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MAB-205-MDO-Purifier

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Model numberMAB-205-MDO-Purifier
Capacity (HFO)3449 l/h
Capacity (lube oil)2760 l/h
Bowl diameter340 mm
Motor power5.5 kW
Applicationauxiliary fuel/lube separator, optimised for marine diesel oil purification
Drive typeDirect / gear-driven
Bowl typeSolids-retaining disc-stack
Fuel type optimisedMDO
Capacity (at optimum fuel)3449 l/h
Inspection

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Common issues

  • Bowl imbalance or vibration from disc stack fouling or incorrect reassembly
  • Sludge discharge malfunction - partial ejection or water seal problems
  • Top/bottom bearing wear causing noise and vibration
  • Friction clutch or gear coupling wear affecting start-up ramp time
  • Incorrect gravity disc/dam ring selection for the current fuel or oil density
  • Sliding bowl bottom O-ring wear causing internal leakage
  • Feed or discharge valve fouling

Inspection checklist

  • Vibration monitoring trend to detect bowl imbalance
  • Bowl disassembly, cleaning and disc stack inspection at scheduled overhaul
  • Bearing condition check/replacement at the manufacturer-specified interval
  • Sliding bowl bottom seal (O-ring/gasket) inspection
  • Water seal and seal-water supply check
  • Discharge sequence and de-sludging interval verification
  • Gravity disc/dam ring check against current fuel or lube oil density
  • Motor current draw and motor bearing check
  • Frame and foundation bolt tightness check

Service intervals

Bowl disassembly, cleaning and disc stack inspectionper the manufacturer's manual, typically every 4000-8000 hours - confirm against this model's manual
Bearing replacementper the manufacturer's schedule, commonly every 8000-16000 hours or a fixed calendar interval (e.g. 1-2 years) - confirm against the maker's manual
Sliding bowl bottom O-rings/gasketsreplaced at every bowl overhaul
Gear/friction clutch oil changeper the manufacturer's interval, typically every 2000-4000 hours

Typical intervals for this design class, not the manufacturer’s figures for your model. The manufacturer’s manual is binding.

Typical wear limits

Bearing replacement timingper the manufacturer's schedule, condition (vibration) plus a fixed calendar limit - no generic hour figure, confirm against this model's manual
Disc stack/bowl wear (erosion, pitting)replace on visible wear or pitting per the manufacturer's inspection criteria

Ranges are typical for this design class. Always confirm against the manufacturer documentation for your serial number.

Critical spares

  • Top and bottom bearing sets
  • Sliding bowl bottom O-ring/seal kit
  • Disc stack gasket/seal kit
  • Friction clutch pads or gear coupling elements
  • Gravity disc set covering the expected density range
  • Water seal ring

Safety

  • High bowl rotational speed - never open the bowl casing before the rotor is confirmed fully stopped
  • Hot oil/fuel surfaces and piping around the unit
  • Incorrect bowl reassembly can cause violent imbalance and structural failure
  • Pressurized water seal supply system

Class survey

Fuel oil purifiers/separators are usually within the Continuous Survey Machinery scope on classed vessels; class looks for evidence of bearing/overhaul intervals followed per the maker's manual, vibration monitoring records, and the correct disc/gravity ring configuration for the fuel currently in use.

Estimated lifetime: Disc-stack separators of this size and duty are commonly kept in service 15-20+ years, with the bowl and frame as the long-life components while bearings, seals and gaskets are wear items replaced on a fixed schedule.

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