SHELL

VARNISH REMOVAL FLUID

CHALLENGE

Varnish and deposits can result in Unplanned Loss of system

outages efficiency

⅓ of all units show signs of varnishing*

Solvents and chemical cleaners can degrade the properties of the in-service oil
and, if not completely removed, the new turbine oil. They also need extended time
offline for maintenance.

SOLUTION

The latest Shell Turbo oils Before switching, existing varnish can
help to minimise varnish formation. be removed using Shell Varnish
Removal Fluid.

New Shell Varnish Removal Fluid increases the solvency of in-service turbine oil, allowing
deposits and varnish to dissolve back into the oil for removal by fluid cleaning devices.

1. Its high varnish

dissolution capacity
enables the oil cleaning
device to remove the
varnish effectively and
thus extending the oil life
and operating system
maintenance intervals.
2. The turbine remains
operational, maximising 3. It demonstrates excellent
compatibility without
work efficiency reducing the flash point
and reducing or degrading other oil
maintenance properties, and any fluid
downtime. remaining after used-oil
flushing will not affect new
turbine oil performance.

*As reported in TIL 1528-3 GE Energy Services Technology

Using Shell Varnish Removal Fluid with Shell LubeOptimiser will maintain the high
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work efficiency of system and protect equipment.
For more information, including advice on the use of Shell Varnish Removal Fluid and
Shell digitalized services, please contact the Shell technical help desk.