From the moment lubricants are put into service, they begin to chemically degrade, primarily through oxidation, which impairs their physical properties and effectiveness. EPT Clean Oil collaborates with you to address the root causes of this breakdown through innovative lubricant conditioning and contamination removal solutions.
Our approach, known as Lubricant Chemistry Management, transcends simple particulate removal. It actively targets and eliminates chemical breakdown products, such as varnish precursors and oxidation materials, which can lead to lubricantrelated failures. By implementing this technology, you create a protective barrier around your critical assets, effectively managing the lifecycle and quality specification of your turbine and compressor lubricants.We are dedicated to transforming operational results by using datadriven solutions to remove the root causes of failures and eliminate unpredictable lubricantrelated issues. With EPT Clean Oil, you can mitigate failures to start, unit trips, production losses, and lost generation, all while enhancing lubricant performance and improving both economic and environmental outcomes.
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ICB Filters deliver exceptional performance in eliminating acids, dissolved oxidation materials, and other molecules that contribute
to: Slow or sticking servo valves
Bearing deposits
Bearing failures
Mechanical issues that can lead to production losses
These filters address the root causes of varnish by restoring fluid solubility and shifting chemical equilibrium back to the original
fluid condition. They are 100% effective under standard turbine operating conditions when varnish is dissolved in the oil. ICB
Filters also restore the fluid’s electrical properties, protecting mechanical components and stabilizing lubricant and fluid
systems to prevent premature deterioration.
Key features include: Complete stainlesssteel construction with robotic spiral
welding for maximum filter integrity Filter pressure tested to 150 psid
Compatibility with EHC fluids and turbine lubricants
ICB Filters provide a comprehensive solution to maintain
fluid quality and prevent operational issues.
Get the wet out with SVR® HYDRO, an innovative skid-mounted kidney loop filtration system designed to restore and protect lubricants from varnish, acid, particulate, and free & emulsified water.
Powered by three advanced filtration technologies, SVR HYDRO ensures superior water separation and lubricant chemistry management:
ICB® Ion-Exchange Filtration – Breaks down stable emulsions and removes oxidative byproducts.
TMR® AquaPurge Coalescer – Efficiently separates and removes free & emulsified water.
Micro-Filtration – Ensures optimal particulate removal and additive protection.
Why Choose SVR® HYDRO?
Unmatched Water Removal – Removes dissolved, free & emulsified water with up to 90% single-pass efficiency.
Compact & Automated – Small footprint, automatic water drain, and fail-safe control logic for worry-free operation
Extended Oil Life – Minimizes oxidation, corrosion, and degradation.
Lower Maintenance & Downtime – Prevents failures and extends service intervals.
Energy Efficient – Uses only 15% of the energy required by traditional dehydration systems.
The SVR® varnish removal system is a comprehensive solution designed to manage both chemical and solid contamination, making it ideal for cleaning and maintaining a variety of fluids, including phosphate ester fluids, gas turbine lube oils, steam turbine lube oils, and hydraulic oils.
Once connected, the SVR lubricant conditioning system initiates a restoration phase where the lubricant’s varnish potential value fluctuates as contaminants are dissolved back into the oil. While the varnish potential remains above target, the system effectively reduces risk to turbines by
preventing the oil from becoming saturated with dissolved breakdown products. The clean lubricant then actively removes deposits from mechanical surfaces through chemical equilibrium. When the Mean Particle Count (MPC) is reduced below the specified threshold (<15), the lubricant enters the stability phase.
Advantages of the SVR® Lubricant Conditioning System:
Acid Removal: Effectively removes acids from lubricants, preventing machinery damage.
Varnish Prevention: Stops the formation of harmful varnish deposits, reducing maintenance needs and downtime.
Additive Life Extension: Prolongs the life of lubricantadditives, enhancing performance.
Demulsibility Correction: Restores the lubricant’s ability to separate from water, improving effectiveness.
Mitigation of Servo Valve Sticking Risk: Reduces the likelihood of servo valve sticking, avoiding operational issues.
