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Varnish Potential Analysis

 

Varnish is an insoluble ᭔lm that coats the internal components of machinery and can devastate
production. Varnish deposits are sub-micron in nature and cannot accurately be measured
using standard oil analysis tests.
In 2006, TestOil developed a solution to measure and report varnish potential for our
customers. Today, our Varnish Potential Analysis is the industry leading solution for varnish risk
applications.

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What is Lube Oil Varnish? Bene‐ts of Varnish Potential
 
Analysis Testing:
Varnish is an insoluble ‐lm composed
primarily of organic residue that coats the Alerts customers of developing
internal components of machines lubrication lube oil varnish problems
systems. Often comprised of degradation Measures oil’s propensity to drop
products associated with oxidation or out varnish deposits
Promotes proactive maintenance
thermal degradation, these soft
contaminants are less than 1 micrometer in and contamination control
Provides turbine users con‐dence
size.
at start up
Causes of Lube Oil Varnish Damage Done By Lube Oil
  Varnish
Oxidation: a chemical reaction of an oil
molecule with oxygen to produce carboxylic Reduced clearance zones
acids. a†ecting lubrication regimes.
Often, this means a transition
Thermal degradation: a chemical change in from hydrodynamic lubrication to
the base oil molecules under high boundary lubrication, which
temperatures. Speci᭔c mechanisms of increases wear rates of pumps,
thermal degradation - Micro-dieseling, bearings and gears.
Electrostatic Spark Discharge and Hot Spots. Increased friction in
components. This friction will
result in higher energy
requirements and can cause
valves to stick or seize.
Higher operating temperatures.
Varnish acts as an insulator,
lowering the e†ect of heat
exchangers and lessening the
ability of the lubricant to cool.
The impact of friction and
reduced clearance zones also
contribute to higher
temperatures.
Restriction or impedance of oil
倀ow. Varnish can cause valves,
strainers and ‐lters to clog.
Increased wear rates. Varnish
captures hard contaminants
creating an abrasive surface that
will accelerate wear. Varnished
surfaces often appear like
 sandpaper when examined under
a microscope.

HOW TO OUTSMART VARNISH AND AVOID

COSTLY DOWNTIME
The lubricating oil in gas turbines and hydraulic systems is increasingly subject to the ravages
of varnish. The debilitating eᬼects of varnish are well documented and the complexities
associated with detecting varnish potential render routine oil analysis ineᬼective in reporting
varnish.

In this paper you will learn about the Varnish Potential Analysis test and why it is a necessary
tool for any lube system that is prone to varnish. By monitoring the contaminants responsible
for varnish, reliability managers and maintenance planners can implement appropriate
corrective actions before costly damage occurs and unnecessary downtime is experienced.

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