GEA unveils upgrade kit for separators

The kit is available as a retrofit solution for OSC, OSD and OSE separators and digitally controls several separation processes in parallel. Five ‘guards’ monitor and control important functionalities –

The FuelGuard reduces fuel loss during separator bowl emptying by fully automatic dosing of displacement water. Only a sensor and integrated software are required.

The BowlGuard optimises separator bowl ejection, controlling the ejection interval depending on the bowl volume and reducing sludge volume by up to 50%.

The FlowGuard software adjusts the flow rate of the separator to the needs of the ship’s engines ensuring that only as much fuel is processed as is actually required, saving energy and reducing CO2 emissions. In addition to the FlowGuard software, only a frequency-controlled feed pump is required.

The CatfineGuard filters out aluminium and silicon oxide particles with a size down to three µm. This is achieved by hot separation at temperatures of up to 110 degrees Celsius or by reducing the flow rate of ultra-low sulphur fuel oil.

Finally EffiClean enables separator disks to be cleaned in just 20 minutes instead of the usual eight hours. The system comprises a cleaning unit and environmentally friendly cleaning agent for a process that can be performed directly at the machine with no need to disassemble the bowl.