Castrol Turbo-K

Castrol Turbo K Gas Turbine Cleaner Concentrate is a water-based, triple surfactant system detergent cleaner for off-line and on-line washing of gas turbine engine compressors.

FORMERLY TECHNICLEAN GT2.

Turbo K is specifically designed for the cleaning of gas turbine compressors of all sizes, using either the hot on-line fired wash technique or the cold off-line cranked wash technique, leaving the surface resistant to corrosion.

Spray ring or lance-type application equipment should be used, in accordance with the instructions of the turbine manufacturer.

Castrol Turbo K should be diluted to one part Turbo K with four parts water of quality according to the Gas Turbine OEM specification. Can be used in ambient temperature solution or with heated water as and if desired or specified.

Castrol Turbo-K Gas Turbine Cleaner Concentrate Product Advantages:

• 3-way surfactant formulation gives excellent cleaning performance, particularly in online cleaning
• Powerful cleaning effectively prevents compressor fouling
• Reduced blade soil-loading ensures maximum power output and optimum fuel efficiency giving reduced wear on bearings and blades
• Extremely low ash level permits online washing and minimise downtime and production losses.
• Powerful corrosive inhibition permits engines to be left ready for instant re-start
• Non-corrosive to any material commonly used in gas turbine construction
• No adverse effect on synthetic turbine lubricants

Appearance – Dark straw-coloured liquid

Odour – Unperfumed

Specific Gravity – 1.1 (+/-) 0.1

pH Value – 7.3 (neat product)

Turbo K meets relevant gas turbine OEM specifications worldwide including the following:-

ALSTOM Power (ABB, ABB STA, Ruston), Allied Signal (Honeywell),  Dresser-Rand,  GEAE (GE Aircraft Engines), GEIAD (LM Engines), GEPS (Frame Engines), MAN/GHH BORSIG, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Siemens-Westinghouse, Solar Turbines, Turbomeca

Before using the product, the vehicle’s maintenance guide should be checked. The product should not be stored at temperatures over 60°C. It should be kept away from sunlight, intense cold and extreme temperature fluctuations. If possible, the packaging should not be exposed to the elements. Otherwise, the drums should be laid horizontally to avoid any contamination from water and to prevent the product’s label from rubbing off.

All packages should be stored under cover. Where outside storage is unavoidable drums should be laid horizontally to avoid the possible ingress of water and damage to drum markings. Products should not be stored above 60°C, or exposed to hot sun or freezing conditions.

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