Varnish Mitigation Strategies for Lube Oil Systems
Fluitec's Electrophysical Separation Process™ (ESP)
ESP technology relies on the principles of “chemisorption.” ESP selectively removes oil degradation products that are in suspension or in solution without disturbing the fluid’s additive system. For optimal performance, ESP media is fully customized for each application and is selected based on oil type and condition.
As oil degradation byproducts (depleted antioxidants and oxidized base oil) make contact with ESP media, the specific mix chemically targets and removes the contaminants through strong adsorption forces. This ensures it will not be released back into the oil. ESP has a high capacity as it uses the full volume of the media, not just surface area.
Vita Is Versatile
Multi-Purpose Filter housing can accommodate ESP, Endure IX™ and Depth Media elements. The system can be easily configured depending on your condition and application. Can also accommodate other Fluitec filtration technologies such as particulate, water adsorption, and SparkFree™ filters.
Soft Contaminant Removal
Mitigate the damaging effects of Sludge & Varnish using Fluitec’s patent-pending Electrophysical Separation Process™ (ESP) technology. Proven technology on hundreds of installations across 5 continents.
Hard Contaminant Removal
Efficiently remove dirt, debris and wear metals using high efficiency Depth Media down to 3 microns. Will help maintain excellent system cleanliness.
Phosphate Ester Contaminant Removal
Our ENDURE acid scavenging technology removes all phosphate ester fluid degradation products, such as acids, gels and varnish.

VITA III ESP
Contamination control system for varnish mitigation in rotating equipment with reservoirs greater than 8000 gal (30,000 lL)

VITA II ESP
Contamination control system for varnish mitigation and particulate removal in rotating equipment with reservoirs up to 3500 US gal. (≈ 13000 L). Contamination control system for acid scavenging and all degradation products in Phosphate Ester fluid applications with reservoirs up to 400 gal (1500 L)

ESP V100 & V200
Fluitec’s ESP™ V100 and V200 contamination control units have been specially designed for integration directly into the equipment’s lube oil system. The ESP V100 and V200 units are suitable for compressors, gas, and steam turbines as well as Solar® Turbines and other gas turbine packages.