Case Studies

Lowering Bearing Temperatures on a Nitric Acid Compressor in Norway

December 19, 2025

Overview A nitric acid production plant in Norway saw bearing temperatures spike one year after an oil change, pushing the compressor out of its operating range and reducing…

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Chemical DECON ESP Europe Norway

Stabilizing Compressor Vibrations in a Chinese Petrochemical Plant with DECON

December 18, 2025

Overview A major petrochemical plant in China replaced the lubricant in an Ingersoll Rand compressor on its second air separation unit. Despite flushing the system, deposits in low-flow…

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Asia Chemical China DECON

Preventing Gas Turbine Failures in Australia with DECON AO

December 16, 2025

Overview A major power plant in Australia faced rising operational risks from elevated MPC values and declining RULER® results in its gas turbines. These conditions threatened reduced electricity…

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Australia DECON AO Energy MPC Oceania RULER

Reducing Axial Bearing Deposits at a Gas Treatment Plant in Belgium

December 9, 2025

Overview A major gas treatment plant in Belgium faced rising axial bearing temperatures and heavy deposit formation. Oil analysis showed MPC above 30 and amine levels below 20…

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Belgium ESP Europe Oil & Gas

Extending Turbine Oil Life at a German Waste-to-Energy Plant

December 9, 2025

Overview A waste-to-energy power plant in Germany faced servo valve sticking, bearing deposits, rising varnish, depleted antioxidants below ten percent, and failing air release. Manual cleaning restored operation…

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Energy ESP Europe Germany

Eliminating Gearbox Deposits in a German Steam Turbine Paper Plant

December 8, 2025

Overview A major paper and packaging manufacturer in Germany faced rising temperatures and deposits in a steam turbine gearbox. The deposits threatened unplanned downtime and production delays. Boost…

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ESP Europe Germany Manufacturing Pulp & Paper

Singapore Power Plant Avoids Shutdown with DECON and VITA ESP

December 8, 2025

Overview A power generation plant in Singapore faced rising MPC values and elevated small particle counts in a critical gas turbine, signaling active varnish formation and a growing…

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Asia DECON Energy Singapore VITA ESP II

Eliminating Servo-Valve Sticking in a Belgian Steel Plant

December 8, 2025

Overview A major steel plant in Belgium experienced severe servo-valve sticking, rapid filter plugging, and high varnish levels after switching to ashless hydraulic oil without flushing the system.…

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Belgium DECON Europe Steel

Restoring Pressure Control and Productivity with Mobil™ Solvancer® in Indonesia

November 18, 2025

Overview A major pulp and paper manufacturer in Indonesia experienced pressure control valve failures on a calendar roll due to heavy deposit buildup from oil degradation. These failures…

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Asia Indonesia Mobil Solvancer Pulp & Paper