Project Background
A power generation company in the Philippines operates multiple diesel generator sets to support its local grid and industrial facilities. During long-term fuel storage and daily operation, the diesel fuel was found to contain free water condensed inside storage tanks, rust particles from aging pipelines, and solid impurities introduced during transport. These contaminants caused frequent injector clogging and unstable combustion, affecting power generation efficiency and reliability. The client needed a dedicated fuel oil purification system to pre-treat diesel before it entered the generator supply loop.
Client Challenges
- Free water in diesel fuel led to injector corrosion and premature wear
- Sediment and rust particles caused frequent fuel nozzle blockage
- Light diesel oil contained wax components separating under low ambient temperature
- Unstable combustion increased fuel consumption and maintenance costs
- Traditional filtering tools had low precision and could not remove tiny water droplets
Custom Solution
We provided our TYB Series Coalescence-Separation Fuel Oil Purifier tailored for the client's diesel fuel system. Adopting coalescing separation technology, the equipment removes free water (down to trace levels) and solid particles (down to 5μm). The system features:
- No-heating high-efficiency demulsification & dehydration
- Online automatic water discharge
- Mobile cart design for easy movement between multiple generator sets
- Simple structure and low daily maintenance cost
Project Implementation
After on-site evaluation of the client's fuel storage capacity, daily consumption rate, and working environment, we recommended a model matching their required processing flow rate. The equipment was factory-tested and shipped with export-standard plywood wooden case packaging. We provided installation drawings, commissioning guidance, and remote technical support to ensure smooth startup and stable operation.
Project Results (Quantified)
- Free water largely removed from diesel fuel
- Solid particles filtered down to ≤ 5μm
- Injector clogging frequency reduced by 90%, engine operation stabilized
- Fuel combustion efficiency improved, reducing unplanned downtime
- Engine maintenance cycle extended significantly
- Simple daily maintenance-only regular filter element replacement needed
Technical Parameter
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Item |
Parameter |
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Purification Technology |
Coalescing Separation |
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Filter Precision |
5μm |
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Applicable Scenario |
Diesel generator set, industrial fuel supply system |
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Feature |
No-heating, online automatic water discharge, mobile cart design |
Project FAQ
Q1: What is the difference between coalescing separator and vacuum type unit for fuel oil?
A: Coalescing separator targets free water and particles inside fuel oil with low energy consumption. Vacuum type is more for dissolved moisture, seldom used for fuel oil application.
Q2: Does the equipment need heating to remove water?
A: No. Our TYB series uses coalescing separation technology, which physically aggregates tiny water droplets into separable large drops-no heating required, making it energy-efficient and safe.
Q3: Is daily maintenance complicated?
A: No. The equipment has a simple structure, only regular filter element replacement is needed, resulting in low maintenance cost.
Q4: Can it handle high viscosity heavy fuel oil?
A: Our standard TYB series is designed for light diesel oil and gasoline fuel oil. For heavy fuel oil, we can customized structure to suit the working condition.
Related Products & CTA
- Recommended Products: TYB Coalescence-Separation Oil Purifier, Stationary Fuel Oil Purifier, Industrial Coalescer Purifier