Lube Oil Centrifuge
Lube Oil Centrifuge
Gas and steam power plants use lube oil centrifuges to keep the lubricating oil clean and dry. These applications involve hi-efficiency separation of oil and water. They also remove fine sediment from the lube oil.
Condensate leaks from cooling systems contaminate lube oil with water. Sludge particles originating from the combustion process or wear on moving parts contaminate lube oil.
An Alfa Laval lube oil centrifuge removes all solid contaminants & water from the lubricating oil. Purified lube oil is desirable for trouble-free operation of turbines and engines.
These centrifuges are also known as Lube Oil Purifiers.
Lube Oil Centrifuge Specifications |
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| Centrifuge Efficiency | Solid Particles > 1 µ ; Free Water > 2 µ | ||
| Centrifuge Type | Manual Clean | Manual Clean | Self-Cleaning |
| Model | MAB 103 | MAB 205 | LOPX 710 |
| Bowl Speed (RPM) | 8,600 | 8,700 | 5,180 |
| Rated Capacity (GPM) | 5 | 28 | 75 |
| ISO 32 Lube Oil Capacity (GPM) | 3.5 | 18 | 45 |
| Sludge Space (Gal) | 0.15 | 0.54 | 1.5 |
| Motor Power (HP) | 1 | 5 | 15 |
| Skid Dimensions (ft) | 2′ x 3′ | 3′ x 4′ | 5′ x 6′ |
| Skid Weight (Lbs) | 1,000 | 1,500 | 3,000 |
| * Specifications are for base skid without any options. | |||
What is a Lube Oil Purifier?
A lube oil purifier is an Alfa Laval separator used for separating water and solids from lube oil. This is also known as a centrifugal lube oil filter.
Centrifugal Lubricating Oil Purifier Diagram:
Lubricating oil purifiers are often installed in a ‘kidney-loop’ arrangement. The attached diagram shows this setup. A pump feeds the contaminated oil to the purifier through an electric heater. Pre-heating of the oil reduces the viscosity. Lower viscosity leads to high separation efficiency from the purifier. The lube oil purifier separates the free-water and solids (down to 0.5µ).
The separated water drains out of the centrifuge, and the separated solids accumulate in the centrifuge bowl. In a ‘manual clean’ centrifuge, the operator removes the sludge manually. A ‘self-cleaning’ centrifuge automatically ejects the separated sludge.
Alfa Laval MAB205 Hydraulic Oil Centrifuge
Manual Clean æ Hi-Speed æ Disc Centrifuge
| Technical Specs |
| Capacity: 15 GPM on Hydraulic Oil |
| Motor HP: 5 HP |
| Voltages: 110V/230V/460V |
| Skid Dim.: ~ 4′ x 5′ |
| Skid Wt.: ~1800 lbs |
Alfa Laval MAB206 Lube Oil Centrifuge
Manual-Cleaning æ Hi-Speed æ Disc Centrifuge
| Technical Specs |
| Capacity: 20 GPM on Lubricating Oil |
| Motor HP: 7.5 HP |
| Voltages: 230V / 460V |
| Skid Dim.: 4′ x 5′ |
| Skid Wt.: ~ 2000 lbs |
Alfa Laval MAB103 Lube Oil Centrifuge
Manual-Cleaning æ Hi-Speed æ Disc Centrifuge
| Technical Specs |
| Capacity: 2 GPM on Lube Oil |
| Motor HP: 1 HP |
| Voltages: 230V / 460V |
| Skid Dim.: 3′ x 4′ |
| Skid Wt.: ~ 1500 lbs |