Large frame gas turbines are prone to expensive reliability issues due to oil degradation. For the last decade, Fluitec has been on the ground floor of understanding and providing solutions to gas turbine users to ensure that oil degradation doesn't adversely affect reliability and availability.
Through multiple field tests, Fluitec has identified some models of gas turbines whose filter systems are prone to spark discharge. In response, we have developed Spark-Free Filters designed specifically to eliminate this damaging form of fluid degradation in gas turbines.
Turbine oil degradation products come in a wide range of chemistries depending upon the formulation of the fluid, mode of degradation and exposure to reactive contaminants. Fluitec's Electrophysical Separation Process (ESP) technology is optimized to extract these specific contaminants. Fluitec's ESP technology is unique because it removes degradation products that are both in solution and in suspension. In addition, the chemical filter is customized depending upon the chemistry of the degradation product. ESP provides best performing solution in the market to solve gas turbine varnish problems and has been installed on dozens of units worldwide.
Most turbine oil users change their fluid based on its condition rather than interval-based oil changes, such as what we do when changing the motor oil in our vehicles. There is inconsistency however in understanding what conditions justify a lube oil change. Part of this inconsistency is due to lack of knowledge; part of it is because there are often not black and white answers. Replacing turbine oil is expensive and carries risk. Understanding what conditions determine the end of life of the fluid ensures that its life is optimized without exposing your equipment to damage by using the oil for too long.
Contact us today to learn how you can us improve your gas turbine reliability through Fluitec's knowledge and expertise.
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