Sludge Separator
medium
Separates sludge from fuel and lube oil systems for disposal
4000h
Service Interval
20 yr
Typical Lifetime
Typical Manufacturers
Alfa Laval
GEA Westfalia
Known Models (3)
Alfa Laval ALDEC G2-45
3 m3/h
· 5.5 kW
· Oil sludge
Common Failures:
- • Scroll conveyor wear
- • Bearing failure
- • Vibration from solids buildup
Service: Decanter centrifuge; remove solids deposit in drum regularly.
Spares: Alfa Laval: O-Ring-Satz und Betriebswasserventil an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen je nach Hersteller.
Alfa Laval MMB 305
1.5 m3/h
· 3.0 kW
· Oil sludge
Common Failures:
- • Disc stack fouling
- • Sludge port blockage
- • Operating water failure
Service: Self-cleaning centrifugal; suitable for smaller vessels.
Spares: Alfa Laval: O-Ring-Satz und Betriebswasserventil an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen je nach Hersteller.
GEA Westfalia UCD 205
2 m3/h
· 4.0 kW
· Oil sludge
Common Failures:
- • Nozzle clogging
- • Bowl imbalance
- • Drive belt wear
Service: Nozzle-type separator; clean nozzles after each sludge batch.
Spares: GEA Westfalia: O-Ring-Satz und Betriebswasserventil an Bord vorhalten. Lead time: 2-6 Wochen je nach Hersteller.