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New Episode of Factory Side Chat

By Hy-Pro Marketing on Wed, Jul. 12, 2023

A New Episode of Factory Side Chat is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and YouTube.

Episode 12, Saving Time, Money, and the Planet: The Evolution and Benefits of Reducing Oxidation By-Products and Varnish

In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the industry's approach to varnish and review strategies to reduce oxidation and varnish production and extend oil life, saving time and money and increasing sustainability.

Hy-Pro’s Scott Howard leads this discussion with two of the most experienced and influential thought leaders in the industry: Peter Dufresne, CEO of EPT Clean Oil, and Aaron Hoeg, General Manager for Hy-Pro Filtration.

Key Takeaways:

  • The industry’s approach to varnish control has changed, and new technologies are making it easier to solve varnish issues and prevent formation.
  • Varnish is a complex problem, but there are a number of strategies that can be used to prevent it from forming.
  • By following these strategies, you can extend the life of your oil and save time, money, and resources.

Why You Should Listen:

  • This episode contains valuable information on how to prevent varnish formation in industrial oils.
  • The guests are two of the most knowledgeable experts in the industry.

Topics: varnish in hydraulic oil varnish filters cleanliness oxidation Podcast Factoryside Chat Podcast cutdirtcutcosts
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Varnish in Turbine Oil Systems

By Aaron Hoeg on Wed, Oct. 06, 2021

Despite thousands of dollars and hours spent trying to mitigate the effects of varnish in turbine oil, many still suffer from this ongoing yet solvable issue. When combustion and steam turbines fall victim to unit trip or fail-to-start conditions, varnish is the usual suspect.

Topics: water Water Contamination varnish SVR contaminination turbine oil
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Turbine Lube Oil Varnish and Removal Strategies: Part 4 of 4

By Brad Bainbridge on Wed, Nov. 05, 2014

Combined Cycle Journal recently published an article on turbine lube oil varnish written by Peter Dufresne Jr. and his team at EPT. We’ve divided the article into four blogs to make it easier to digest -- click here to find parts onetwo and three


Topics: case study varnish SVR hydraulic oil contaminination lube oil turbine oil
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Turbine Lube Oil Varnish and Removal Strategies: Part 3 of 4

By Brad Bainbridge on Mon, Aug. 04, 2014

Combined Cycle Journal recently published an article on turbine lube oil varnish written by Peter Dufresne Jr. and his team at EPT. We’ve divided the article into four blogs to make it easier to digest -- click here to find parts onetwo and four


Topics: varnish SVR hydraulic oil contaminination lube oil turbine oil
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Turbine Lube Oil Varnish and Removal Strategies: Part 2 of 4

By Brad Bainbridge on Tue, Jul. 29, 2014

Combined Cycle Journal recently published an article on turbine lube oil varnish written by Peter Dufresne Jr. and his team at EPT. We’ve divided the article into four blogs to make it easier to digest -- click here to find parts onethree and four


Topics: varnish SVR hydraulic oil contaminination lube oil turbine oil
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Turbine Lube Oil Varnish and Removal Strategies: Part 1 of 4

By Brad Bainbridge on Tue, Jul. 22, 2014

Topics: varnish SVR hydraulic oil contaminination lube oil turbine oil
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Eliminating Filter Element Sparking

By Brad Bainbridge on Mon, Aug. 12, 2013

Static electricity is an amazing thing. It can cause hairs to stand on end when rubbed with a balloon, which can cause it to then stick to a wall. (It’s a fun trick, especially for kids). Unfortunately, when it comes to interaction with filters, static can have devastating results.

Topics: thermal event varnish SVR NSD filter elements
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What Are the Causes of Varnish in Hydraulic Oil?

By Aaron Hoeg on Wed, Nov. 07, 2012

The Problem of Varnish Contamination 

Varnish contamination is the inevitable byproduct of many degradation processes in hydraulic and lubrication systems. The effects of varnish on industrial and manufacturing systems range from the nuisance of minor downtime and routine maintenance to, worst case scenarios, multi-million dollar catastrophic failures of major capital equipment. 

Topics: contamination varnish SVR hydraulic turbine oil

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