Biofuel separator for marine applications
Efficiently separate and purify marine biofuels while meeting the stringent environmental requirements, ensuring optimal engine performance and fuel quality for sustainable shipping operations.

Separates and Purifies Marine Biofuels Efficiently
The GEA Biofuel Separator, a flagship product from GEA, is engineered to efficiently handle the purification of marine biofuels such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME). Leveraging a robust centrifugal separation process, it effectively removes water and contaminants, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards such as ISO 8217:2017. This separator is specially designed for the marine and shipping industries, supporting the transition to more sustainable, carbon-neutral fuels.
This equipment boasts a high-speed, continuous operation enhanced by its integrated direct drive, optimizing energy use and reducing the overall footprint onboard vessels. Smart connectivity features allow for remote monitoring and proactive maintenance, minimizing downtime and maximizing throughput. Constructed from corrosion-resistant materials and featuring user-friendly engineering, it promises ease in maintenance and longevity.
GEA offers customization and technical support, with options for upgrading older separator models to be compatible with biofuel specifications, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems. This approach not only reinforces sustainable shipping practices but also delivers reliable performance and operational efficiency.
Benefits
- Enhances fuel quality and engine longevity by effectively removing water and contaminants.
- Optimizes operational efficiency with compact design, saving valuable onboard space.
- Minimizes maintenance time and costs through user-friendly design and remote monitoring capabilities.
- Supports sustainable shipping initiatives with compatibility for a wide range of biofuels.
- Ensures seamless integration and future-proofing by allowing upgrades of older equipment models.
- Applications
- Hydrotreated vegetable oil (hvo),Marine biofuels,Sustainable shipping fuel,Fatty acid methyl ester (fame),Biofuel
- End products
- Fatty acid methyl ester (fame) fuel,Sustainable marine fuel,Carbon-neutral shipping fuel,Hydrotreated vegetable oil (hvo) fuel
- Steps before
- Extraction,Collection,Transportation,Storage
- Steps after
- Distribution,Storage,Combustion,Performance Monitoring
- Input ingredients
- biofuels,HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil),FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester),marine biofuels,water,contaminants
- Output ingredients
- purified biofuels,separated water,removed contaminants,cleaner alternative fuel,reduced emissions
- Market info
- GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.
- Compatibility
- Marine biofuels
- Performance efficiency
- Compact design with direct drive
- Purification capability
- Water and contaminant separation
- Automation
- Smart connectivity and remote monitoring
- Density separation
- HVO and FAME specific
- Fuel requirements compliance
- ISO 8217
- Drive type
- Integrated direct drive
- Engine compatibility
- Diesel engines
- Separation performance
- Proven superior
- Automation level
- Smart connectivity for remote management
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Cleaning method
- User-friendly engineering for easy maintenance
- Energy efficiency
- Compact design with integrated direct drive
- Upgrade capability
- Technical upgrading for other generations
- Footprint
- Compact footprint
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- Varies with biofuel type
- Cleanability
- Easy maintenance and cleaning
- Biological compatibility
- Specializes in biofuels
- Fuel type compatibility
- HVO,FAME,Marine Biofuels
- Integration possibilities
- Smart connectivity features
- Control panel type
- Integrated direct drive
- Technical upgrading
- Compatible with OSC,OSD,OSE