by Kevin at PFP | Dec 1, 2025 | Contamination, ISO Cleanliness, Maintenance
When a plant schedules a system flushing project, the expectation is simple: clean the system so it runs the way it’s supposed to. The issue is that most contamination doesn’t float freely in the oil. It collects on the pipe walls, heat exchangers, pumps,...
by Kevin at PFP | Nov 13, 2025 | Contamination, Fuel & Oil, Oil Quality & Purification
High velocity oil flushing is one of the most effective methods for removing contamination from hydraulic, lubrication, and fuel systems. This service is often employed during commissioning, after equipment repairs, or anytime a system is experiencing contamination....
by Todd @ PFP | Feb 10, 2023 | Hydraulic & Lubrication, Power Generation, Rental Equipment
I recently had a local customer request our support on a gas turbine Service Project. In addition to standard scheduled maintenance, there was a requirement to flush the turbine lube oil piping and oil cooler. The turbine, manufactured by Solar Turbines, was installed... by Matt @ PFP | Apr 17, 2020 | Hydraulic & Lubrication, Mobile Filtration, Power Generation
A small power generation company in the Midwest contracted us to perform lube oil flushes on two Pratt & Whitney gas turbines. After some discussions with their team, and determining a timetable to perform the on-site lube flushing service, we decided upon the...
by Matt @ PFP | Mar 11, 2020 | Fuel & Oil, ISO Cleanliness, Power Generation
One of our utility suppliers called us with the need to transfer oil from one holding tank to another holding tank. Tank “A” was filled with approximately 2,200 gallons of contaminated oil. The customer wanted to transfer the oil to tank “B” which was located 400 feet...
