Oil Filtration System
What Is Oil Filtration?
Oil filtration is the process of removing unwanted particles, impurities, and contaminants from lubricating oil used in machinery. The machinery’s lubricant is prone to contamination from a variety of sources, including dust, water, metals, and debris. The increased friction, wear, and strain caused by contaminated oil reduce the efficiency and lifespan of machinery. Therefore, the need for oil filtration arises to ensure that the oil is pure and free of contaminants, thereby ensuring the longevity and reliability of machinery.
Overall, oil filtration is an important part of machine maintenance, and it’s essential to use the right type of filtration system to ensure that the oil stays clean and the machinery operates at its best.
Challenges Faced In The Maintenance Of Oil Quality
Vague Absolute Or Nominal Filter Ratings
Absolute or nominal filter ratings for oil
maintenance is often imprecise, making it difficult to determine the exact level of filtration needed to maintain consistent oil quality.
Component Wear And Tear Concern.
If oil maintenance is not carried out regularly , there is a risk of excessive wear and tear of components, which can lead to costly repairs and downtime.
Frequent Oil
Changes
Changing oil too frequently can be expensive and time-consuming, especially if the equipment is in constant use.
Energy Efficiency And Cost Savings
Poor oil maintenance can reduce energy
efficiency and increase costs due to increased friction and heat.
Minimize Carbon Footprint.
Due to higher energy consumption and more frequent oil changes, inferior oil maintenance can also raise the carbon footprint of a piece of machinery. .
Neptunus’ Oil Filtration System
Our oil filtration solution is an advanced system that provides continuous purification of oil in industrial machinery. It is designed to remove all types of contaminants.
Neptunus’ kidney loop filtration system draws oil from the oil reservoir and delivers it back to the reservoir after filtration. This helps in enhancing efficiency as it operates under below-ideal conditions such as reduced flow, minimal pressure, and no stress from flow and pressure pulsations.
Benefits Offered By Our Oil Filtration System
Continuous
Oil
Cleaning
The continuous cleaning oil ensures
that the oil is always in condition. This helps to prevent the buildup of contaminants in the machinery, which can lead to decreased performance.
In-
Depth
Filtration
Our filtration system is designed to
perform in-depth cleaning of oil, which means that it can remove even the smallest particles from the oil. This is important because even tiny particles can cause significant damage to machinery over time.
Absolute
Filtration
Till 3µ with >400
Purifies the oil continuously upto 3μ )with ß3 >400 (99.75% efficiency) , along with preventing oil oxidation which results in a minimum of 2x to 5x increase in oil life.
Removes all
Contaminants
Including Water
Our filtration system is not limited to
removing just particulate contaminants like wear debris, dust, and sand; it can also remove water and other fluid contamination, like fuel, from the oil.
This is important because water can cause corrosion and other issues in machinery, which can lead to premature failure
Increases
Machine
Lifespan
By keeping the oil clean and free of
contaminants, our filtration system can help increase the overall life of the asset and the life of individual components substantially.
Minimizing Maintenance Requirements
Because our filtration system keeps the oil clean and in optimal condition, it reduces the need for maintenance and downtime. This means that businesses can keep the machinery running smoothly and reduce the costs associated with maintenance and repairs.
Kidney Loop Filtration System vs. Online Filtration System
| Kidney Loop Filtration System | Online Filtration System | |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Circulates a small amount of fluid from the main system through a filter and back into the main system. | Filters and cleans fluids in real-time as they are being used. |
| Impact On Machine | Does not hinder the equipment’s operation. | Causes resistance for oil flow to equipment’s internal components. |
| Damage To Machine | The offline filtration system doesn’t cause resistance to oil flow inside equipment’s internal components. | Damage to the filtration system or choking of filters can cause oil starvation and seize the equipment. |
| Type | It is an offline filtration system. | It is an online filtration system. |
Oil Filtration Offered by Neptunus
Our oil filtration solution is designed to be versatile, effective on any type of oil in any application, and able to detect all types of wear and contamination. The following are the major applications of our oil filtration system.
From Prevention to Detection: Our OQMS Addresses the Bigger Problem
Oil filtration systems are essential for maintaining clean oil, but they don’t address the critical issue of detecting problems in the oil or the machine components it lubricates. Without effective detection, machines can suffer severe damage, leading to costly repairs and downtime.
That’s where our Oil Quality Management Solution (OQMS) comes in Picture.
With OQMS, you can detect potential issues before they cause significant harm, ensuring the reliability of both your oil and your machine. OQMS is the ultimate solution for increasing the longevity and efficiency of your equipment while reducing maintenance costs.
Trend monitoring can be a more efficient and effective approach to maintenance compared to other methods, as it enables maintenance teams to identify potential issues by analyzing data patterns and insights. Unlike other methods, trend monitoring relies on a proactive and data-driven maintenance strategy.
Why Choose Neptunus?
Neptunus Power Plant Services Pvt. Ltd (founded on 24th June 1996) has 25+ years of experience in maintenance and reliability solutions for oil & gas, marine, industrial, and defence asset users across South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.