Product Overview
What Is Fuel Filtration & Coalescing Equipment?
Current tier 2, tier 3, and tier 4 diesel engines have extremely tight clearances in their fuel injectors, and even the smallest amount of super fine particulate contamination can cause inefficient operation and premature failure. Using Fuel Filtration & Coalescing Equipment from OFS will remove both particulate and moisture contamination from bulk diesel fuel, resulting in the following benefits:
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Extend the life of onboard fuel filters
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Extend the life of fuel injectors
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Meet or exceed OEM fuel cleanliness specifications
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Ensure reliability of standby diesel generators
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Maximize diesel engine operation and efficiency
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Minimize downtime
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Reduce overall maintenance costs
Fuel Filtration & Coalescing Equipment from OFS is available in Filter Housing Assemblies alone (for use downstream of existing pump/motors) or in complete systems, which include pump/motor, controls, and filter housings.
Fuel Filtration & Coalescing Equipment Is Ideal For:
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Mining: mobile equipment at large open pit mines (Caterpillar, Komatsu, etc.)
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Oil & Gas: frac trucks and drilling rigs
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Standby Diesel Generators: hospitals and data centers
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Power Generation: diesel-powered turbines
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Marine: diesel-powered propulsion
Standard Features
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For optimal performance and reliability, we always recommend 2-stage filtration:
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1st stage for particulate removal: high-efficiency pleated microglass filter elements rated Beta>1000 per ISO 16889 enable you to achieve very low ISO cleanliness levels of 16/14/11 or lower
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2nd stage for water removal: high-efficiency coalescer & separator elements enable you to achieve very low water content of 50 PPM or lower
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Removed water collects in the bottom of the coalescer vessel, which is equipped with a level sight glass and a manual drain valve
Optional Features
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Automatic water drain (mechanical or electric) with secondary water sump
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Inline digital particle monitor & moisture sensor
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Can be used in conjunction with biocides to remove algae and other bio-matter.
Reliability
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Designed to run continuously in an outdoor environment
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Heavy-duty gear pump & electric motor
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Virtually no mechanical maintenance
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Coalescing technology enables you to remove bulk free water at extremely fast rates - previously, this could only be done by centrifuges. Coalescing technology outperforms centrifuges, is simpler to use, costs less to maintain, and is lower in initial purchase price
Advantages
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Lower cost than competitive systems and/or centrifuges
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Simple and reliable operation requiring virtually no maintenance
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Highest water extraction rates available in the Industry
Performance
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Flow rates from 5 to 1300 GPM
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Rapidly remove bulk free water from fuel oil, achieving overall water content as low as 8 PPM
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Remove particulate down to ISO 16/14/11 or lower
Simplicity
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Compact, one-button operation for continuous duty
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No adjustments are needed