KLEENOIL Engine Applications

CASE STUDY HYDRO ONE – ELIMINATING WATER CONTAMINATION & EXTENDING HYDRAULIC OIL LIFE

CUSTOMER BACKGROUND

Hydro One operates a large fleet of hydraulic and hydrostatic trucks across Ontario, supporting powerline and electrical utility work. The fleet requires semi-annual dielectric testing to ensure safety when working near live electrical lines.

THE CHALLENGE

Water contamination in hydraulic oil posed a serious risk. If water remained in the system and a hose blew, electricity could transfer from the power lines to the truck. Trucks that failed dielectric tests had to be taken out of service, flushed, and refilled with new oil. This process was time-consuming, costly, and disrupted operations .