Solid-wall bowl separator for power plant lube oil purification

Optimize your power plant’s performance by addressing lube and turbine oil contamination with solid-wall bowl separators, ensuring effective removal of impurities and extending oil lifespan for continuous, efficient operations.

Purifies and Dewaters Lube and Turbine Oil

The Solid-Wall Bowl Separator, tailored for power plants by GEA, excels in lube and turbine oil purification with its manual cleaning design. This centrifugal separator efficiently removes fine metal contaminants, water, and other impurities through high-speed operations, prolonging oil life and reducing maintenance costs. Ideal for power, oil, and gas sectors, it seamlessly integrates into your existing lubrication systems. With its ability to handle low solids content up to 0.01% by volume, the separator ensures optimal oil clarity. Available with customized configurations, it supports varied operational needs, ensuring enhanced efficiency and reduced downtime.

Benefits

  • Maximizes oil lifespan by efficiently removing water and impurities.
  • Reduces operational costs by minimizing lube oil replacement frequency.
  • Prevents equipment wear with comprehensive contaminant removal.
  • Decreases maintenance demands with reliable, manual operation.
  • Supports environmental goals with reduced waste disposal needs.

General


Applications
Lube oil,Fuel oil,Turbine oil
End products
Fuel oil purification units,Lube oil conditioning systems,Turbine lubrication systems
Steps before
Oil contamination assessment,System inspection,Initial oil sampling
Steps after
Oil quality analysis,Disposal of contaminants,Routine maintenance
Input ingredients
lube oil,turbine oil,fine metal particles,dust,condensate,decomposition products,acids,water
Output ingredients
clarified oil,purified oil,separated impurities,water-free lube oil,extended oil life
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.

Technical Specifications


Contamination removal
Fine metal particles,dust,condensate,acids
Solids content handling
Up to 0.01% by vol
Separation method
Centrifugal
Cleaning type
Manual
Lube oil application
Turbine oil treatment
Pump type
Single centripetal pump
Efficiency
Efficient purification and dewatering

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Centrifugal separation
Integrated steps
Clarification and purification
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Cleaning method
Manual
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Energy efficiency
Low wear on bearings
Contaminant removal
Metal particles,dust,water

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Suitable for handling fine metal particles
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Suitable for deacidification of lube oils
Cleanability
Manual cleaning
Density/particle size
For oils with low solids content up to 0.01% by vol

Product type Characteristics


Oil type
Lube oil / Turbine oil

Physical Characteristics


Bowl shape
Solid-wall
Feed/Discharge Method
Single centripetal pump
Manual Cleaning
Yes

Custom Options


Control panel type
Manual / PLC / HMI
Integration possibilities
Standardized / Tailor-made solutions
Automation level
Standardized / Customized