Lube Oil Treatment for Diesel Engines

In addition to the fuels, power station operators must also pay particular attention to the lube oils for the diesel engines. Continuous cleaning by separators from GEA Westfalia Separator makes a key contribution to permanently reliable operation, simultaneously cutting running costs.

On so-called trunk piston engines in particular, residues of combustion and unused fuel reach the lube oil collection tank in addition to the normal contamination. Separators from GEA Westfalia Separator separate water and solid foreign substances from the oil under the action of high centrifugal force. The purified oil now contains only traces of free water and is practically free from metal and non-metal foreign substances. This not only ensures that the lube oil functions smoothly, but also has a permanent positive effect on costs as a result of prolonged service life.