Bearing Deposit Removal: Clears deposits from bearings, preventing failures and extending their life.
Significant Reduction in Solid Contamination: Minimizes solid contamination in lubricants, leading to cleaner systems and reduced wear. Improved Fluid Resistivity: Enhances the lubricant’s electrical resistivity, protecting electrical components.
Extended Lubricant Life: Prolongs the life of lubricants through continuous contamination removal. Maintaining lubricants in the stability phase is the goal of every maintenance program, as it maximizes lubricant performance and significantly reduces the risk of varnishrelated failures. The SVR system, manufactured to ISO 9001 standards and supported by expert teams, ensures successful installation and ongoing protection for your critical assets.
The ECR® 10000 integrated system is a toptier solution for removing ultrafine solids and dissolved contaminants from phosphate ester fluids, particularly for electrohydraulic control (EHC) applications. This skidmounted kidney loop filtration system employs four
advanced filtration technologies to meet the fluid quality standards outlined in ASTM D832320.
Filtration Technologies:
1. Electrostatics: Utilizes electrostatic collector elements to capture submicron particles (<4 microns), which standard filters cannot remove. This technology targets fine particulate contaminants, which affect fluid life and component wear.
2. Patented ICB® IonExchange: These filters remove acids and soluble varnish at the molecular level, addressing dissolved contamination that other acidscavengers cannot.
3. HighEfficiency Particulate Removal: A final stage where fluid passes through a highefficiency particulate filter to eliminate contaminants that have emerged during previous phases.
4. TMR® N2 Water Removal: Introduces highpurity nitrogen (≥97%) to create a nitrogen blanket over the fluid, preventing oxidation by insulating the reservoir and maintaining water content within the optimal range (200500 ppm).
Benefits of ECR® 10000:
Acid Number and Fluid Resistivity Improvement:
Enhances fluid quality by improving acid number and resistivity.
Contaminant Removal: Effectively removes carbon from microdieseling, restores fluid color, and reduces patch we ight by up to 98% or <4 mg/50 ml of fluid.
Component Protection: Safeguards servo valves from mechanical wear.
Reduced Dirt Load: Lowers total dirt load by up to 75% or more. Increased Fluid Resistivity: Decreases air entrainment and boosts resistivity.
When combined with TMR® N2 for water removal, the ECR® 10000 ensures comprehensive fluid chemistry management, eliminating the need for chemical flushes and maintaining phosphate ester fluid quality over time.
ECR® Collector Elements:
ECR® Collector elements are designed for electrostatic oil cleaning, targeting submicron particulates in EHC fluid systems. Unlike filters that remove particles by size, collectors remove particulates based on weight. For complete lubricant chemistry management, ECR®
Collectors should be used alongside ICB® FRF ionexchange filters and TMR® N2 systems.
The TMR® N2 system is an advanced water removal and oxidation control solution for hydraulic and lubrication systems. It prevents atmospheric water ingression and oxidation by creating a high-purity nitrogen (≥97%) blanket over the lubricant surface, ensuring longer fluid life and improved system reliability.
The system generates high-purity, ultra-dry nitrogen using a small amount of compressed air. This nitrogen is introduced into the reservoir headspace, forming a protective blanket above the lubricant. As the nitrogen sweeps across the reservoir, it absorbs and removes water vapor, preventing condensation and oxidation. The system continuously releases a small amount of nitrogen, reversing the natural reservoir breathing cycle and preventing the ingress of atmospheric contaminants, including water, particulate matter, and metal ions. This proactive approach ensures optimal lubrication conditions, enhances equipment longevity, and delivers a high return on investment.
Water and oxidation are the primary causes of lubricant degradation, leading to increased maintenance costs, system failures, and reduced equipment efficiency. The TMR® N2 system eliminates these risks by maintaining ultra-low moisture levels (<50 ppm for standard lubricants, <350 ppm for EHC fluids) and removing oxygen, which slows down oxidation. This extends fluid life, reduces downtime, and minimizes maintenance expenses.