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MPC Varnish Potential Testing (ASTM D7843)

MPC varnish potential testing (ASTM D7843) is an essential analytical test to determine the propensity for a lubricant to form varnish deposits. With the probability of varnish-related failures reported to be as high

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Bad Turbomachinery Lubricant or Bad Maintenance?

Users often complain that their turbomachinery lubricant is not performing well because the varnish potential (MPC) number is elevated, or their oil is oxidizing when additives are still present. This drives users to

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MPC Varnish Potential Testing (ASTM D7843)

Bad Turbomachinery Lubricant or Bad Maintenance?