Odessa Engineered Fluid Conversion

Overview

Frontline Global Services successfully executed a two-day turnkey maintenance and decontamination project at a power plant in Odessa, Texas. The scope involved draining, cleaning, and purifying the lube oil system of a GE 7F.04 Gas Turbine Generator (GT4), including confined space reservoir cleaning and re-inventory of approximately 6,200 USG of turbine oil. All tasks were completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with OEM and plant standards.

Project Objectives

Safety and Efficiency

Efficiently minimize equipment downtime while ensuring all operations are conducted safely, protecting personnel and equipment.

Purify Existing System Fluids:

Ensure that any remaining fluids meet OEM cleanliness specifications.

Cleanliness Standards

Achieve a final particle count of 16/14/11 or better, per industry standards (API 614), and ensure clean screens free of particulates.

Methodology

Frontline mobilized to site with a dedicated crew, equipment, and support infrastructure required for high-volume oil handling and confined space reservoir cleaning. The lube oil system was fully de-inventoried, manually decontaminated, and filter-filled using a slipstream purification process. Project planning included HS&E orientations, MOC tagging collaboration, and detailed walk-downs with plant personnel.

Process

1. Reservoir Decontamination (Initial): Initial cleaning and flushing of the reservoir to remove major contaminants and construction debris.

   
   

2. Reservoir Decontamination (Final): Secondary flushing and inspection to ensure the reservoir meets required cleanliness specifications.

   
   

3. Fluid Purification Process: Circulate and filter existing or newly added fluids to ensure they meet ISO 16/14/11 or better.

   
   

4. Final Fluid Fill: System re-inventoried with new, purified Turbine Oil, meeting OEM standards.

   
   

   
   

Project Summary

Efficient & Safe

Timely execution, proven methodology, and delivery of a thoroughly cleaned and tested system satisfied our customer’s operational and cleanliness standards, all done in a safe and fast manner.

Increased Equipment Reliability

By removing built-up contaminants, the assets are now better positioned to operate at optimum efficiency and reduce the risk of downstream issues.

Particle Counts

The final particle counts for the assets were below 16/14/11, meeting and exceeding the customer’s requirements

Conclusion

The GT4 Turbine Lube Oil Maintenance project was executed on-time, within scope, and in full compliance with plant safety standards. Frontline Global Services once again demonstrated the ability to deliver engineered, turnkey solutions under tight timelines with precision and professionalism.