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Matthew G. Hobbs, PhD, Peter T. Dufresne Jr. Paper Abstract Turbine lubricants employ a variety of base fluids. Mineral oil-derived base stocks remain the most prevalent, however, synthetics are becoming increasingly common. These
→Paper Abstract Varnish is produced by breakdown of hydrocarbon lubricants. Its deleterious impact on equipment performance and reliability is well-documented. Varnish has traditionally been defined as an insoluble deposit, however, it also exists
→All Lubricants Break Down Due to Oxidation –Even with Additives Oxidation begins the very first day a lubricant is put into service. The oxidation process creates a dissolved breakdown product, or varnish precursor,
→1. Does the system work during normal turbine operation when the varnish is dissolved in the oil? While particulate removal technologies offer very important benefits, such as reducing wear, they are ill equipped
→Rotating and hydraulic equipment flushing service The single largest risk factor in executing a successful flush is selecting an inexperienced flushing service company. Before you sign on the dotted line, it is critical
→EPT Clean Oil is an industry-leading integrated lubricant maintenance solution company. We combine best in class proprietary filtration technology with laboratory and high velocity flushing service to offer customized flushing programs. Flushing Procedure
→1. Supply new oil samples for all oil brands annually. Many test results are meaningless without accurate baseline values from new oil samples. Since oil formulations evolve over time, these base lines should
→Fluid testing EPT Clean Oil’s phosphate ester fluid maintenance and testing program measures the hidden contamination that accumulates in most EHC systems. While water, acid and particulate testing is routinely performed, EPT Clean
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