This part of ISO 10438 specifies requirements for oil systems supplying lubricating oil to machines in general-purpose applications for use in the petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries as well as in other industries by agreement. It is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 10438-1. ISO 10438 in its entirety specifies requirements for lubrication systems, oil-type shaft-sealing systems, self-acting gas seal systems, control-oil systems and other auxiliaries for general- or special-purpose applications. These systems can serve equipment such as compressors, gears, pumps and drivers. General-purpose applications are limited to lubrication systems.
None of the parts of ISO 10438 is applicable to internal combustion engines.
Typical schemas for general-purpose oil systems are provided in Annex A.
NOTE General-purpose systems supply lubricating oil only (i.e. no seal oil) and do not require an accumulator to cover transient conditions.