Varnish is a problem that plagues turbomachinery, compressors, gears, hydraulics and more. There are many causes, but the ultimate result is significant downtime, lost productivity and potential damage to assets. As with any problem that costs a lot of money, many solutions have been proposed to the varnish problem. In this episode, Sanya Mathura helps look at the causes of varnish as well as a framework for evaluating varnish solutions. Toward the end we also delve into a discussion on certifications and the role that certification through ICML has played in her career.
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