Marine engines are the heart of any ship, driving the primary propulsion system that is essential for operations. For marine engineers, unplanned maintenance and breakdowns cause significant issues, often halting the vessel and disrupting service. One key factor that ensures engines run smoothly is maintaining clean lubrication oil. Clean lubrication oil is vital for reducing friction, preventing wear, and cooling engine components, all of which contribute to optimal performance and longevity. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of maintaining clean lubrication oil with centrifugal filters and how they achieve optimal oil filtration.
Centrifugal filters, also known as centrifugal separators or centrifuges, play an essential role in oil quality in marine engines. This type of filtration is better than standard filters, such as paper filters, cartridge filters etc. Centrifugal filtration in comparison significantly enhances operational efficiency by using centrifugal force to separate contaminants from lubrication oil. This leads to several benefits:
1. Efficient Removal of Contaminants
Centrifugal filters are efficient at separation due to their ability to achieve high rotational speeds, measured in Rotations Per Minute (RPM). This creates strong centrifugal force and separation capabilities. Contaminants are forced outward to build up within the centrifugal bowl where it is collected and simply removed during servicing.
The physics of centrifugal oil separation, explained.
2. Improved Engine Performance
Purified lubrication oil is vital in reducing the risk of build-up, wear and corrosion within engine components. Clean oil ensures smoother and more reliable engine operation that results in enhanced combustion efficiency, reducing emissions and improving fuel economy.
How centrifugal oil separators enhance engine performance.
3. Extended Maintenance Intervals
By removing abrasive particles from lubrication oil, centrifugal filters reduce wear on engine parts, which prolongs the life of the engine itself and its components, including standard filters. This also has a direct effect on maintenance costs, saving the need for frequent oil changes and part replacements, reducing expenditure.
4. Increased Operational Reliability
Clean lubrication oil allows for consistent engine performance, minimizing the risk of breakdowns and downtime. Increased uptime means organizations can achieve higher productivity, ultimately improving business performance. Centrifugal filters also contribute to the overall safety of marine operations, ensuring the engine runs smoothly and as intended.
5. Environmental Benefits
An efficient oil filtration system reduces the volume of waste oil and contaminated fuel that needs to be disposed of, supporting more environmentally friendly practices. As mentioned previously, improved combustion efficiency reduces the amount of harmful emissions, helping to meet environmental regulations and standards.
Environmental benefits of centrifugal filters.
IOW Group's Superior Oil Filtration Range
Centrifugal Oil Filters
IOW Group's range of Centrifugal Filters are 150% more efficient than old centrifugal technology, proven to be 3x more effective. This superior performance is achieved by operating at a higher RPM than other brands, utilizing bowl technology, and eliminating backpressure to ensure clean and contaminated oil does not mix.
Customers who upgrade their filtration systems with IOW Group Centrifugal Filters experience outstanding results, including significant savings on maintenance and extended oil change intervals - up to twice as long than old technology. IOW Group's Centrifugal Filters outperform any other centrifuge of its size and offers rapid return on investment (ROI).
Customer installations and applications.
eQlyps - Total Oil Filtration
Consistent research and innovation have enabled IOW Group to create the world's first complete filtration system. IOW Group's eQlyps permanently removes particles down to 1 micron from your lubrication oil. This comprehensive oil cleaning system features the Q Series Backflushing Filter, MP Centrifuge, and a backflush pump, providing the most advanced oil purification experience available.
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Upgrade Your Filtration System with IOW Group
It's easy and straightforward upgrading to an IOW Group Centrifuge as the footprints fit that of old technology, with a simple bolt on - bolt off design.
