Requested White Paper
Water Contamination: Management of Water During The Lubricant Life Cycle
We’ve all heard the saying, “Oil and water don’t mix.” Often, this is true, but not always. While certain lubricant formulations are designed to separate from water, others are intended to form a stable emulsion with water. In either case, water becomes a contaminant and can cause major problems both to the lubricants and to the equipment the lubricants are supposed to keep running smoothly and reliably. It is therefore critical to understand the operating needs for specific lubricant applications and to know their desirable water management properties in order to remove water contamination as thoroughly and efficiently as possible. This paper addresses these issues, describes the common causes, characteristics and results of water contamination, and outlines a variety of techniques for separating and removing water from machine lubricants.
