Join us in Chicago for Reliable Plant 2024
Experience the maintenance and reliability event of the year at Reliable Plant & Machinery Lubrication Conference & Exhibition. Advance your career, connect with industry experts, and find solutions to common machine challenges at our 4-day event.
Learning Sessions
With nearly 100 learning sessions to choose from, you will gain the insights and tools necessary to build and implement best practices and plans at your facility. Check the conference website regularly for last-minute sessions and updates!
Over 100 Exhibitors
Nearly 150,000 square feet of meeting space
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Varnish Formation, Testing, and Control in Circulating and Hydraulic System
Date: Wednesday June 5, 2024, 4:30 pm – 5:20 pm
Room: Ballroom H
This session will address the issue of varnish buildup in turbine and hydraulic systems, which can cause serious problems for machinery performance and reliability. Varnish is a sticky substance that forms when oil oxidizes and degrades, and it can clog filters, valves, and other components, leading to overheating, wear, failure, and loss of efficiency. Varnish can be hard to detect and remove, and it can result in costly maintenance and downtime if not dealt with effectively.
In this session, you will learn how varnish forms, how it affects oil quality and machinery health, and how to test for varnish in your oil samples. You will also learn about the different methods of varnish removal, such as highspeed flush, varnish filtration, and chemical cleaners. You will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of each method, as well as the potential issues that may arise from using them. You will also learn about the recent developments in chemical cleaner evaluation tests, which can help you choose the best cleaner for your system.