Hydraulic oils used in steam turbine electro-hydraulic control systems (EHC) are required to be fire resistant. All but one OEM require phosphate ester fluids to be used in these applications because they are self-extinguishing and are inherently safer than other fluid chemistries. These fluids are not your typical hydraulic oil and require a different mindset […]
Early on the morning of Dec 8, Dale F. Bohn, who holds a position on the ASTM International Board of Directors, presented the Award of Merit to Jo Ameye, General Manager Europe at Fluitec NV. “I am deeply honored to have been recognized by my peers and ASTM International. We all have a strong responsibility […]
RelaDyne is sponsoring two Lubrication Academies in the month of November. As part of their commitment to their customer base, RelaDyne has partnered with Fluitec to provide an in depth educational program discussing the hard-hitting issues related to lubrication of rotating equipment. The Lubrication Academies are being held in Houston, TX and Lake Charles, LA […]
Our very own Pierre Vanderkelen is interviewed by Australia’s Informa Insights about some myths relating to varnish. Check out the interview details here. Pierre Vanderkelen
Oil treatments for turbines depend on the machine’s condition. Unlike automobiles that require an oil change at regular intervals, turbines need to be examined and their oil analyzed to determine the need for this service. When you’re unfamiliar with the process, you wouldn’t know when to do an oil change. When is it time to […]
Join us in the beautiful desert on October 20th in Phoenix for our next Lubrication Academy course! Our Rotating Equipment Lubrication course provides the most advanced and up-to-date knowledge available to assist plants through these changing times. Please view our full brochure: Fluitec Lubrication Academy, PHX, Oct 20 2015
