

Lubricant Reaction to Temperature Variation
Temperature variation results in both temporary and permanent effects on lubricants. Viscosity change as a result of temperature variation, along with water accumulation, are both temporary reactions driven by a compressor’s operating temperature. When operating temperatures are left unmanaged these temporary effects to lubricant temperature, along with the rate of oxidation, can lead to a more permanent effect. These effects are defined in greater detail below. Viscosity