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Varnish Formation and Removal in Lubrication Systems: A review

Version 1 : Received: 6 May 2023 / Approved: 8 May 2023 / Online: 8 May 2023 (05:04:38 CEST)

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Hong, S.-H.; Jang, E.K. Varnish Formation and Removal in Lubrication Systems: A Review. Materials 2023, 16, 3737. Hong, S.-H.; Jang, E.K. Varnish Formation and Removal in Lubrication Systems: A Review. Materials 2023, 16, 3737.

Abstract

In this study, the literature on varnish contamination is investigated among the various con-taminations of lubricant. As the period of use of lubricant increases, the lubricant deteriorates and becomes contaminated. The varnish causes filter plugging, sticking of hydraulic valves and fuel injection pumps, obstruction of flow, reduction of clearance, poor heater and cooler perfor-mance, and increase of friction and wear in various lubrication systems. These problems also cause mechanical system failure, performance degradation, and increased maintenance and re-pair cost. To improve the problems causes by the varnish, an adequate understanding of varnish is required. Therefore, in this literature review, definitions and characteristics, generating ma-chinery, generating mechanisms, causes, measurement methods, and prevention or removal methods are summarized. Most of the data are reports of companies related to lubricant and machine maintenance, and are included in some papers. We hope that this summary of varnish will be helpful to those who are engaged in reducing or preventing varnish problems.

Keywords

varnish; lubricant; contamination; degradation; oxidation

Subject

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

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