Oil Mist

Oil mist and oil smoke is a collection of fine droplets of oil suspended in the air. Oil mist is typically generated during industrial processes that involve the use of lubricants or cutting fluids, which are subjected to high-speed machinery operations such as cutting, grinding, drilling, and milling. The mist and oil smoke can also form through processes like heating, spraying, splashing, or condensation of oil vapors. The particles in oil mist are usually very small, ranging from submicron sizes up to several micrometers in diameter.

Oil mist presents several challenges across various environments, particularly in industrial settings. It poses a severe health hazard to employees and can lead to respiratory problems, skin irritation and increases the risk of cancer. Oil mist also create safety hazards due to that it is highly flammable and increase the risk of fire and creates slippery surfaces where it settles, increasing the risk of slipping accidents. It also poses hygiene challenges, as it increases the risk of growth of bacteria and mold. However, the challenges that oil mist presents do not stop there, it can also lead to operational issues such as equipment damages, creating e.g. short circuits in machinery and increase the maintenance costs in terms of cleaning as well as maintenance requirements for machinery.