Why use MPC?
The Membrane Patch Colorimetry (MPC) test is a quick, cost-effective way of assessing your oil’s varnish potential. MPC Color allows real time on- site determination of present condition of your rotating equipment through the use of color range testing of solid surfaces and liquids. The technology has been customized for Fluitec to provide lubricant varnish potential testing, when used in combination with the MPC Patch or suitable laboratory equipment. Data results are captured and stored in text and audio captions for quick analysis. The MPC Color packs tremendous science into an unassuming, convenient and extremely accurate package.
Details & Specifications
Some of the features of the MPC Color include:
- A surface preview capability with built-in calibration tile
- Produces results in 1.8 seconds
- Enough memory to store data for up to 350 samples and 20 standards
- Connects to your PC via USB connection for ease of data transfer and charging
- Reports color values in CIE, the same scale used in ASTM D7843
- Includes trend results software called CapSure©
- It provides repeatable and stable measurements that are not affected by surface irregularities
- A light weight hand held device making the MPC Color as comfortable in the laboratory or in the plant
- Employs independent tri-directional 25 LED light source with 8 different visible illuminations
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Recent Case Studies
Industrial Gas Plant in Ireland Reverses Critical Compressor Varnish in 24 Hours with DECON™
An Irish industrial gas plant slashed MPC™ from 57 to 7.7 — an 86% drop in 24 hours — using DECON™, with zero downtime and an estimated €258,500 in savings.
North Sea Platform Operator Extends Turbine Oil Life and Secures Fleet-Wide Approval with DECON™
North Sea operator extends SOLAR gas turbine oil life in-service with DECON™ — MPC stabilised at 5, no oil change, $4M saved, 194x ROI.
Egyptian Fertilizer Plant Eliminates Turbine Trips with DECON™
An Egyptian fertilizer plant cut MPC from 30.3 to 9.4 and eliminated varnish-related steam turbine trips with DECON™ — no shutdown required, for a 13:1 return.