Membrane Patch Colorimerty - how to use it to measure varnish potential

Membrane Patch Colorimetry (or MPC for short) is a really effective method for testing for varnish precursors - both solubles and insoluble varnish. When used in conjunction with other oil analysis tests it can be a great predictor of varnish in hydraulic, turbine, or really any lubricant system. Rafe Britton is a lubrication consultant that turns machinery into well-oiled, reliable machinery. He helps clients achieve maximum uptime by setting up procurement processes such that they are oriented to lubrication reliablity, transforming their contamination control programs, selecting the correct lubricants for the application, training their workforce to a world-class level, and helping to turn oil analysis data into valuable insights. He firmly believes that there is an industry-wide knowledge gap regarding lubrication technologies and is aspiring to close this gap affordably by using digital tools.