Free water is heavier than oil, thus it will settle to the bottom of the reservoir where much of it can be easily removed by opening the drain valve.
In-Line Machine Flush

Our on-site service also gives us the capability to perform machine flushing. In cases where a heat exchange ruptures and floods the machine reservoir, we have the ability to reduce the oil saturation level beyond virgin oil levels. Our system has the capability of removing water content in oil below a 50 ppm level.

Benefits of this service include:
  • Reduced machine downtime. The customer can continue to run the machine while our truck is flushing the system, thereby eliminating the loss of production.

  • Reduced new oil purchasing. Customers do not need to replace the saturated oil in the reservoir and refill it with new oil.

  • Total system flush. In running the machine while we are processing, machine lines are also flushed along with the reservoir.

  • Excellent preventative maintenance. Using our flushing service reduces the risk of premature oil and machine failure.
The Effects of Water on a Lubricant

The presence of water in a lubricating oil can cause the progress of oxidation to increase tenfold, resulting in premature aging of the oil, particularly in the presence of catalytic metals such as copper, lead and tin.

Amount of water, ppm

Appearance of oil

0

Bright and clear

100

Trace of translucent haze

200

Slight translucent haze

250

Translucent haze

500

Opaque haze

1000

Opaque haze with slight water drop out

Visual Check of Water in Turbine Oil

 

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