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Water in Oil - the second most harmful contaminant

Water is the second most harmful contaminant in oil after particulate.

Water Related Problem What’s Happening
Hydrolysis and Oxidation Water promotes chemical and physical changes in the base oil
> Acid formation
> Oil thickening
> Varnish
> Sludge
Aeration

Water encourages aeration problems
> Foaming
>Air entrainment

Viscosity Effects Water leads to stable emulsions, higher viscosity and non-newtonian properties
Dielectric Effects Water reduces electric insulating properties of oil





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