are recommended

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where anti-wear properties are required by the

hydraulic pump manufacturer.

Foam Resistance
Prevents faulty lubrication and loss of lubricant
due to excessive foaming.

The lower viscosity grades of TERESSO oils

have been found to be suitable as heat transfer
fluids for systems operating up to 130C.

Rust Protection
All grades protect metal surface from damage by
inhibiting rust.

Special Grades
TERESSO N32 oil is formulated for equipment in
ammonia production or service such as
centrifugal compressors in chemical plants.
Regular turbine oils when contacted with
ammonia may react to form undesirable deposits.
The use of TERESSO N32 oil will minimize these
deposits.

Good Demulsibility
Entrained water separates readily from all grades.
Wide Choice of Viscosity
The correct grade can be chosen to satisfy each
application.

Precautions
Performance Features

TERESSO oils are manufactured from quality

petroleum base stocks, blended with selected
additives. As with all petroleum products, good
personal hygiene and careful handling should
always be practiced. Avoid prolonged contact
with the skin, splashing into the eyes, ingestion,
or vapour inhalation. Please refer to the Esso
Material Safety Data Sheet for further
information.

Long Oil Life

By employing highest quality solvent extracted
paraffinic type oils, free from undesirable
components and with high natural stability plus
carefully selected inhibitors, long life is provided
without the formation of harmful sludges or
acids. TERESSO oils easily surpass the sludge
formation tendency specifications required by
many utilities as an addition to passing oxidation
tests.

Note: This product is NOT controlled under the

Canadian WHMIS legislation.

Typical Properties

TERESSO 22
TERESSO 32
TERESSO 46
TERESSO 68
TERESSO 100
TERESSO 150
TERESSO 220
TERESSO 320
TERESSO 400
TERESSO 460
TERESSO N32
NOTE

Viscosity
cSt
@40C

Viscosity
cSt
@100C

Pour
Point
C

Flash
Point
C

Density
@15C

Oxidation
Life
hrs

Rust
Test
(2)

C.C.R
Residue

AGMA
Number

22
32
46
68
100
150
220
320
398
448
32

4.10
5.13
6.36
8.26
11.3
14.6
18.4
23.7
27.0
29.0
5.13

-39
-18
-18
-18
0
0
0
-3
-12
-18
-33

180
204
212
226
252
260
256
278
290
294
212

.865
.868
.873
.876
.881
.884
.886
.890
.890
.890
.868

3000
3500
3000
3000
2500
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
1000

Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass

0.02
0.02
0.02
0.03
0.03
0.10
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6
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(1) ASTM Oxidation Life Test is not applicable to oils of high viscosity
(2) 24 hours @ 69C, synthetic sea water.

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The values shown here are representative of current production. Some are controlled by manufacturing specifications while
others are not. All may vary within modest ranges.

*Trademarks of Imperial Oil Limited. Imperial Oil, Licensee. Lubricants and Specialties, Marketing Technical Services
Trademark of Exxon Corporation. Imperial Oil, Licensee. Helplines: 1-800-268-3183