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NEXT GPL PAO
PAO Gas Compressor Lubricant (Series 215)
Synthetic polyalphaolefin (PAO) gas compressor lubricant covering the widest duty range in the NEXT portfolio: light to medium hydrocarbon, sour gas, biogas, CO₂, nitrogen and inert gases, and LNG boil-off compression. Thermal and oxidative stability with rapid water separation ensures the lubricant remains effective across process gas duties, from cryogenic-adjacent suction temperatures to full operating heat.
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Product Overview
NEXT GPL PAO is a synthetic polyalphaolefin (PAO) gas compressor lubricant for light to medium hydrocarbon, sour gas, biogas, biomethane, CO₂, carbon capture, nitrogen, inert gas, and LNG boil-off compression. With water content below 50 ppm and clean PAO base stocks, carbon- and varnish-prone systems remain deposit-free across extended intervals. Corrosion inhibition protects components in sour gas (H₂S) service, and rapid water separation keeps the lubricant effective in wet gas streams.
Pour points reach −63 °C (−81 °F) at the lightest grades, ensuring lubrication from cold suction gas through full operating temperature across the VG 15 to VG 220 range. Low volatility limits lubricant carryover and downstream contamination, and a long service life reduces the frequency and cost of lubricant changes.
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Base Oil Type | PAO (Synthetic) |
| ISO Viscosity Range | VG 15 – 220 |
| Compatible Gases | Light to medium hydrocarbon · Sour gas (H₂S) · Biogas · CO₂ · Inert & process gases · LNG boil-off |
| Application | Process & Hydrocarbon Gas Compression |
Key Features
System Cleanliness
Water content below 50 ppm and clean base stocks keep carbon- and varnish-prone systems deposit-free
Rapid Water Separation
Quickly separates entrained water, keeping the lubricant effective in wet gas streams
Sour Gas Protection
Corrosion inhibition protects components in H₂S-containing gas streams
Low Lubricant Carryover
Low volatility limits lubricant losses and downstream contamination
Low-Temperature Service
Pour point down to −63 °C (−81 °F) supports LNG boil-off and cold-climate gas compression
Technical Specifications
* Values shown are typical and may vary within specification limits. Viscosity values in mm²/s. Temperatures shown as °C (°F).
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