Compressors can be found in numerous places and industries. Usually, the large industrial, primarily axial and radial type compressors are critical in industries such as refineries, steel, petrochemical, chemical and even in food and beverage. These compressors are usually subjected to high thermal stress and possible ingression of reactive gases. These can significantly contribute to […]
All gearboxes should observe the same rules, right? Not really. Gearboxes require different types of oils based on the rotational speed of the gears, the type of the gears and the environment in which they are working. When we begin thinking about wind turbine gearboxes, there are a lot more factors to consider than these […]
Dordrecht, Netherlands – Fluitec is pleased to announce that Solvancer®, a patent-pending deposit control technology, has been registered as a trademark by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Solvancer technology eliminates lubricant deposits such as varnish and sludge quickly, affordably and with no risk. Solvancer is the key ingredient in a number of Fluitec’s […]
Typically, MPC (Membrane Patch Calorimetry) has been used to indicate the presence of varnish in systems. However, there have been instances where a low MPC was reported but varnish still existed in the system! Before we explore this further, let’s take a look at the Lab tests used to identify the presence of varnish. These […]
Hydraulic oils often encounter various failure modes. This is no surprise as hydraulic oils undergo some of the harshest operating conditions from very tight clearances to transmitting power over long distances. Hydraulic oils should also be kept as clean as possible. These oils are required to be transported through very small clearances hence, it is […]
Are We Using the Best CM Strategies for Our Turbine Oils? The evolution of turbine oils Turbine oils have evolved from the 1900s. During that time, it was sufficient to use simple tests to gauge the health of the turbine oils. Turbine oils were not as complex as they are today. We have seen the […]
