Lube Varnish - Detection | Removal | Monitoring
All oils eventually fail due to oxidation. In many applications such as turbines, hydraulics, compressors and aerospace, oxidation is the primary mode of failure. In these applications, the most important additive components are antioxidants.
Sludge and varnish in turbines and compressors are well known to disrupt reliable operations. Deposits will adversely impact plant availability and increase maintenance costs. Many plants control lubricant varnish with Fluitec’s ESP technology. If plants don’t proactively control deposits in turbine and compressor oil systems, varnish and sludge need to be removed during planned outages to restore system reliability.
Chemical cleaning is one method of flushing out varnish. The cleaners typically used for chemical cleaning, contain detergents and dispersants. While they may be effective at removing deposits, detergent/dispersant-based flushing chemicals can be hazardous. Even tiny amounts of residual cleaner can cause compatibility problems, threatening the performance of your new turbine or compressor oil.
We are proud to be associated with the Industry Leader in Fluid Life Extension Technologies - Fluitec LLC . Fluitec is the innovator to Measure, Consult, and Treat industrial fluids to maximize their life.
Fluitec’s Contamination Control portfolio covers a number of critical contamination Issues encompassing oil degradation products, varnish, water, acidity, dissolved metals, and particulates. Our technologies are recommended by major OEMs, such as Siemens and others.
Fluitec has developed Industry leading test methods that are critical for monitoring the health of your fluid. These Fluitec test methods are ASTM approved and coupled with other routine tests allow you to monitor your fluids. Our tests help optimize the usage of Fluitec’s Contamination Control and Fluid Enhacement technologies to maintain a Fill4Life™.
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We are interested in helping you resolve your lube varnish issues for your turbines, compressors and other rotating equipment. Send us an email or call us right away.