By: Larry B. Jordan
Summary: Learn why QA/QC programs do not ensure a clean startup. Project managers often assume a flush is unnecessary because of existing quality control measures. However, debris, shavings, and other macro and micro contaminates are usually still present.
By: Larry B. Jordan
Summary: RIG performed flushing services on a Wet Gas Compressor Lube Oil System at a Texas Refinery. Services provided included a high velocity hot oil flush, reservoir cleaning and side stream filtration of the final fill oil.
By: Larry B. Jordan
Summary: Here is a complete guide to gas turbine varnish mitigation. It was created because utilizing oil based detergent chemistry is the most common approach to removing system varnish.
By: Larry B. Jordan
Summary: Incorporating Varnish Mitigation into High Velocity Oil Flushing will remove varnish and oxidation contaminants left behind from normal particulate flushing. The process provides additional protection against lubrication related failures
By: Larry B. Jordan
Summary: With a focus on foreign material prevention, a thorough examination of foreign material, where it comes from, how it affects your equipment, what you can do to ensure the cleanliness of your system, pitfalls when selecting contractors and tips to hiring qualified contractors.
By: Larry B. Jordan
Summary: A thorough examination of the history and current methods for varnish prediction, prevention, and mitigation techniques from a service providers perspective. How have detection, prevention, and mitigation methods improved over time? What is the best technology to use today?
By: Larry B. Jordan
Summary: Contamination buildup in dryer bearing return lines can cause reduced flow. The reduced flow will cause the bearing temperature to rise leading to bearing failure and unscheduled downtime. Learn about how to identify, treat and prevent contamination and blockage in return lines and why paper machine flushing is instrumental in keeping unscheduled downtime in check.
By: Larry B. Jordan
Summary: Oil varnishing is a widespread problem. Fully one-third of industrial gas turbines (GTs) suffer from oil varnishing. This paper provides a thorough examination of oil varnish, including the description, formation, identification, mitigation strategies, lifecycle and removal of oil varnish.
By: Larry B. Jordan
Summary: Oil varnish deposits cause major problems in turbines and other industrial equipment. This paper provides a thorough examination of oil varnish including, potential testing basics, understanding MPC values and the testing materials needed.
By: Larry B. Jordan
Summary: Overview of the Varnish Adsorption System (VAS), including a comprehensive breakdown of the system and description. Units offered in 5, 10 & 15 GPM flow rates.
By: Larry B. Jordan
Summary:Lubrication contamination control technology options are explored for keeping your lube oil cleanliness at OEM specification.